Hacienda Alsacia is our first and only coffee farm. We came here to work the soil, learn from the land and channel our passion into positive change. Now we invite you to rediscover coffee through the human experience. Once you visit, you too have ownership in its future.
In demand: 76 of the next 240 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 10.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Our summary of the 100 most recent reviews out of 3,275 (Feb 2026 – Sep 2026), collected by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Most visitors leave with a clear picture of how coffee goes from plant to cup, thanks to patient, well-informed guides and a scenic hillside setting. The catch, raised mostly in recent months, is that the walk is short and some found it thin for the money.
The guide is the most praised part: reviewers describe friendly, patient hosts who handle questions well. Several are named repeatedly, most often Daria, Christian and Geraldine.
Many say they finally understood each stage, from planting and picking through drying and roasting, and now look at a cup of coffee differently. Even non-coffee drinkers found it interesting.
The farm's hillside location, gardens and views over the plantation and a waterfall come up often as a reason the visit feels worthwhile.
A number of visitors enjoyed lingering at the on-site café afterwards, mentioning specialty drinks and items they had not seen at other Starbucks locations.
Some appreciated that the talk covers pickers, growers and the farm's research role rather than feeling like a brand advertisement.
A minority, mostly in recent months, felt the route covers only a small patch of the farm, relies on explanation more than hands-on activity, and ends with a single cup that did not justify the cost.
How we make this: we read the most recent reviews and sum up what travelers say again and again, good and bad. It is our summary, not a review; the reviews themselves are further down this page. Updated Oct 2026.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffe Tour lasts about 1h 30min.
Prices start at $31 per person for this Alajuela experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 8 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Children aged 7–17 pay from $26, adults from $31. Infants go free.
It can: 76 of the next 240 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is Hacienda Alsacia is located on the slopes of Poás Volcano, less than one hour away from Costa Rica’s capital, San Jose; 15 KM North from the Alajuela Justice Courts, Provincia de Alajuela, Dulce Nombre. The scenic 240-hectare coffee farm has become Starbucks global agronomy headquarters. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 6 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
For most visitors, yes: the large majority came away pleased and felt they learned a lot. A handful of recent reviewers judged it overpriced because the walk is short and the tasting is one cup.
Several non-coffee drinkers say they still enjoyed it, mainly for the explanations of farming and processing and for the scenery.
Only in season. Reviewers note harvesting runs roughly from October to February; at other times you see the plants and hear how the process works without it running.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffe Tour | 1h 30min | 4.9 (3,277) | $31 | |
 Private La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Starbucks Alsacia Coffee Tour | 6–7 hours | 5.0 (4) | $250 | View |
 Poás Volcano and Starbucks Coffee Tasting Semi Private Tour | 6 hours | 5.0 (2) | $135 | View |
 Poas Volcano Starbucks Farm and La Paz Waterfall Private Tour | 11 hours | — | $350 | View |
 Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner | 14 hours | 4.9 (3,748) | $185 | View |
 Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose | 14 hours | 4.9 (1,728) | $165 | View |
 Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour | 12 hours | 4.6 (1,187) | $135 | View |
