Costa Rica Campesino Farm Tour

Summary

After morning or afternoon pickup at your La Fortuna hotel, travel to a protected patch of rain forest in La Tigra, San Carlos. When you arrive at the farm, enjoy a fresh fruit welcome drink while learning about sustainable farming practices. The farm makes use of natural resources and preserves Costa Rican farming customs. If you'd like, you can participate in farming activities like milking a cow and cane juice extraction. Then, head to a small archaeological ranch where you can learn how indigenous peoples processed cocoa and use traditional tools. After following the journey of this produce from planting to harvest, taste the finished products for yourself with a farm-fresh lunch centered around organic products grown right on the land. With a satisfied stomach, say farewell to your hosts and relax on the return ride to your La Fortuna hotel.

Tour info

Duration
5 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

We will start the tour with a delicious welcome drink prepared with the fresh fruits of the area. Our guide will highlight the main objectives of the farm, which include the promotion of the sustainable use of natural resources and preservation of Costa Rican customs and traditions. After this warm welcome, we will get to try milking cows by hand. Anyone can participate in this experience, especially the little ones. Next, we will participate in the process of extracting cane juice and have the opportunity to taste the juice with combined with a variety of ingredients such as liquor, peppermint, and other products obtained from the farm. We will visit a small archaeological ranch where we can observe different indigenous pieces and use them in the creation of artisanal cocoa. At the end of the tour, we will share a lunch made with farm-fresh products such as cheese, tortillas, hash, and more. Undoubtedly, this is an experience full of culture, tradition, and Costa Rican customs.

What’s included?

  • Traditional Costa Rican lunch

  • Snacks

  • Professional guide

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

  • Gratuities

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

About operator:

Ecoterra Costa Rica is an excellent option to discover the wide variety of attractions that are available to you in the Northern Region of Costa Rica, with the highest safety standards, and a highly trained, responsible staff. We invite you to review the variety of services we offer, and to travel with us to discover the many amazing wonders of this region. Naturalist walking tours, bird watching, walking tours, visits to all the atractions near the Arenal Volcano. Private transportation all around Costa Rica.

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