Highlights
- Taste handmade chocolate, fresh-roasted coffee & pineapple on a family farm
- Watch cacao transform from jungle pod to artisanal chocolate bar
- Spot toucans and howler monkeys visiting the farm during your tour
- Learn sustainable farming from a passionate local guide (English & Spanish)
- Support a real Costa Rican family — authentic, intimate, and unforgettable
Description
You've seen the famous blue river. Now taste what grows in its shadow.
Hidden in the lush hills of Bijagua — just minutes from Río Celeste — a family has been farming coffee, cacao, and pineapple for generations. This is their story, told through flavor.
On this intimate farm experience, you'll discover how three of Costa Rica's most beloved crops go from seed to table. Your passionate local guide walks you through the plantations, shares the secrets behind artisanal chocolate-making, and lets you taste everything fresh from the source.
What you'll experience:
☕ Bean-to-cup coffee tasting — learn how Costa Rican coffee earns its world-renowned reputation, roasted and brewed right on the farm
Make and taste handmade chocolate — watch cacao transform from pod to artisanal bar, then taste the real thing
Fresh pineapple and sugarcane juice straight from the field — sweetness you can only find here
Surprise wildlife encounters — toucans and howler monkeys regularly visit the farm during the tour
Support a real family farm — your visit directly supports sustainable agriculture and local Costa Rican families
Perfect for all ages — relaxed, accessible, and endlessly fascinating for kids and adults alike
'So much enthusiasm for the product — the chocolate and pineapple tasted even better for it.' — Birgit, Costa Rica
'Toucans and howler monkeys as a bonus — we are thrilled and recommend this tour without reservation.' — Denise, Germany
Near Río Celeste · Family farm · Bilingual guide · All tastings included
Book now — flexible scheduling available daily.
Includes
Guided walk through coffee, cacao and pineapple plantations
Bean-to-cup coffee tasting — roasted and brewed on the farm
Handmade artisan chocolate tasting — from cacao pod to finished bar
Fresh pineapple and sugarcane juice tasting straight from the field
Bilingual naturalist guide (English and Spanish)
Sensory experience: tasting, smelling, and touching the crops
Direct support to a local sustainable family farm
All local taxes and fees
Excludes
Hotel pickup and drop-off (available on request at additional cost)
Food and beverages beyond the included tastings
Gratuities (optional but appreciated)
Important Information
- Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes — farm terrain can be uneven
Light clothing recommended; bring a hat and sunscreen
Insect repellent strongly advised — biodegradable preferred
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels — no hiking required
Toucans and howler monkeys are frequently spotted during the tour — bring a camera
Tour runs in light rain — the farm is most alive after a shower
Available daily with flexible start times — contact us to confirm your preferred time
The farm is a working family operation — please respect the plants and animals
Reusable water bottle recommended
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
