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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Overview
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
All Fees and Taxes
an authentic typical lunch for 10am service, 2pm will be only snacks ( vegeratian option available on both options)
Local Guide
Private transportation
What to expect
Cafe Don Emilio
20m
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.
Cafe Don Emilio
40m · Admission ticket included
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!
Cafe Don Emilio
30m · Admission ticket included
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.
Cafe Don Emilio
15m · Admission ticket included
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.
Cafe Don Emilio
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.
Cafe Don Emilio
30m · Admission ticket included
Roasting & Grinding:
Return to the Fallas family room and witness the mesmerizing transformation of beans into fragrant grounds through roasting and grinding.
Cafe Don Emilio
40m · Admission ticket included
The Grand Finale:
A Taste of Costa Rica: Savor a delicious cup of freshly brewed coffee, prepared using the traditional Costa Rican method
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
House of the family of Don Emilio, please take the route from San Josecito and search on Google Maps as Café Don Emilio.
End point
House of the family of Don Emilio, please take the route from San Josecito and search on Google Maps as Café Don Emilio.
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
