Villa Vanilla Spice Plantation is located 10 miles east of Quepos overlooking Manuel Antonio National Park. The plantation includes 27 acres of agriculture production and 125 acres of primary and secondary rainforest.
Cash crops include their major spice – vanilla, plus true ceylon cinnamon, cocoa, black pepper, allspice, turmeric and a variety of exotic fruits, essential oil and medicinal plants. Villa Vanilla also showcases their unique collection of epiphytes (airplants) including orchids, bromeliads and tilandsias. You will experience the sights, tastes and aromas of vanilla, cinnamon, pepper and other tropical spices, essential oil plants and a wide variety of tropical ornamental plants.
SCHEDULE
8:30am or 12:30pm
DURATION
4 hours
INCLUDES
Round trip transportation, bi-lingual guide, a chance to experience the tastes and smells of the spices in production, a visit to the “Spice Shoppe”.
WHAT TO BRING
Sunscreen, insect repellent, bottled water and camera.