Gourmet Coffee and Costa Rica are practically synonymous.  From the mountains of Alajuela to Heredia to Monteverde, the battle over who has the best java endures, but the competition never tasted so good!

The Doka Estate coffee tour is located in the coffee capital of Costa Rica, Sabanilla, Alajuela.  The farm belongs to the Costa Rican Vargas Ruiz family, pioneers of coffee production for more than 70 years.  The coffee tour takes place on the Doka Estate, where you can learn about the production, harvesting, processing, and roasting of the grain.  You will also learn about the history of the estate, its owners and the geography of the area and have the opportunity to visit the oldest humid coffee processing plant.  Functioning by hydraulic power, it was declared an Architectural Heritage for Humanity in 2003.

The Don Juan Coffee Tour in Monteverde is no less unique.  In addition to touring the farm and viewing the production process, they'll take you through the history of this crop from its beginnings in the Arab African countries and Ethiopia, highlighting the importance the "golden bean" has had in the social, cultural and economic development of Costa Rica.

Since 1991, Cafe Britt's "stage play on a coffee farm" has educated and entertained more than half a million visitors with its colorful, multimedia journey through their plantation and roastery.  Learn about sustainable growing practices, coffee's vital role in Costa Rica's social and economic evolution, and the art of professional coffee tasting, including why it's okay to slurp!  Cafe Britt also offers a tour for the die-hard coffee lover with a thirst for more knowledge and expert insights.  This tour includes all the excitement of the classic tour, a visit to their historic Tierra Madre coffee mill and organic coffee farm in San Rafael de Heredia, and the opportunity to participate in a professional coffee tasting. 

All tours conclude with a visit to the souvenir shop, where you can find free samples and stock up on supplies.  Coffee tours are fun, unique and informative.  Your bilingual guide will work hard to make sure this excursion into Costa Rican heritage is a memorable one. 

Contact us for your free quote on a customized Costa Rica family or honeymoon vacation featuring a coffee tour.  We can design multi-day packages with stays at top Costa Rica hotels and resorts or more economical accommodations in offbeat hideaways.  Please call our Vacation in Costa Rica experts toll free at (800) 608-3119 or email us at info@costaricaonlinetravel.com to start planning your Costa Rica getaway.