6 Farm Visits in Costa Rica Worth Booking

1.Chocolate and Coffee Tour Farm Don Jorge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50Our pick

At Don Jorge Farm in Alajuela, guides such as Fabricio and Alexis lead you through cacao, coffee, sugar cane, tropical fruit, and local plants. You will taste fresh products, make chocolate bars and hot cocoa, prepare coffee, and sample sugar-cane juice. A short jungle walk leads to a private waterfall, with swimming possible when conditions allow.

“Fabricio was amazing. The tour was informative and fun. We were able to take our time and enjoy the plants, trees and wildlife. We asked lots of questions and got lots of laughs out of Fabricio. We made chocolate bars, hot cocoa, coffee, and had a sip of wine. We were given fresh pineapple from the farm that was so delicious. We walked down to the waterfall even though the path down to the bottom was washed out. The toucans and birds were everywhere while we made our chocolate. Then he recommended a restaurant for lunch and ended up joining us. It was so personal and really enjoyable.”

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2.Pura Vida Cooking Class in La Fortuna (From farm to table)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

At La Finquita Farm near La Fortuna, you’ll tour an ecological farm, gather seasonal ingredients, and cook gallina achiotada, tortillas, plantain chips, and more. Guides such as Marco, Melanie, Diego, and Nelson have led the experience, while local chefs guide the hands-on meal. Hotel pickup, an apron, and lunch or dinner are included.

“This tour was prenominal. My friend and I loved it so much! Pick up was on-time and a comfortable drive to the farm. Melanie was a spectacular guide. We loved chatting with her and learning about the finca and the sustainable farming practices they utilize. Anna was the chef that we worked with and she was so much fun and ensured we made a delicious meal. It was so great to learn about traditional ingredients and cooking methods. We also saw wildlife on the farm which was fun too. We highly recommend this experience!”

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3.Costa Rica Descents Organic Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $58

At Costa Rica Descents Organic Farm in La Fortuna, a nature guide explains seasonal crops, local food distribution, and traditional medicinal plants. The one-hour visit ends with a Costa Rican lunch, coffee, or tea. Guides may include Chamo, Andres, Manuel, Cris, or Werner, and the group is limited to 15 people.

“We had an amazing experience! Our guide Pablo was an excellent teacher and he made us feel safe while giving us a very adventurous experience!”

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4.Private cooking class in organic farm at La Fortuna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

At Finca Paraiso Organico near La Fortuna, Huberth and his family guide you through an organic farm and medicinal garden. You’ll taste herbs, collect ingredients, press sugarcane juice, make tortillas, and prepare a traditional Costa Rican meal in the family kitchen. This private, hands-on visit lasts about two and a half hours.

“This was one of our favourite experiences in Costa Rica. Our host Huberth was knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable. We enjoyed touring the farm and the variety of vegetables and herbs grown here and then collecting them and cooking them. It's always amazing to see the process of growing food and the hard work that goes behind it - something we take for granted all the time. Huberth was able to take our dietary preferences in consideration and we prepared a delicious meal and enjoyed it together. Thank you for the amazing experience.”

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5.ATV Waterfall & Organic Coffee Farm with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $195

Spend about six hours riding an ATV from Nosara through dirt roads and jungle trails to a waterfall and a family-run organic coffee farm. Guides such as Junior and Abraham lead the ride, while owner Juan explains coffee growing and serves fresh juices, coffee, and lunch with views toward the hills and coast.

“The tour guides were all really lovely and they spent extra time with us which was really neat. They gave my family a bigger ATV. My son has challenges walking and they were so helpful, although I do think the walk to the waterfall was too hard for people with mobility issues. The food was excellent. We loved stopping to see the view a few times. It was the best part of our trip so far, booking this tour!”

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6.Chocolate and Farm Tour with local Tico family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $45Best value

About 25 minutes outside La Fortuna, this small-group visit takes you through a local family’s cacao plantation. You’ll taste fresh cacao fruit, learn traditional and modern drink methods, sample farm produce, and make chocolate bars with toppings. The tour is in English, participatory, and limited to 12 people.

“I can't say enough about this tour and how special it was. It was just the 4 of us and we were shown around this family's cacao and coffee farm. We toured the property and got to eat raw cacao fruit and to see all of the things that they grow on their farm. It was wondeRead more”

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