Mushroom Lab Tour

If you’re curious about how mushrooms go from spores to the plates and remedies you might enjoy, this tour offers a close-up look at the process. You’ll follow each step on the farm, from preparing the substrate to harvesting Oyster and Reishi mushrooms. The tour covers sterilization, inoculation, incubation, and fruiting, giving you a clear sense of how these stages come together. Along the way, you’ll also learn about the culinary and medicinal uses of the mushrooms grown here. The experience is led by Cristiano, the hostel owner, who shares his knowledge in a straightforward, hands-on way. It’s a chance to see something a bit different and appreciate the care behind these fungi. Whether you’re into cooking, natural health, or just enjoy learning about food production, you’ll find plenty to take away. Booking ahead is always a good idea since the tours run weekly and can fill up quickly.