What to do and see in Province of San Jose, Costa Rica: The Best Coffee & Tea Tours

The Doka-Grecia and Sarchi tour is a relaxing yet very enjoyable tour in which you will learn about our history and traditions. Also a great opportunity to get some coffee and souvenirs to take back home. We take the Pan-American Highway towards the city of Alajuela. En route we will pass the Agriculture Monument, the Monument to Juan Santamaria, our national hero and the famous Mango Park.

Inclusions: Special Option: °Vegetarian |° Gluten Free |Let us know if you have some special meal restriction |, Tour Guide, Transportation from Hotels in San José, Tour operate with a minimum of 2 travellers

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos, Alcoholic Beverages

If it wasn't for coffee, perhaps there wouldn't be a San Jose city today. On this tour we'll share with you the history of coffee in our town, where was the first coffee plantation, the impact of the grain in our country after the independence, and how the exports helped bring progress to the Central Valley. We'll talk about the different coffee production areas in Costa Rica, as we sample coffee in different infusion methods. Do you know what's the difference between a chemex and a V60, or what's a Vandola? You'll also meet the local baristas, that are trying to change the way costaricans enjoy this delicious and energetic drink. Small groups (10 people max.) ensure personalized attention. Last but not least, we're a local company who believes that we can improve our city through sustainable tourism. We're the first tourism company to specialize on promoting the history and heritage of San Jose, and help other local entrepreneurs while creating unforgettable experiences.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Visit to 3 cafes, 3 coffee tasting (3 different techniques) with their respective barista explanations, Coffee Connoisseur guide

Exclusions: Additional Food/Drink, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

Exclusively designed for the real soul adventurous traveler who doesn't mind waking up at 3:00 am to get ready and spending three hours driving to be somewhere fantastic. This is a tour we create by traveling together as a group of friends in our days off. Today we are proud to offer a unique one of a kind tour that involves driving over 10 000 feet elevation and several life zones, finding one of the most beautiful birds in the world and of course, learn and taste the agricultural product that characterizes​ beautiful Costa Rica.

Inclusions: Use of our ATX or BTX Swarovski Spotting Scopes to capture HD videos and photos., Coffee or Tea, Fresh Fruit Juice, Traditional "Gallo Pinto" Costa Rican Breakfast (Rice & Beans, Fried Plantains, Eggs and Tortillas), Americano or Continental Breakfast included., A delicious traditional Costa Rican "Casado" will be included., Coope Dota Kaffeína Lover (Tour + Tasting) included, Private A/C 4x4 round trip transportation from Manuel Antonio and Quepos Hotels included, You and your guide will team up with a local expert who knows exactly where to find the Quetzal Bird, Activity led by a Costa Rica Tourism Board Certified Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages

To learn about the best organic high land coffee of Costa Rica. The process from the coffee bean to your cup.

Inclusions: Experienced Guide

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This tour can be arranged privately for your own party or bobble. The new tour in Jaco and only one oriented to introduce you to our culture and lifestyle topics but combined with rain forest exploration at a lovely area of Costa Rica just 30 minutes drive from Jaco beach and town. This tour is very rich in traditions and educative in regards of the real Costa Rica.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, fresh made on tour chocolate tasting, Bottled water, Fresh fruits, your own made tortillas, baby corn pancakes.

Exclusions: Gratuities

Unmask the beauty of contemporary Costa Rican life on this walking tour of San Jose and Escazu. Get the low down on some of Costa Rica's local legends, freshest food and rustic restaurants on this San Jose tour that has you walking in holy footsteps and riding public transport for the ultimate insiders experience. Highlights: *Discover a tale of two cities, exploring the real local people in San Jose and Escazu, the “City of Witches" *Visit the legendary Porras *Walk the spiritual route of churches and learn the rich local history of catholicism *Experience the lively atmosphere of the Central Market, and ride like a local about public transport *Visit a legendary masquerade family, renowned for their traditional Costa Rican masks *Feast on authentic local cuisine in a 100-year-old restaurant *Enjoy a sample of traditional chicha *At the end enjoy a cup of coffee in this space of Art, Design and Gastronomy inside an old house, National Heritage in El Centro de Escazú

Inclusions: Feast on authentic local cuisine in a 100-year-old restaurant. Tradicional Costa Rican Tapas, In downtown Escazú, this art and design shop is ensconced in a 150-year-old house with adobe walls. There's also a lovely open-air cafe that serves up fresh coffee., Masquerade. Visit a legendary masquerade family, renowned for their traditional Costa Rican masks, Local Transportation from San José to Escazú, Visit the legendary Bakery Don Fernando, Visit the Central Market

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Beverages and alcoholic drinks, Gratuities

Unmask the beauty and culture of contemporary Costa Rican life on this San Jose walking tour that takes you through the streets, bustling markets, and tranquil parks. Discover a side to this city only heard from the mouths of locals, while indulging in typical cuisine and one of Costa Rica’s most delectable exports .. Discover the secrets behind herbal remedies, and fresh produce at Borbon and San Jose Central Market. San Jose tour you’ll get up close and personal with Costa Rican life, through local food, history, and even the herbal remedies of folk medicine. Enjoy a hands-on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables, and the smoothies they can create in the midst of the vibrant city markets. Nothing could get you closer to authentic San Jose than strolling through the streets with a local as they show you the ins and outs of daily life. Take a wander through the city with us on this tour that takes typical San Jose and turns it into a local experience you’ll never forget.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, fruit ceviches, Routes Picadillos / Natural juices, Seasonal fruits Samples

Exclusions: Private transportation, Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities

We believe San José Costa Rica is a beautiful, fun and interesting city. We believe we can improve our city through sustainable tourism. We’re the first tourism company to specialize in sharing San Jose, the way locals live it. We’re a local business, improving the local economy while creating unforgettable experiences in or home town. The markets, all over the world are a colorful way to experience the culture of each country and mingle with the local crowd. On this tour we will tell you the history behind the 139 years of existence of our Central Market, and the first markets in our capital as we share with you its secrets, taste the best of its food (coffee, tropical fruits, traditional dishes, ice cream and more) and meet the people that make it unique. Small groups (10ppl max.) ensure a personalized service. You can book this tour at 10am or 3pm for your convenience.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

No doubt you’ve heard Costa Rica makes excellent coffee. Learn the lifecycle of gourmet coffee on this half-day tour at Café Britt, one of the country’s premier coffee plantations. Pick up the experts’ secrets on selecting, roasting and packaging only the finest-quality beans. Start and end the tour with samplings of different coffees, paired with chocolate. A delicious buffet lunch and hotel transport from San Jose are included. You’ll go home knowing how to ‘break the cup,’ a method used by specialists to assess and grade coffee.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Coffee plantation tour, Buffet lunch, Coffee and chocolate samples, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities

Our coffee tour is unique because it allows you to enjoy a wonderful day near San José, on the way to the Poas Volcano you can find our Doka coffee farm, it is one of the farms that preserve the old method for making the best coffee in Costa Rica. On our tour you can enjoy a guided tour of our farm, taste our coffee chocolates, coffee liqueur and of course our wide variety of coffee from home. Right after we have our buffet style lunch, to finish our tour with a flourish.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Breakfast, Snacks

Exclusions: Gratuities