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Río Cuarto · about 2 hours · easy

Pineapple tour in Costa Rica: tractor ride and unlimited tastings

Ride a tractor through a family-run organic pineapple farm in Río Cuarto, learn how pineapple is grown and how to pick the best one, and taste as much fresh pineapple, juice and piña colada as you like.

Tractor ride through an organic pineapple farm in Río Cuarto, Costa Rica
Río Cuarto, Alajuela

Tour at a glance

DurationAbout 2 hours
Meeting pointRío Cuarto, Alajuela
DifficultyEasy · family friendly
FormatGuided tractor tour
IncludedBilingual guide, tastings, juice
PriceRates on request

The route

How the pineapple tour goes

  1. Tractor ride

    You board the tractor and ride out into the plantation with your guide.

  2. How it grows

    Your guide explains the whole organic growing process, from planting to harvest.

  3. Pick the best one

    You learn how to choose a ripe, sweet pineapple, a tip you will use at every market.

  4. Tasting

    You finish with unlimited fresh pineapple, natural juices and a fresh piña colada.

Included

  • Guided tractor tour through the plantation
  • Full explanation of how pineapple is grown
  • Unlimited tastings of freshly cut pineapple
  • Natural juices and a fresh piña colada

What to bring

  • Hat and sunscreen
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Insect repellent
  • Camera and an appetite

Choose your visit

Two ways to visit the pineapple farm

Pineapple farm tour

The guided tractor tour with unlimited tastings, about 2 hours.

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Pineapple + an adventure day

Río Cuarto is close to Venecia de San Carlos, so it pairs well with our ATV ride or a waterfall hike in Bajos del Toro.

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Before you book

Frequently asked questions

On a family-run farm in Río Cuarto, Alajuela, in Costa Rica’s Northern Zone, close to Venecia de San Carlos. We send the exact location on WhatsApp when you book.

Yes. The farm grows organic pineapple, and your guide explains how they farm it from planting to harvest.

Yes. It is ideal for families and groups: the tractor ride is easy, and kids love the unlimited fresh pineapple and juice.

As much freshly cut pineapple as you like, natural juices and a fresh piña colada, plus a talk on how to choose the best pineapple.

Yes. At about 2 hours it fits well with our ATV ride in Venecia de San Carlos, a waterfall hike in Bajos del Toro or the chocolate and coffee tours in Sarapiquí. Tell us your plans on WhatsApp.

The tour runs in the rain, so bring a rain jacket. You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before; later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.

Book on WhatsApp

Tell us your dates and we will plan the day

One message on WhatsApp is enough. We reply with availability, rates and what to bring.