In Poasito de Alajuela you can visit the first tour of these characteristics in the Central American country and also travel in a typical ox cart
The purpose of this activity is to make the most of the extensive knowledge of a local tour guide so that the visitor can learn more about strawberries and taste the flavor of one of the most emblematic fruits of the area.
According to Eliécer Víquez, the ICT certified tourist guide, farmer, touristologist and owner and developer of this tour, the Strawberry Tour allows national or foreign tourists a complete experience. “Our goal is for visitors to know more about strawberries, their organic cultivation, consumption, health benefits, all from a tourist point of view, where they are provided with information about their history, their nature as fruit, geography, plantation; at the same time that they are given a taste of the sweetness of the strawberries in the area, also refreshing smoothies with that fruit ", explained Víquez.
This versatile tour guide stressed that during the tour a protocol of "family capsules" is applied, coordinating prior reservations of small family groups and they never mix with others. In addition, the spaces are constantly disinfected and there are several stations for hand washing, as well as gel alcohol dispensers.
The aforementioned family groups are the only ones who "get on the cart" to take a traditional tour of the surroundings and the journey is used to take a trip back in time through Costa Rican traditions or remember legends such as the remembered ox-free cart.
“Within the framework of the International Tourist Guide Day that commemorates this February 21, we invite all Costa Ricans to improve their tourist experience by hiring a certified tour guide. Undoubtedly examples such as the strawberry tour such as the one created by the guide Eliecer Víquez are clear examples of the value of the permanent effort made by the more than 2,700 certified guides registered by the ICT, precisely so that national tourists and tourists from other latitudes stay with an unforgettable memory and enjoy more fully the beauties that our country offers ”, stated Alberto López, ICT General Manager.
The ICT recommends enhancing the experience of sightseeing with the support and instruction of a certified guide, who with his knowledge and professionalism will make your trip an essentially unforgettable experience. It is also suggested to contact a tourist company or tour operator that has a Tourist Declaration to ensure a reliable and quality service.