Villa Vanilla Spice Farm
Villa Vanilla (Rainforest Spices)
An organic spice farm in the inland valley near Quepos, where you can tour the growing and processing of vanilla, cinnamon, black pepper and cocoa, and taste spice desserts and drinks.
Villa Vanilla Farm grows vanilla orchids, Ceylon cinnamon, pepper, turmeric and cocoa using biodynamic methods. The 2-to-3-hour guided tour explains hand-pollination of vanilla and the process of fermenting and drying the pods. It ends in a gazebo where you can taste cinnamon tea, vanilla ice cream and chocolate treats, and buy spices grown on the farm. Reservation is required (approximately USD 50-80). The farm is about 30 minutes by car from Quepos, and some sections are dirt roads.
Opening hours
Tours at approx. 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM (reservation required)
Nearby sights
- Quepos
- Kids Saving the Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary
- Marina Pez Vela
- El Avión Bar & Restaurant
- Playa Espadilla
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Playa Biesanz
- Isla Damas Mangroves