Villa Vanilla Spice Plantation is a sustainable organic spice farm situated just outside Quepos. They conduct daily tours all year around. Visit www.rainforestspices.com for schedules and other details.

They grow a variety of essential oil plants featuring; vanilla, cocoa and ceylon cinnamon. Their Spice Plantation Tour is an amazing treat for the senses. Bird calls provide background music. Your guide will point out various spices growing in the midst of lush jungle vegetation. You will get to pluck leaves from various plants and enjoy the texture, smell and taste. There are some great landscaping ideas to use in your own garden. At the end of the tour you reach the lovely Rainforest Viewpoint, a perfect setting for a tasting of various treats made from vanilla, chocolate and ceylon cinnamon. The array may include cheesecake, ice cream, hot chocolate, cinnamon tea and cookies. There is also a little shop where you can buy spices and essential oils.

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