1. El Trapiche Coffee Tour:
The best option for families with young children.
Our first option, the El Trapiche Coffee Tour, is a delightful journey into the heart of Monteverde’s lush coffee plantations, tailored especially for families with young adventurers aged 5 to 10.
Interactive Exploration: Begin your expedition by wandering through vibrant coffee fields. Let your little ones feel the smooth coffee beans and watch as they marvel at the transformation from cherry-like fruits to the coffee beans we know and love.
Fun-filled Tractor Rides: Hop on a kid-friendly tractor ride through the plantation! With safe and comfortable seating, it’s an exciting way for the whole family to get a closer look at the vast landscapes of Monteverde.
Chocolate Discoveries: Did you know that cocoa beans grow here too? Dive into the world of chocolate-making, where children can see, touch, and taste the journey from cocoa pod to delicious chocolate. Their faces will light up with joy!
Sugar Cane Adventures: Experience the age-old process of turning sugar cane into sweet treats. Watch as the cane is crushed and the juice extracted. And yes, there’s a taste test involved – a sweet delight for those young taste buds!
2. Don Juan Coffee Tour:
The best option for adults interested in a more traditional and historical approach is supplemented by the inclusion of chocolate and sugarcane insights.
Our second option, the Don Juan Coffee Tour, offers an immersive journey into the world of coffee, from bean to cup., tailored especially for adults.
Historical Insight: Don Juan offers a deep dive into the history of coffee cultivation in Costa Rica, emphasizing its cultural importance.
Diverse Farming: Beyond coffee, Don Juan also showcases the cultivation of other crops, such as chocolate and sugarcane. Visitors have the opportunity to taste fresh cacao nibs and traditional sugarcane juice.
Traditional Approach: The tour often emphasizes conventional cultivation and processing methods, providing a nostalgic look at coffee production.
Tasting Session: The tour concludes with a coffee-tasting session, allowing visitors to savor freshly brewed coffee, often complemented by Costa Rican chocolate.
3. Cafe de Monteverde Coffee Tour:
The best option for adults interested in a more modern, in-depth, sustainable approach to specialty coffee.
Our third option, Café de Monteverde Coffee Tour, leans into sustainable farming practices, community involvement, and a more modern, analytical approach to coffee tasting.
Conservation Focus: Café de Monteverde strongly emphasizes sustainable farming practices and their relationship with the surrounding cloud forest ecosystem. They often discuss the importance of biodiversity and conservation.
Community-Centric: The Café de Monteverde tour highlights the role of the local community in coffee production. They emphasize fair trade practices and the benefits it brings to local farmers.
Detailed Processing: This tour provides an in-depth look at modern coffee processing methods, from washing and drying beans to the final roasting process.
Coffee Lab: Some tours may include visiting their coffee lab, where visitors can learn about the science behind coffee flavors and aromas. The tasting session here can be more analytical, focusing on discerning different flavor profiles.