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Coffee Plantation Half-Day

5 hours Easy $55
Coffee Plantation Half-Day

Overview

Discover the journey from bean to cup at a working coffee plantation in the Central Valley. Includes tasting of premium Costa Rican coffees.

Day-by-day Itinerary

08:00 · Hotel pickup

Short 45-min drive to a working coffee finca in the Central Valley highlands.

09:00 · Coffee plant fields

Walk among coffee trees. Learn about varieties (Caturra, Catuaí, Geisha) and growing conditions.

10:00 · Harvest & wet mill

See cherries hand-picked, depulped, fermented and washed (live demo in season).

11:00 · Drying patios & roasting

African beds, sun-drying, and roasting demonstration.

12:00 · Cupping & tasting

Professional cupping with 4 coffees: light, medium, dark + a premium microlot.

13:00 · Return to San José

Back at hotel by 14:00 with take-home coffee samples.

What's Included

  • Private transport
  • Bilingual guide
  • Tasting
  • Snacks

Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

What to Bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is harvest season different?

Harvest Oct-Feb. Outside, demo uses preserved cherries but process explanation is identical.

Can I buy coffee?

Yes, the finca has a shop. Wholesale prices vs San José tourist shops.

Worth it if I don't drink coffee?

Yes — it is about Costa Rican culture and agriculture. 15% of visitors don't drink coffee.

Kid-friendly?

Very — hands-on activities, animals at the finca, kids love the roasting demo.

Decaf or cold brew?

Cupping includes one cold brew variant. Decaf rarely produced in CR.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48h before the tour. 50% refund within 24-48h. No refund for same-day cancellations.

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