I had no idea a tour like this existed, if more people knew about it everyone would do it! So fun.
La Fortuna: Local Coffee Tour Experience

Short Description
Experience a hands-on 2-hour coffee tour at Finca La Esperanza near La Fortuna. Join the Villegas family to pick, roast, grind your own coffee — enjoy a traditional snack, farm animals, and take home your creation
Description
? Overview
Experience an authentic Costa Rican coffee adventure at Finca La Esperanza, a warm, family-run farm near La Fortuna. For over 40 years, the Villegas family has cultivated coffee and welcomed guests from around the world. This 2-hour experience offers an intimate look into traditional coffee production, local farming life, and Costa Rican hospitality.
✨ Highlights
? Explore a real working, organic coffee farm with the guidance of the family who owns it.
☕ Participate in every step of the coffee-making process — picking, roasting, and grinding your own beans by hand.
? Meet friendly farm animals such as goats, pigs, and occasionally spot wildlife like sloths.
?️ Enjoy a delicious traditional snack cooked over an open flame, served with the coffee you made.
? Take home a small bag of freshly prepared coffee; extra bags and handmade souvenirs are available.
??? A private, personalized tour tailored to your group for a more meaningful and relaxed experience.
? Full Description
Step into the peaceful countryside at Finca La Esperanza, a family farm that has been thriving for generations. The tour begins with a guided walk around the property, where you’ll explore coffee fields, sugar cane areas, farm animals, and the daily surroundings of rural Costa Rican life.
You’ll learn about the origins of coffee in Costa Rica and how this farm keeps traditional methods alive. Your guide will show you how to pick ripe coffee cherries, roast the beans over a wood fire, and grind them using traditional tools. The experience is completely hands-on, letting you feel like part of the family rather than just a visitor.
Along the walk, you may spot native wildlife — many travelers have been lucky enough to see sloths resting in the surrounding trees. The tour ends with a homemade snack prepared over an open flame, paired perfectly with the fresh coffee you just created. You’ll also receive a small bag of your own coffee to take home as a souvenir of this memorable experience.
This tour is friendly, educational, sustainable, and ideal for families, couples, and coffee lovers looking for a genuine cultural encounter.
? What’s Included
Guided tour of the farm
Full hands-on coffee production experience
History and explanation of Costa Rican coffee
Traditional homemade snack
Coffee tasting
Small bag of freshly made coffee to take home
? What to Bring
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Warm clothing (the farm can be cool)
Insect repellent
Umbrella or rain protection
❤️ Why Travelers Love It
Travelers consistently highlight the warmth and hospitality of the Villegas family. Many say the experience feels personal and welcoming, as if visiting relatives rather than joining a commercial tour. Guests love the hands-on coffee process, the delicious homemade snack, and the chance to learn about traditional Costa Rican farming. The beautiful farm setting, friendly animals, and opportunities to spot wildlife make it unforgettable for families and nature lovers alike.
Important Note
After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.
If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.
Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.
For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:
- 📞 Barbara (WhatsApp): +1 829-318-9463
- 📞 Dary (WhatsApp): +1 829-754-6322
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨
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Reviews
One to note down with the best in local service. Local team and awesome spots, what a tour can do, we'll be back.
Just do it, don’t listen to me or what can we do lol ! Local staff local fun with easy to great people hahha.
A great trip we really see value with team and staff were just good all. Great local team with local fun so fun thank team just so cheap.
This tour was fabulous, and the sites are awesome. There are lots of cool places. We are all grateful.
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