My husband and I went on the Kotowa Coffee Tour with Hans. We were left not being able to drink coffee the same way – which is a good thing!! Not only is the Kotowa coffee plantation and processing mill an intriguing lesson in coffee - it is also a glimpse into the important history of coffee production in Panama, and a lesson in how a big, successful business can also be incredibly environmentally and socially responsible. I would highly recommend this tour to every person visiting the Boquete region.

It must be said that we actually booked Han's coffee tour after two other experiences with he and his wife's tour company, Coffee Adventures. We first booked the Bocas adventure transfer sightseeing tour from Almirante to Boquete as it looked like an interesting alternative from taking a flight from Bocas to Boquete. It was so much more. Our day trip was filled with amazing sightseeing, at least a dozen stops, and a complete history lesson of the country. We asked a ton of questions and Hans had a remarkable grasp on all different aspects of Panama. Some of the highlights included stopping at a Panamanian roadstop restaurant that served the freshest and tastiest Chinese food we have had to date, visiting a Ngobe Bugle Indian village where we were shown an organic cacao farm and invited into the owner's home to learn how to process raw chocolate from fruit to bar, crossing the Continental Divide and witnessing the dynamic changing weather patterns, and seeing so many inspiring aspects of daily Panamanian life. It was, without a doubt, one of the major highlights of our trip.

We then decided - upon our arrival to Boquete - to see if Hans would take us hiking in the cloud forest. Thankfully, he obliged. Upon waking early, we went on a half-day hike with Hans where we were blessed with clear weather and had amazing views. Again, Hans impressed with his vast knowledge of both the history of the cloud forest and the various fauna, birds and other wildlife that we saw there. On the way back to town, Hans gave us fantastic recommendations of what to do in Boquete... including the idea to dine at what would be our favorite place to eat in Boquete - Ou La La.

I cannot find one negative thing to say about Hans and Coffee Adventures. They are one of a kind and an absolute delight to work with. They are reliable, fun, very informative, and so much in love with Panama. I would highly recommend that anyone going to the area look them up. Also - while we did not stay at their guesthouse, Tinamou Cottages, I would definitely look into staying there if/when we return. After our adventures with Hans, I am more than confident that one would find the highest level of accommodation there.