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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
House of the family of Don Emilio, please take the route from San Josecito and search on Google Maps as Café Don Emilio.
Itinerary
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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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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 minutes • Admission ticket 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 minutes • Admission ticket 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 minutes • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
5
Roasting & Grinding: Return to the Fallas family room and witness the mesmerizing transformation of beans into fragrant grounds through roasting and grinding.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
The Grand Finale: A Taste of Costa Rica: Savor a delicious cup of freshly brewed coffee, prepared using the traditional Costa Rican method
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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