Authentic Coffee Farm Tour in Monteverde with Local Family
Description
More than learning about coffee, you will live it from the inside, in a family farm in the heart of the San Luis Valley, Monteverde. This tour is guided by the Ramirez Brenes family, coffee growers for more than 30 years, who open the doors of their home to share not only the coffee process, but its history, its knowledge and its way of life. There are no crowds or impersonal scripts here. There are walks between orchids, ficus trees, organic crops and fresh mountain aromas. You will roast coffee with your own hands, visit an old house loaded with memories and taste a cup accompanied by homemade pastries made by Dona Denia, as if you were part of the family. It is an intimate, authentic and transformative experience. Ideal for those looking for something real: direct contact with nature, the local culture and the soul of Costa Rican coffee.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
A superb visit where we were able to ask all the questions we wanted even though the explanation was very interesting and exciting, we had an English translator who was part of the family. Really a good time.
This tour was absolutely outstanding - I can not recommend it highly enough. Book this every time over commercial coffee tours 💯 We had a full tour of the garden explaining all the different plants and coffee beans and the process of them growing as well as all the fruits, which we were able to sample. We then got to experience traditional and modern methods of preparing the beans with the chance to roast and sample your own beans - something that none of the commercial tours offer. You’ll never have a better opportunity to experience fresher coffee from bean to roast to cup. Victor and his family were so welcoming, giving us a private experience and gave us freshly made coffee and family baked goods at the end, along with the opportunity to purchase coffees in various forms (eg honey roast) at a fraction of the cost you pay in Monteverde. An absolute winner of an experience, thank you so much.
Very nice experience Small scale and cosy
Very nice visit, we were shown around by the family themselves. Delicious coffee afterwards
This was a really unique and wonderful experience! We wanted to experience some of the local culture and we're also coffee lovers, so this was perfect. We found out this is one of very few remaining small coffee farms that operate like this, and they have incredible product. The farm was especially unique since it felt more like a garden, with a variety of other plants and even a waterfall - very picturesque. The tour lead was also incredibly kind and knowledgeable.
If you're truly interested in learning about coffee, growing practices, and the history of coffee, this is the tour for you! Our knowledgeable guide was the brother-in-law of the owner, Victor, and he made us feel so welcome. You could tell the family is passionate about what they do and how they do it without relying on chemicals. Victor's farm was absolutely gorgeous and learning about the intricate thought and care put into the property was inspiring, especially in a world that so quickly resorts to shortcuts in order to chase a profit. During the tour, we were able to learn (sometimes hands-on) about the entire process of growing, harvesting, roasting, and brewing the coffee, as well as the history of those practices. Tasting the coffee at the end while enjoying home-baked bread was just the cherry on top!
