Santa Elena Cooperative Coffee Tours
Santa Elena Cooperative Coffee Tours
Santa Elena Cooperative Coffee Tours
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Martin L
Quebec17 contributions
Jan 2012
We travelled 3 weeks in Costa Rica with our 2 boys (nearly 5 and 6 1/2 years old) and wanted to do a coffee tour while travelling.
But, we didn't want to do the commercial ones.
Reina from Cabanas Valle Campanas (our accomodation in Monteverde) recommended us to do this one. What a hit!!
This is a tour that goes to a local coffee farmer, with whom you have plenty of time to discuss, and you are able to get the feeling of the real Tico farmer's life.
You enjoy the growing process, the harvesting (you can help!), the processing (there too!) and a nice tasting at the end, without pressure.
Far far away from the commercial tours where you see the business but not the people. We came to Costa Rica partly to meet Ticos and have a strong feeling about their way of life. That coffee tour was in direct line with that desire.
But, we didn't want to do the commercial ones.
Reina from Cabanas Valle Campanas (our accomodation in Monteverde) recommended us to do this one. What a hit!!
This is a tour that goes to a local coffee farmer, with whom you have plenty of time to discuss, and you are able to get the feeling of the real Tico farmer's life.
You enjoy the growing process, the harvesting (you can help!), the processing (there too!) and a nice tasting at the end, without pressure.
Far far away from the commercial tours where you see the business but not the people. We came to Costa Rica partly to meet Ticos and have a strong feeling about their way of life. That coffee tour was in direct line with that desire.
Written January 17, 2012
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verdadtravelers
Palo Alto, CA8 contributions
Dec 2011 • Couples
I came to Monteverde seeking authentic coffee, and I found it with the tour provided by the Cooperative of Santa Elena coffee growers. They recently moved locations, and are next to the post office just outside of the main "triangle" in Santa Elena. Their website is www dot monteverde-coffee dot com. You take a small bus to the farm of Juan, 40 year veteran and founding member of the cooperative who shows you around his farm. You can smell the coffee plant blossoms, eat fresh coffee "cherries" straight off the plants, and see how coffee is made from plant to cup. The tour finishes with home baked banana bread (from trees on the farm) and fresh brewed coffee. Highly recommended, especially compared to the theme park feel of the other local coffee tours.
Written January 3, 2012
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Ursula B
Sherwood Park, Canada37 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
We were picked up from our hotel and transported not to far to this tour where Alison told us how they plant, harvest and process chocolate, sugar cane and coffee at this small plantation. Taken from area to area, she was informative and funny and we got to see how it is done. We tasted cocoa at it's purest and how it's made into chocolate which we tasted - yum! Sugar cane was cranked through a machine which provided a sweet drink and we picked ripe coffee beans just as the workers do (by hand) to produce this locally sold coffee. Afterwards you can get on the oxen pulled cart over to the building were you can have a premium cup of coffee and maybe even buy some to take home.
We also had 85 year old Don Juan show up to see how things were going and gave us ladies a hug and posed with us for a picture. A lovely old man.
We were very impressed with this tour and enjoyed it immensely.
We also had 85 year old Don Juan show up to see how things were going and gave us ladies a hug and posed with us for a picture. A lovely old man.
We were very impressed with this tour and enjoyed it immensely.
Written February 21, 2018
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E K
Stanford, CA2 contributions
Jun 2013 • Friends
This tour had a good balance of information about coffee growing, coffee processing, and coffee tasting. It also gave an inside look at how a smaller scale coffee cooperative-member operates in this part of Costa Rica. The roasting demonstration is smaller scale, but you get to see the process, rather than simply walking through the industrial scale processing facilities you might see on some tours. The roaster, Mauricio, had a lot to explain, and was clearly knowledgeable. The "blind" taste testing had more things to taste than on the other tour I've done, and was a good learning experience. The website other's mentioned on trip advisor was down. But the phone number was still good. We called and arranged for a 1:30 tour. Someone picked us up at our hotel at 1:15, and drove us to the farm and roasting facility. The tour was $30/person (less for students) and lasted about 3 hrs---a good activity for a rainy afternoon in Monteverde.
Written July 5, 2013
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Sheryl S
Troy, Missouri3 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
We had a very informative tour. Not only explanations about coffee but about the whole culture. We even learned how to participate in "spooning". They also make the best pancakes to accompany your coffee after the tour!
Written May 25, 2013
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Allison W
13 contributions
Many thanks to our guide Marco, not only because he's a fellow Georgetown Hoya but also because he & our host, Don Victor, genuinely care about the coffee and the people who produce it. The experience was a bit like visiting a relative's farm out in the country: walk around, see the process, say hello to the cows, then sit down over a cup of coffee & chat. Although I did the tour in Spanish, Marco helped me with translation when necessary.
Seriously, I had no idea that I was interested in coffee before the tour. Thanks guys.
Seriously, I had no idea that I was interested in coffee before the tour. Thanks guys.
Written April 7, 2012
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B_and_E_Canada
Vancouver, Canada27 contributions
Dec 2012 • Couples
Tour of a family-run coffee plantation with coffee tasting. Joyce, a family member was a very knowledgeable guide who explained many aspects of Costa Rica's coffee industry very well. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Written December 29, 2012
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izi11
lukovica31 contributions
Jan 2011
Cofee tour is so special because of visit to the small organic coffe field which is set in an beutifull surroundings. After visiting coffe plants with a farmer it is nice to sit in a simple house and enjoy the tranquility of the place. With all the nature sounds and hot coffe of course! And if you're like, there will be some banana home buiscuits made from the farmers wife...
After the visit of the farm it is time to see how the coffe is dried and rosted in Santa Elena. There is also ashop and a coffee restaurant, so you can test different sorts of coffe
Very informative, good guides, interesting also for children !
After the visit of the farm it is time to see how the coffe is dried and rosted in Santa Elena. There is also ashop and a coffee restaurant, so you can test different sorts of coffe
Very informative, good guides, interesting also for children !
Written February 26, 2011
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I would like to know where you are located. Do you have a website? We will be in Monteverde for the Moon run. What times do you give the tour? Thanks!
Written November 15, 2018
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