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cart. Finish with a cup of coffee or a sample of the area's other famous beverage,
saca de
guaro
(sugarcane liquor).
Caburé Chocolate Tour
CHOCOLATE TOUR
Bob, the owner of Caburé chocolate shop, shares his secrets about the magical cacao pod
and how to transform it into the food of the gods. There are plenty of opportunities for
taste testing along the way, and you'll try your hand at making truffles.
Monteverde Cheese Factory
CHEESE FACTORY
child US$12/10; tours 9am & 2pm Mon-Sat, store 7:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, to 4pm Sun)
Learn about the history of the Quakers in Costa Rica and their methods for producing and
pasteurizing cheese. The Monteverde Cheese Factory is now the second-largest cheese
producer in the country. Don't miss the chance to sample Monte Rico, a Monteverde ori-
ginal.
Sleeping
Budget travelers have loads of options in Santa Elena, while midrange and high-end trav-
elers might want to take a look in nearby Cerro Plano, Monteverde and the forested hills
around town.
Reservations are practically required during holiday weeks, and recommended
throughout the high season. We have listed high-season rates, which drop 30% to 40%
during the low season.
Santa Elena
Casa Tranquilo
B&B
2645-6782;
www.casatranquilohostel.com
;
dm/r per person incl breakfast
US$10/15;
)
