Sample Costa Rican staples like coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane on a hands-on tour of a local farm.

Visit a Costa Rican farm in the Monteverde region to explore the cultivation of coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane. Begin with an introduction to Costa Rica’s coffee history, highlighting its cultural and economic significance. Observe the harvesting, washing, and sun-drying processes, and savor a cup of premium coffee. Proceed to the farm’s chocolate processing area to witness the transformation of cocoa beans into chocolate, sampling a variety of delicious chocolates. Finally, understand the role of sugar cane in the area as you use a traditional press to extract sugar cane juice and enjoy a refreshing glass.

Highlights:
– Uncover the production processes of coffee and chocolate.
– Engage in a hands-on experience at a local farm, including coffee bean grinding.
– Sample a range of locally made chocolates and coffee.
– Learn about sugar cane harvesting and enjoy pure sugar cane juice.

Know Before You Go:
– Duration: 2.5 hours
– Recommended for all ages
– Small group experience
– Includes tastings of coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane

What You’ll Do:
Your journey begins with a transfer to a local farm, where you’ll receive an overview of Costa Rica’s coffee history and industry. With a knowledgeable guide, explore the coffee plant’s life cycle from seed to fruit, learn about coffee cherry picking, and hear about the migrant workers during harvest season. At the drying patio, observe how the climate aids in sun-drying the harvest on a large terrace. Visit the warehouse where coffee beans are stored in breathable fiber sacks for aging.

Next, delve into the chocolate-making process, from seed to bar. Try grinding cacao beans and taste various chocolates, including dark, milk, and white. Conclude the tour by learning about sugar cane’s importance in Costa Rica. Extract sugar cane using a traditional press and taste the pure juice. Return to Monteverde to complete the excursion.

Start Times:
– Daily: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm

What’s Included:
– Guide
– Transportation
– Entrance fees
– Coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane tastings

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