The Banana Tour is currently offered in three Costa Rican farms:
Bananito, Esperanza and Zurqui.

Bananito farm is located about 20 minutes south of Limon. Esperanza farm is located in Siquirres. Zurqui farm is located in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui.

Esperanza and Zurqui farms have the following facilities designed to ensure customer satisfaction:

1- The "Banana Tour" introduces the visitor to the world of bananas in a very realistic manner. Standard Fruit Company de Costa Rica S.A. ( which exports under the Dole label ) is recognized worldwide for its leadership in producing environmentally and socially sound production systems and is a pioneer in its employment of integrated pest management techniques, extensive worker environmental and safety training and operation of a broad range of programs and facilities for farm workers and their families.

2- Zurqui farm has an extended roof attached to the packing plant. Up to five buses fit at one time, protecting visitors from rain when entering and leaving the tour area.

3- Both Zurqui and Esperanza have conveniently located restroom facilities for the exclusive use of visitors.

4- Esperanza and Zurqui both have specially conditioned trails which connect the packing plant with nearby areas of the banana plantation. From these trails visitors see demonstrations of agricultural practices. The trails are built in such a way that the farms are able to host up to six groups simultaneously in the field, with more groups viewing the packing process while waiting. Each group of roughly 25 people is attended by the Agency's guide, who will have been previously trained by Banana Tour personnel.

5- All the farms have ample parking areas for up to 10 buses at a time.

6- The trails are covered with gravel for comfort and safety, the foot bridges are wide and have handrails.

7- Zurqui and Esperanza offer demonstrations of agricultural practices such as propping, bagging, harvesting, and packing, to allow visitors to see the entire banana producing and packing process. In addition, the Agency may request specially tailored presentations for groups whose members have particular interests.

8- The visitor is offered a wide variety of souvenirs for sale, with special emphasis on items related to bananas and agriculture. These include banana paper, banana dolls, banana and coffee liquor and banana hangers.

9- Product samples are offered as a complement to souvenir sales. These samples may include fresh bananas, fresh coffee and other products.

10- The Bananito farm offers a tour somewhat different from that offered in Zurqui and Esperanza. The tour is designed for cruise-ship passengers whom have less time. Visitors to Bananito have the opportunity to visit a worker's community. Visitors will see a well-planned semi-urban complex which integrates worker focused housing, education, commerce and conservation. Souvenir sales and product samples are offered in the local gymnasium.

11- Agencies pay per person for the Zurqui and Esperanza tours. The Bananito tour is provided as requested by the Agency, with the standard rate varying according to a seasonal and annual volumes.