Bijagua de Upala: Chocolate, Coffee & Pineapple Farm Tour

A wild three-toed sloth spotted during our guided nature walk — one of the many iconic species you can encounter in the rainforest of Costa Rica.

Hands-on cacao and coffee experience in Costa Rica — roast, grind, and taste using traditional tools in a farm-to-cup cultural workshop.

Traditional stone tools used to grind roasted cacao beans — an authentic part of our hands-on chocolate-making experience in rural Costa Rica.

Hands-on chocolate-making in action — grind cacao by hand using ancestral techniques during our interactive cacao experience in Costa Rica.

Open cacao pods reveal fresh beans and dried cacao ready for processing — a delicious step in our bean-to-bar chocolate experience in Costa Rica.

From pod to bar — taste handcrafted chocolate made from fresh cacao beans during our immersive chocolate-making experience in Costa Rica.

A bowl of roasted cacao beans — the essential ingredient in our bean-to-bar chocolate experience during your Costa Rica farm tour.

Ripe cacao pods growing directly from the tree trunk — a fascinating sight on our guided farm tour in northern Costa Rica.

Fresh sugarcane and pineapple served during our farm-to-table experience — a sweet taste of Costa Rica’s tropical agriculture.

Whole cacao pods and a bowl of roasted beans — the starting point of our immersive chocolate tour in Costa Rica.

Walk through lush tropical gardens filled with heliconia flowers — a peaceful highlight of our farm tour experience in Costa Rica.

Delicious artisanal chocolate crafted from Costa Rican cacao — the final treat of our bean-to-bar chocolate-making experience.

Duration3h - 4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Some experiences you eat. This one you live.

In Bijagua de Upala — 10 minutes from Río Celeste — a family has farmed cacao, coffee, and pineapple for generations. Fincaventura is not a tourist attraction. It is a working family farm that opens its doors to share something real: how Costa Rica's most beloved flavors are born.

Your guide walks you through three plantations showing every step from seed to table. Open a fresh cacao pod, roast coffee beans over fire, press pineapple juice on the spot, and taste handmade chocolate while still warm.

Three iconic crops in one visit. Chocolate from bean to bar. Coffee from beans you just roasted. Pineapple straight from the field. Bonus — toucans and howler monkeys frequently visit the farm.

Small groups. Bilingual guide. Direct support to a local family and sustainable agriculture. Self-drive friendly.

What's included

Hands-on chocolate making — from cacao pod to handmade bar with tasting
Guided walk through cacao, coffee, and pineapple plantations
Direct support to a local sustainable family farm
Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
Fresh pineapple and sugarcane juice tasting from the field
Bean-to-cup coffee experience — roasting, grinding, and fresh tasting
Sensory experience: tasting, smelling, and hands-on processing

Hotel pickup and drop-off (available on request at additional cost)
Gratuities (optional but appreciated)

What to expect

45m · Admission ticket included

- Welcome to Costa Rican Family Farm — meet your bilingual guide and local farming family
- Walk through the cacao plantation and learn its history and cultivation
- Open a fresh cacao pod and discover the beans inside
- Make handmade artisanal chocolate from bean to bar
- Taste fresh chocolate while it's still warm from the process
40m · Admission ticket included

Coffee Plantation & Bean-to-Cup
- Walk through the coffee plantation during harvest season
- Learn traditional roasting and grinding techniques by hand
- Brew and taste fresh Costa Rican coffee on the farm where it grows
- Discover what makes Bijagua's altitude perfect for specialty coffee
- Compare different roast levels and flavor profiles
35m · Admission ticket included

Pineapple Farm & Fresh Tastings
- Walk through the organic pineapple plantation
- Taste fresh pineapple cut directly from the field at peak ripeness
- Enjoy fresh sugarcane juice pressed on the spot
- Learn about sustainable tropical agriculture practices
- Discover the difference between farm-fresh and store-bought flavors
20m · Admission ticket included

Wildlife & Farm Farewell
- Spot toucans and howler monkeys visiting the farm
- Meet the local family behind Fincaventura
- Final Q&A with your bilingual naturalist guide
- Take photos and collect your handmade chocolate to take home
- Support local — every visit funds a Costa Rican family directly

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We are located 200 meters South of Hotel Sueño Celeste Bijagua in Upala. Please head directly to the reception area to check in. Please present your confirmation number.

End point

We are located 200 meters South of Hotel Sueño Celeste Bijagua in Upala. Please head directly to the reception area to check in. Please present your confirmation number.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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