Experience Costa Rican farming traditions on Los Campesinos farm, helping milk a cow and extract sugarcane juice

Immerse yourself in Costa Rica’s sustainable farming culture on this half-day excursion to a local farm. Begin with a warm welcome and fresh fruit juice, then dive into hands-on activities such as milking a cow and processing sugar cane. Learn about the alambique distillation process, explore an archaeological site, and stroll through a beautiful orchid garden. End the day by indulging in freshly prepared farm favorites before heading back to your hotel.

Highlights:

– Immerse yourself in traditional Costa Rican farming practices at a sustainable farm
– Learn how to milk a cow and sample a local concoction made from fresh milk, chocolate, and homemade liquor
– Participate in sugar cane processing and observe artisanal liquor distillation
– Visit a small ranch and archaeological site with ancient indigenous artifacts
– Stroll through a beautiful orchid garden abundant with medicinal plants, guided by a knowledgeable expert

Know before you go:

– Duration: 4 hours
– Recommended for: All ages
– Group: Small group
– Food & Drink: Lunch included

What you’ll do:

Begin your half-day excursion with a warm welcome from your local hosts at a nearby sustainable farm, where you’ll learn about traditional Costa Rican farming practices that utilize natural resources. Sip on a refreshing fresh fruit juice as you prepare for a hands-on farming experience, starting with learning how to milk a cow. Once you’ve mastered the technique, treat yourself to a local concoction made from fresh milk, chocolate, and homemade liquor.

Next, dive into the process of extracting sweet juice from sugar cane. Mix this juice with organic spearmint liquor to create another potent and delicious cocktail. Throughout this experience, observe the alambique distillation process, which results in the production of artisanal liquor. Take a break from farming activities to explore a small ranch and archaeological site, where you’ll have the opportunity to view ancient indigenous artifacts.

Following this, embark on a leisurely stroll through a stunning orchid garden, teeming with medicinal plants. Your knowledgeable guide will point out the most interesting species and share their fascinating characteristics. Finally, gather together with your fellow excursion-goers to indulge in a spread of freshly prepared farm favorites, such as coffee, tortillas, cheese, potatoes, and other hearty fare.

As your unforgettable day of sustainable farming and cultural immersion comes to an end, return to your hotel with a deeper understanding of Costa Rican farming practices and cherished memories of the hands-on experiences you participated in. This excursion includes transportation, the farm visit, and a satisfying meal of traditional farm food. Make sure to explore more family-friendly excursions to enhance your Costa Rican adventure.

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Start times:

– Daily at 10:00 am

What’s included:

Transportation, farm visit, traditional farm food.

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