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Discovering Costa Rica's Coffee Culture

You've likely heard about Costa Rica's wildlife, lush tropical rainforests, and breathtaking beaches—all of which have made it world-famous. However, there's another reason to add Costa Rica to your travel list: coffee.

Beyond winning prestigious awards in international competitions, Costa Rican coffee has become more than just an economic boost to local culture. This brief guide will show you where you can enjoy this delicious tradition on your next trip. If you're interested, FrontStreet Coffee invites you to continue reading about some history, common questions, and locations related to Costa Rican coffee culture.

Costa Rica offers the ideal combination of conditions for producing high-quality coffee beans: higher altitudes, fertile volcanic soil combined with a cool climate and consistent rainfall, producing coffee beans with excellent flavor and aroma.

The Tres Rios region near the Pacific coast produces coffee that is mild, sweet, and bright. The Tarrazu region, located in Costa Rica's inland mountainous area, produces coffee that is relatively heavier with more complex aromas (Knox, 53). La Minita Estate is one of Costa Rica's most sought-after coffees.

Coffee Source produces coffee in the Tres Rios, Doka, and Tarrazu regions. Each Costa Rican coffee plantation listed in this source is a model of ecological and social excellence. They sell delicious coffee beans, as well as organic coffee beans.

Hacienda Espíritu Santo

This 600-plus-acre coffee plantation, located in the town of Naranjo just outside San José, offers immersive and detailed tours of the Hacienda Espíritu Santo facilities. The journey is divided into 7 stations, from the first steps of maintaining coffee crops to their showroom or cottage, where you will see traditional Costa Rican coffee brewing methods—the coffee chorreado.

Continue learning about the harvesting and roasting processes and all the work involved in producing coffee beans. You'll also learn about the evolution of their production process, the role of the national symbol—the oxcart—and how it was used as a tool for transporting coffee.

Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation Tour

Finca Rosa Blanca is a boutique-style hotel that gives guests the opportunity to explore their famous coffee plantation. This is a fun activity located in the greater Central Valley region, less than 1 hour from San José International Airport. Enjoying views of nearby volcanoes, the beautiful green environment makes this a relaxing and easy way to enjoy an authentic Costa Rican holiday.

Learn how organic coffee is grown, harvested, dried, and processed. During the harvest season—from October to January—you can even participate in picking! If you want to take your love of coffee to the next level, this tour will show how experts test and evaluate delicious coffee. Practice your skills at the coffee bar and make your favorite! After learning so much, relax and take a seat on the spacious deck while breathing in the fresh air of the Central Valley.

Doka Estate

Located on the slopes of Poás Volcano, Doka Estate is one of Costa Rica's largest coffee and sugarcane plantations. This family business represents agricultural heritage and national history, where according to UNESCO, you'll find the country's oldest wet mill. Enjoy a guided walk around the charming hotel and note all the processes that go into making quality coffee.

Hacienda Alsacia

Located at the foot of Costa Rica's volcanoes, Hacienda Alsacia is Starbucks' first and only coffee farm. Despite the company's large structure, Starbucks aims to make coffee cultivation more profitable for small-scale farms, learn more about the daily struggles faced by coffee farmers, develop the next generation of disease-resistant high-quality coffee, and share resources and information with farmers worldwide. They also aim to lead in sustainable agricultural practices.

Coffee Plantations of Santa María Dota

The coffee plantations of Santa María Dota begin a full-day experience from the Santa Juana Lodge on the South Pacific coast. Hop aboard a 4×4 vehicle and awaken your adventurous spirit! Cross the Fila Chonta mountain ridge in Tarrazú. Arrive at the coffee plantations in the Los Santos region, considered to produce the best coffee in Costa Rica.

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