Coffee Tour in Antigua Guatemala
Description
If you’re looking for a coffee tour that will deepen your knowledge and expose you to interact with local communities off-the-beaten-path, this is for you. The tours take place in the community of San Miguel Escobar in the outskirts of Antigua (20 or 30 minutes) where the coffee growers will lead you through their fields, explain the work behind cultivating coffee, walk you through each processing step from bean to brew, and finish the tour by joining you for a coffee in their home. Along the way, you’ll learn more than just the process behind coffee--you’ll have authentic and transparent conversations with small-scale producers to hear firsthand about their obstacles, triumphs, and goals as coffee growers and experience their persisting enthusiasm and dedication to the coffee industry.
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Itinerary
You will walk through coffee fields located at the base of the mighty and dormant Agua volcano, which in ancient times it was called Hunapu by the Mayan tribes that lived in the region. Additionally, in the distance, you can see the Acatenango and Fuego volcanoes.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties
Reviews(94)
We had a wonderful tour with Luis as our interpreter and the farmer Elizandra. The education of the farming practices as well as of roasting of the beans was perfect! It was a perfect combination of education and activity! What a great experience.
Highly recommend! We enjoyed our time with Andres and his family and Gabi our translator. You should be prepared to walk 20 min to the farm, slightly uphill but not difficult. Amazing views!
Could not recommend highly enough. Really interesting and amazing scenery. You should be reasonably fit as there is lots of walking.
This is very informative and engaging! Andres and his family are super kind and you can tell they love doing what they do and love sharing their knowledge as well
This is a very informative experience for a casual coffee enjoyer like me. The staff has been very attentive and communicative, accommodating my last-minute booking. Gabi has been an amazing interpreter, super helpful and friendly. Ingrid, the farmer we toured with, was incredibly lovely and took her time explaining the entire process of making coffee and all the coffee variety that Guatemala offers. We even got some hands-on experience roasting and grinding the beans, and each of us got a nice cup of pour-over coffee at the end and a 12 oz coffee bag as a souvenir. This has been extremely worth it and, as a bonus point, it's benefiting the local community as well.
Superb experience! Our guides were fantastic.
A very lovely experience, dealing with one of the cooperative members, they take you to see the plants, you learn how the coffee is harvested and the process of making it to serve in your cup. Mercedes is very kind, and being in her home makes you feel very comfortable; it is clear that she enjoys what she does. Gaby, the girl who translated for English, was also very kind and educational. I recommend the tour 100%, supporting local production and enjoying a delicious coffee at the end of the tour.
Outstanding educational experience with Eduardo and his lovely lovely wife. Mariale, was a great translator and guide. This tour has increased our knowledge of the whole process, from seedling to cup of coffee. I loved the hands on roasting and grinding process. The coffee tour with De La Gente was a great experience.
This experience was absolutely amazing. As an avid coffee lover and coffee culture enthusiast, this was truly something my family and I will never forget. Carlos and his family welcomed us into their home and coffee farm with open arms. We learned so much about the entire coffee-making journey — from the plants themselves to the handcrafted process behind every cup. We especially loved being able to participate and help prepare the coffee ourselves. If you’re looking for a personal, hands-on experience, this is definitely the one for you. Our favorite part was sitting around the table, sharing coffee, stories, and getting to know the family. Thank you so much for such a memorable experience. We already plan to visit again in the future, and we’ve even ordered coffee to the States through De La Gente. 10/10 experience!
This was my second experience with De La Gente coffee tours. It’s a great experience, I was truly surprised that my husband and I got a private tour for the price. Our guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about coffee and we learned so much. Our translator Angela was great. I recommend adding the lunch experience. I’ve done it both times, they provide a simple lunch and accommodate dietary needs, it’s a lovely time.
