Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Experience, Monteverde
Sample Costa Rican staples like coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane on a hands-on tour of a local farm
This was our family's favorite activity!
It felt a bit touristy in the beginning, as there were a lot of people. They do split up into smaller groups (~20) which then made... Read more
It was interesting and delicious!
Awesome and informative tour about Costa Rican coffee, chocolate, and sugar. Excellent knowledgeable and interesting guide. Beautiful farm, plantation, and views. Great info on Sustainable and... Read more
A great activity which was really interesting The guide was fantastic I can't remember his name but he delivered information in such a fun way he... Read more
Overview
Highlights
- Discover the process behind the production of coffee and chocolate
- Visit a local farm for a hands-on experience that includes grinding coffee beans
- Taste various locally made chocolates and coffee
- Learn about sugar cane harvesting and taste pure sugar cane juice
Know before you go
2.5 hours
All ages
Small group
Coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane tastings are included
What you'll do
When coffee cherries are ready to be picked (from November through February), tour participants may be invited to pick a few cherries. Then learn how pulp was traditionally removed from the coffee cherry and discover how the cherry is washed and separated. At the drying patio, you'll see how Costa Rica's hot and dry climate allows the coffee beans to be spread out on a large terrace and dried naturally in the sun. Finally, stop into the warehouse, where coffee beans are stored in big fiber sacks that allow them to breathe and complete their aging process.
Next, you'll learn about the chocolate-making process, from seed to chocolate bar. Try your hand at grinding cacao beans, then taste several types of chocolate, including dark, milk, and white. At the end of the tour, find out about the importance of sugar cane in Costa Rica. Learn how to extract sugar cane using a traditional press and taste pure sugar cane juice.
You'll head back to Monteverde to finish the excursion.
Start times
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Daily8:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm
What's included
- Guide
- Transportation
- Entrance fees
- Coffee, chocolate and sugar cane tasting
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Fun learning about coffee and chocolate.
Good for kids.
We did the night walk as well and it was fun searching for wildlife.
Following the "lifecycle" of a cocoa bean - including eating it at the end - was great.
And learning more about coffee and sugar cane was also very interesting. Read more
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