Things to do in San Jose Metro, Province of San Jose: 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)

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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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

Once we have completed the coffee tour, we will next begin to explore the Poas Volcano. In this way, you will identify the diversity of agricultural products, such as flowers, strawberries, ferns, cattle raising and the beautiful view of the Central Valley. This 2708 meters of height cone is currently active. You will not only be witnessing its amazing crater, but you will be receiving information about its freatic activity, the different ecosystems and the abundant vegetation inside the national park. Our next destination will be La Paz Waterfall Garden, an incredible path will be welcoming you which is also the way to go to the different attractions this place has, such as an aviary, the biggest butterfly garden of the country, the hummingbird gallery, among others. After a while, an attractive buffet lunch will be waiting for you in the middle of the rainforest, then you will be performing a hike, where you will be appreciating three natural waterfalls formed by La Paz river.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Entrance to la paz waterfall garden and Doka coffee tour, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Since 1991, our Coffee Tour has educated and entertained almost 1 million friends and coffee lovers around the world, through a colorful and original journey from the plantation to the roaster. During this original trip our visitors enjoy: • Large green areas and colorful gardens. • An exhibition of masquerades about Costa Rican legends. • An entertaining presentation about the history and culture of coffee in Costa Rica. • A coffee seedling. • Our sustainable coffee plantation. • Our toaster plant. • Demonstration of tasting of our coffee. • An entertaining trip through the coffee areas of the country. • Tasting session of our coffee and chocolates.

Inclusions: Lunch, Tour Guide, Tasting of coffee and Chocolate varieties., Transportation from Hotels in San José, Tour operate with a minimum of 2 Travellers.

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)