Top 6 Farms in Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Life Monteverde is an association of nine families from Monteverde, Costa Rica, with a strong background in agriculture and nature conservation. Since 2009, Life Monteverde has organized educational activities for the local people and visitors. The objective is to help people achieve a higher level of sustainability in their day- to- day activities. The activities are carried out in a 42 acres (17 hectares) farm and extend to the whole region of Monteverde. The farm combines areas of conservation, organic agriculture and low environmental impact energy systems. Our approach to the practice of sustainability attracts mainly people involved in educational programs and those with a strong interest on learning strategies to reduce environmental impact. This proyect is located 4 Km North from Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas, C.R., Taking the route Monteverde- Tilaran.

A Cultural tour which explains the crops and folklore of Guanacaste. Tio Leo himself will show you the techniques that were used to harvest the coffee. In addition to that explanations on sugar cane and chocolate will be provided as part of the tour.

This is a third generation, small scale, sustainable farm. The animals are pasture-fed and roam freely throughout the day. It is our vision to continue to operate this farm without the use of pesticides or chemical based fertilizers and to maintain a balance of pasturelands and forest. Guests are invited to take a tour of the farm. Come and see the cows up close and try your hand at milking. Take a tour of the garden, where you will find banana trees, the beginnings of a small scale coffee farm, and seasonal fruits and veggies under the care of our family. We also have sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry on the premesis that are all a part of the farm operation. MonteVerde is an area with a rich history in dairy production. We invite to try fresh Costa Rican cheese. You can enjoy an authentic meal featuring the freshly made cheese, hand made tortillas, along with other locally sourced and seasonably available items. More info - theparadisefarm.com Instagram - @theparadisefarm

The Monkey Farm is new and in the process of becoming a monkey and wildlife rescue center combined with an organic sustainable farm run by volunteers from all over the world. Come see what we are doing, meet our animals, and learn something new! Tours are given for a donation of any amount, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Every day, including Sunday.

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