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San Jose with Withlocals

"Maria took us to experience food and drinks and treats apart from the fare from our week in country. At our request, she took us to mural installations that she painted around downtown. She’s a great artist, guide and a delightful person. "

"Alberto was an excellent guide for our food tour in San José. He was kind, knowledgeable, and made the experience both fun and engaging from start to finish. His insights into Costa Rican culture, history, and local cuisine added so much more depth than just tasting great food. Alberto created a welcoming atmosphere for everyone and kept the tour enjoyable with his friendly personality and sense of humor. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable experience in San José."

"Despite visiting San Jose during the rainy season, I still think a food tour is one of the best ways to get to know a city. Maria took me to multiple local spots. At great variety of dishes that left me satiated, but wanting to explore more. She’s a great tour guide. She’s very knowledgeable about the city, and her being an artist and Muralist only Aviad. Would highly recommend."

"Maria took us to several of her favorite restaurants and we sampled local food and drinks. She was so informative and fun, full of energy and you could feel her love of the city. The food she chose for us was delicious and just enough to fill us up. We also walked quite a bit around the city and she pointed out key areas and buildings for us. It was a great tour! Thank you! "

"I have three criteria for a great food tour. It should take me places I wouldn't have found via Google reviews, it should give me a window to the city's culture, and the guide should bring an interesting personality. This tour, while a bit pricey, absolutely delivered on all three. Maria was excellent company throughout the day, her intimate knowledge of the local art scene greatly enhanced the tour, and she picked great bites that felt very authentic and true to city's culture. The food selections focused on what every day Costa Ricans eat rather than high end culinary one-offs. We very much enjoyed this approach and left feeling like we had been given the chance to connect with the city through its food."

"We had a great time with Alberto. He is kind and engaging, a pleasure to talk to. He chose well for the 10 tastings. Great variety of food and locations, and at a casual pace. We were introduced to many new tastes even though we had been in Costa Rica for two weeks! Highly recommend."

"Three friends and I went on the walking food tour in San Jose with Maria as host. We couldn’t have been more pleased in the choices for all local dishes at various eateries. We had a lot of fun and I would recommend Maria wholeheartedly for this tour."

"My sister and I spent a whole afternoon with Maria touring, chatting. laughing, and eating at local places and not the overly touristy places advertised on the popular websites. We really appreciated the history of the cities, foods, Costa Rican people. We enjoyed visiting all of Maria's murals (a VERY talented artist). I liked one restaurant so much I went back the next day to try one thing I loved and another dish we didnt get a chance to try (plantain with cheese). I HIGHLY recommend <3 "

"Alberto was a wonderful guide for our family of four (2 adults, 2 teens). We enjoyed learning about San José, its food culture, and Costa Rica's history, and the all of the food was super tasty! We ran a little long and had to skip our last stop, but we had more than enough to eat. I definitely recommend this."

"The tour with Maria could have not been better. 10 local foods that I had not heard of and a great tour and history of the city. Proud of all the murals she has been awarded to do for the city-don’t miss this best part of Costa Rica! "