Liberia Coffee & Chocolate Tour with Sloths & Waterfall

Wade into a waterfall pool after learning where your coffee and chocolate come from.

This private 8-hour tour from Liberia combines a coffee and cacao plantation tour, a wildlife park near Bijagua, and Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, with a 5-minute walk to the falls and easy jungle trails throughout. The guide speaks English or Spanish, pickup is included, and the day ends with lunch at a local restaurant and time to sample the coffee and chocolate you've learned about.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore coffee, wildlife, waterfall, and local cuisine

• Visit Spring Paradise rainforest
• Take coffee and cacao tour in Bijagua
• Hike to Llanos de Cortes Waterfall
• Enjoy typical Costa Rican meal at El Sabor de Doña Carmen
• Visit butterfly garden while dining

The Experience

The tour starts with pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle and heads to the coffee and cacao plantation in Bijagua, where a guide walks you through the stages of production—from harvesting ripe cacao pods to roasting and grinding coffee beans. You'll see the traditional methods and modern techniques side by side, and the guide explains the history and cultivation of both crops in the region. The air is thick with the smell of roasted coffee and cacao as you move through the operation.

Next is Spring Paradise, a wildlife park nestled between Miravalles and Tenorio volcanoes in the rainforest around Bijagua. The paths are gentle and suitable for all fitness levels; you stroll through the jungle rather than hike it. This is where you spot frogs, snakes, birds, sloths, and other animals in their habitat. The lush setting and the ease of movement make it possible to spend real time watching without exhaustion.

The waterfall comes last. Llanos de Cortés is a short drive from Bagaces, and the trail to it is well-marked and takes about 5 minutes. The water tumbles into a clear pool where you can wade in and feel the spray. The forest around it is dense and quiet, and the pool itself is the kind of place where you can sit for a while. Lunch happens at El Sabor de Doña Carmen, a local spot serving typical Costa Rican food; there's a butterfly garden to look at while you wait. By the end of the day you've tasted the coffee and chocolate you saw being made, and you've been in the water.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup included.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• entry to the coffee and cacao plantation tour.
• access to Spring Paradise wildlife park.
• and time to taste the coffee and chocolate you've learned about.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by On The Road Costa Rica

Is this one for you?The entire day involves easy walking on jungle paths and a 5-minute stroll to the waterfall, with no strenuous hiking required—this suits anyone who wants to see coffee and cacao production, spot wildlife, and swim in a waterfall pool without the physical demand of a full-day hike.

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Top questions

What's the hike like to Llanos de Cortés Waterfall?

Llanos de Cortés Waterfall has a well-marked trail that takes about 5 minutes to walk, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. The path goes through lush forest and leads to a picturesque cascade flowing into a tranquil pool where you can wade in.

Do I get to taste the coffee and chocolate?

Yes. After touring the coffee and cacao plantation in Bijagua and learning how both are produced, you have the opportunity to sample the coffee and chocolate by the end of the day.

What animals will I see at the wildlife park?

Spring Paradise wildlife park is home to frogs, snakes, birds, sloths, toucans, and various other species. The rainforest setting between two volcanoes makes it an ideal spot for observing diverse fauna and flora along easy jungle paths.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch at El Sabor de Doña Carmen, a local restaurant serving typical Costa Rican cuisine, is included. The restaurant also has a butterfly garden you can enjoy while waiting to be served.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, lunch, and hotel pickup. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the entire day.