Villa Blanca Cultural Traditions, Oxcart Painting & Costa Rican Lunch

OVERVIEW

Journey into Costa Rica’s picturesque highlands for an enriching celebration of the country’s traditions, stories, flavors, and artistry at Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel. Explore the retreat’s charming colonial architecture and peaceful gardens before visiting historic La Mariana Chapel, where engaging storytelling brings local legends and Costa Rican heritage to life. Savor a traditional buffet lunch prepared with local flavors, then discover your creative side during the Café-Pinto experience as you hand-paint a miniature oxcart wheel inspired by one of Costa Rica’s most cherished national symbols while enjoying premium Costa Rican coffee. Continue to the Tico House Museum to discover the customs and everyday traditions of rural life while sampling artisanal cheeses, sugar cane specialties, and refreshing agua dulce. Complete your cultural journey with time to browse handcrafted souvenirs and local products before returning to Puntarenas.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover Costa Rican heritage through Villa Blanca’s gardens, colonial architecture, La Mariana Chapel, and Tico House Museum.
• Paint your own miniature traditional oxcart wheel while enjoying premium Costa Rican coffee.
• Savor a Costa Rican buffet lunch and sample artisanal cheese, sugar cane specialties, and agua dulce.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for gravel and uneven pathways.
• Dress in layers for the cooler mountain and cloud forest climate.
• Bring cash or a credit card for handcrafted souvenirs and local products.