Things to Do
Coffee Tour
By Explore Costa Rica Staff
Oct 2, 2005, 15:14

Costa Rica's Café Britt is one of the leading brands of coffee in Costa Rica and has put together an interesting tour and stage production at its farm. Located 20 minutes outside of San José, you'll see how coffee is grown. You'll also visit the roasting and processing plant to learn how a coffee "cherry" is turned into a delicious roasted bean.

Tasting sessions are offered for visitors to experience the different qualities of coffee. There is a restaurant and a store where you can buy coffee and coffee-related gift items. The entire tour, including transportation, takes about 3 to 4 hours.

Allow some extra time and an extra $10 for a visit to their nearby working plantation and mill. You can even strap on a basket and go out coffee picking during harvest time. They offer several full-day options that combine a visit to the Britt Farm with a stop at Poás Volcano, the Butterfly Farm, or the Rain Forest Aerial Tram Caribbean. They've also begun offering mountain bike tours in the Heredia hills above their farm, ending with lunch or refreshments at their restaurant.

Cafe Britt
Phone: 506-277-1600
Location: North of Heredia on the rd. to Barva
Hours: 3 tours daily: 9, 11am, and 3pm during the high season; reduced schedule in the off season. Store and restaurant open daily 8:30am-5pm year-round

Admission $29 per person, including transportation from downtown San José and a coffee drink and snack. Add $10 for full buffet lunch. Subtract $10 if you have your own transportation