Located on the grounds of the historic Tempisque River, along with one of Costa Rica’s most important sugarcane plantations, it is home to “El Viejo”, an old-style Hacienda across more than 5000 hectares that offers a rich cultural experience with a true traditional atmosphere and typical Costa Rican food. The estate was built in 1881, was owned by several presidents of Costa Rica and the Nicaraguan dictator Anastasio Somoza García.
Join us for the culture tour to learn about a colonial style farm that will certainly take you back in the Costa Rica history. Start at the “ox-operated sugar mill” to learn how sugar cane was processed and the artifacts they used many years ago. Make handmade corn tortillas or take part in cooking delicious Costa Rican delights in an authentic clay oven with aromatic fresh coffee.
Then, enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Tempisque River surrounded by the famous Palo Verde National Park, with the most important nesting, breeding and feeding sites for resident or migratory birds in the country and one of the most extraordinary places to observe local wildlife.
Discover a high diversity of rich ecosystems in a natural sanctuary that provides food and shelter for crocodiles, birds, monkeys and different types of reptiles while you cruise along this important Conservation Park in Costa Rica
After the river excursion, you will enjoy a delicious Costa Rican lunch at Hacienda El Viejo Restaurant.
