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Costa Rican Coffee
Coffee Farms in Costa Rica plays an important role in the history of coffee. People from all over the world come to visit Costa Rica coffee plantations. Costa Rica’s agricultural industry is mostly characterized by coffee production, which is steadily increasing year by year. All coffee grown in Costa Rica is known as Arabica. The beans of this variety are smooth and sweet. Many blends from the country include touches of roasted chocolate, berry and citrus flavors.
Everything started in 1798 when the government gave its citizens beans and plants to grow on their own land. This industry created a lot of money that helped the government to build roads, ports, and fundamental infrastructure. These improvements continue to keep the Costa Rican economy strong for Central American standards. There are different coffee farms throughout Costa Rica that you can visit:
Hacienda Espiritu Santo: Located in the town of Naranjo, near San Jose. Here you can learn the harvesting and roasting process and all the processes involved in the production of their beans.
Finca Rosa Blanca: Fun activity for tourists located in the Central Valley area and less then one hour from the San Jose airport. You can learn how organic coffee is grown, dried, harvested, and processed. Also, if you come during October to January, which is the harvest season, you could even participate in the picking! Also you can practice your skills at the coffee bar and make your favorite drink, from lattes, cappuccinos, to pour-overs.
Doka Estate: One of the largest coffee plantations in Costa Rica located close to the San Jose airport; perfect to visit on your drive to Jaco. This is a family owned business in which you can learn about all the processes involved in making an excellent coffee.
Santa Maria de Dota: This coffee plantation is located in the South Pacific Coast. You can rent a vehicle and travel up the mountain to Fila Chonta, in Terrazú. It is considered to be the finest coffee in Costa Rica.
Café Cedral: Located in South Pacific, and it is allowed only for guests who are staying at Hacienda Alta Gracia, a three and a half hour drive from San Jose. You can learn about coffee plantations and quality beans. You can grab your coffee bag on your way out to bring as a perfect gift to your family and friends back home.
