Puntarenas Coffee Experience & Crocs Skywalk Shore Excursion

Duration6h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 65 travelers

Overview

Experience one of Costa Rica's most iconic traditions with a visit to the renowned COOPEATENAS Coffee Cooperative. Learn the fascinating journey from bean to cup, discover the country's sustainable coffee culture, and enjoy a guided tasting of world-famous Costa Rican coffee. Complete your adventure with panoramic views from the Crocs Skywalk overlooking the Tárcoles River, creating the perfect combination of local culture, breathtaking scenery, and authentic Costa Rican hospitality.

What's included

Bottled water
Admission to the Crocs Skywalk observation platform.
Professional bilingual tour guide.
Round-trip transportation from Puntarenas or Puerto Caldera Cruise Port.
Guided coffee tasting.
Admission to the COOPEATENAS Coffee Experience.

Meals & Additional Beverages
Personal expenses and souvenirs.
Gratuities

What to expect

5h · Admission ticket included

Your adventure begins with a scenic drive from Puntarenas or Puerto Caldera through Costa Rica’s rolling countryside to COOPEATENAS, a coffee cooperative representing more than 1,300 local producers.

Step into the world behind Costa Rica’s famous coffee as you explore the growing areas and processing facilities. Follow each stage from cultivation and hand-selection to processing and roasting, learn how sustainable practices support local farming families, and discover what gives the coffee of Atenas its distinctive character.

Finish with a guided tasting that brings the entire journey together, followed by time to browse freshly roasted coffee and local products at the onsite shop.
Tarcoles
1h

Continue to the Crocs Skywalk overlooking the wild banks of the Tárcoles River. From the elevated observation platform, watch for American crocodiles resting below while taking in panoramic views of the river and surrounding tropical vegetation.

Capture photos, browse Costa Rican handicrafts, or purchase a snack or refreshing drink before returning to Puntarenas or Puerto Caldera.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide outside the main entrance to the Puntarenas or Puerto Caldera cruise pier. Meeting time is 8:00 AM or 30 minutes after your ship arrives, whichever is later. Please provide your ship’s full name and scheduled arrival time when booking. Pickup is not available inside the pier.

End point

Meet your guide outside the main entrance to the Puntarenas or Puerto Caldera cruise pier. Meeting time is 8:00 AM or 30 minutes after your ship arrives, whichever is later. Please provide your ship’s full name and scheduled arrival time when booking. Pickup is not available inside the pier.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cruise Ship Information: Please provide your ship’s full name, scheduled arrival time, and arrival port—Puntarenas or Puerto Caldera—when booking.
Meeting Time: The tour departs at 8:00 AM or approximately 30 minutes after your ship arrives in port, whichever is later. Your exact departure time will be confirmed after booking.
Meeting Point: Meet your guide outside the main entrance to your cruise pier. Pickup is not available inside the cruise terminal.
Accessibility: The standard coffee tour route is not wheelchair accessible and may not be suitable for guests with significant mobility limitations.
Travel Time: This six-hour excursion includes extended scenic drives between the cruise port, the Atenas coffee region, and the Tárcoles River.
What to Wear: Comfortable, lightweight clothing and walking shoes are recommended.
What to Bring: Bring sun protection, rain protection, a camera, and cash or a credit card for food, drinks, coffee, souvenirs, and other personal expenses.
Coffee Tasting: A guided coffee tasting is included. Please advise the team when booking if you have any relevant food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Wildlife: Crocodiles and other wildlife are observed in their natural habitat. Sightings and the number of animals visible cannot be guaranteed.
Late Arrivals & No-Shows: Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable.
No Port, No Pay: If your cruise ship does not call at the scheduled port, you will receive a full refund.
Rain or Shine: This tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately.
Walking Requirements: The COOPEATENAS Coffee Experience involves approximately half a mile of walking and several sections of stairs within the processing facilities.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.