Tours & experiences

Visit to the World of Bees in Alajuela

About this experience

On this bee tour in Costa Rica, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of these small pollinators. Guided by a bee expert, you will have the opportunity to learn more about 20 native species of bees that inhabit the region.

The project itself is developed with the main idea of protecting and rescuing bee species, Don Edgar and Steven will show you details about the efforts to conserve their habitat and keep their population healthy.
During the tour, you will be able to observe the beehives and see up close how they work to produce honey and pollinate the flowers in the area. You will also have the opportunity to observe the feeding of the bees and see how they extract the honey from the combs.

In addition, the tour includes a demonstration of the process of extracting sweet cane juice, which is an important ingredient in the production of honey in the region.

At a glance

  • Duration: 1 hr 30 min

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Visit to the World of Bees in Alajuela

Plan your experience

Time on the tour1 hr 30 min
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 1 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • After the tour we will visit a traditional Costa Rican food restaurant, where you can enjoy a "Casado Costarricense" lunch.

Not included

  • Private transportation

Itinerary and highlights

The visit to the World of Bees consists of a guided tour of
trails of approximately 1.5 hours, these have stations
rest at various points along the route, which will allow tourists to move safely and comfortably while they learn and
they immerse themselves in the wonderful World of Bees.
While walking the trails, you will be able to learn about our
culture and learn in connection with nature about more than 20
different species of bees native to Costa Rica (stingless) with the
What does World of Bees tell?

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Meeting and pickup information

  • North side of the Church of San Francisco, Peñas Blancas, San Ramon. El Burrito Catholic Church

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Costa Rica Locals Guide

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 1 hr 30 min.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–11; Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 65+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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