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Uvita Coffee Tour

San José · Central Valley & San José

Uvita Coffee Tour

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About this experience

Immerse yourself in authentic Costa Rican coffee culture at the Fallas family farm, the closest one to Uvita! This interactive tour goes beyond sightseeing. Learn by doing as you participate in the artisanal coffee-making process alongside the Fallas family. Feel the warmth of their hospitality as they share their knowledge and passion for coffee. You'll experience the traditional methods of processing and preparing coffee, making you feel like part of the family.

Description supplied by the tour operator via Viator.

Getting there

Meets at

House of the family of Don Emilio, please take the route from San Josecito and search on Google Maps as Café Don Emilio.

Where

Cafe Don Emilio

What you'll do

  1. Warm Welcome: Feel like part of the family as you enter the Fallas home. Denier, the coffee connoisseur son, will introduce you to Costa Rica's coffee culture in the family's cozy main dining room.

    20 min here

  2. Unveiling the Coffee Plant: Step outside and discover the secrets of the coffee plant. Learn about its life cycle, from flowering to harvesting. During harvest season (November-March), you might even get to participate!

    40 min hereAdmission included

  3. Artisan Washing and drying Process: Witness the traditional coffee washing process in the greenhouse. Denier will explain how the Fallas family uses time-tested techniques and basic tools to clean and prepare the beans.

    30 min hereAdmission included

  4. Hulling Like a Pro: Embrace the cool mountain breeze as you experience the traditional hulling process. Discover how the coffee beans are prepared for roasting.

    15 min hereAdmission included

  5. A Farm Tour with a View: Embark on a short, scenic tour of the farm, gaining insights into each step of the coffee-making journey.

    Drive past, no stop

  6. Roasting & Grinding: Return to the Fallas family room and witness the mesmerizing transformation of beans into fragrant grounds through roasting and grinding.

    30 min hereAdmission included

  7. The Grand Finale: A Taste of Costa Rica: Savor a delicious cup of freshly brewed coffee, prepared using the traditional Costa Rican method

    40 min hereAdmission included

What's included

Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • an authentic typical lunch for 10am service, 2pm will be only snacks ( vegeratian option available on both options)
  • Local Guide

Not included

  • Private transportation

Good to know

  • Easy physical level

Guided in en, es.

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

The operator may cancel for poor weather, with a full refund or reschedule.

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