La Fortuna: Coffee & Chocolate Farm Tour with Tastings

Summary

Family farm coffee chocolate tour la fortuna with tasting

You’ll walk through a working family farm near La Fortuna, tasting fresh coffee cherries and cacao straight from the tree before learning how locals turn them into rich drinks and sweets. Try your hand at grinding sugar cane, laugh with your guide over new words, and enjoy homemade flavors under the Costa Rican sky.

What’s the experience like?

You hear the soft crunch of boots on wet earth before you even see the rows of coffee plants — it’s early, but the air in La Fortuna already smells like something green and sweet, almost sticky. Our guide, Andrés, waved us over with a grin that made me think he’d done this a thousand times but still found it fun. He handed me a coffee cherry right off the branch — I bit down and yeah, it was nothing like roasted coffee. Kind of tart and juicy. I didn’t expect that.

We wandered through the North Fields farm as Andrés told stories about his family (his uncle still roasts beans out back) and pointed out how to spot ripe cacao pods. There was this moment where he cracked one open and let us taste the pulp inside — so slippery and tangy I almost laughed. The group went quiet for a second, just listening to birds and someone’s radio drifting from the house nearby. It felt like we were visiting someone’s home more than doing a tour.

The chocolate making part got messy fast — my hands smelled like warm cocoa butter for hours after. Andrés showed us how they grind sugar cane too; he let me try turning the old wooden press, which is harder than it looks (I nearly gave up halfway). Li laughed when I tried to say “trapiche” in Spanish — probably butchered it. We finished with tiny cups of fresh-brewed coffee under a tin roof while rain started tapping overhead, which just made everything taste richer somehow.

I still think about that first sip — bitter but soft at the edges, nothing like what I get at home. It wasn’t fancy or anything, but there was something honest about it all. If you want a day trip from La Fortuna that feels personal (and not rushed), this coffee & chocolate tour is worth slowing down for.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit family coffee and chocolate farm

• Arrive at North Fields Cafe
• Experience coffee growing process
• Learn about chocolate production
• Explore Costa Rican culture

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this La Fortuna coffee & chocolate tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included if your hotel is less than 10 minutes from La Fortuna.

What do you taste during the North Fields farm tour?

You’ll taste fresh coffee cherries, cacao pulp, prepared chocolate, sugar cane juice, and brewed coffee.

Is this tour suitable for children or infants?

Yes, infants and small children can join; strollers or prams are welcome on the farm paths.

Are there public transportation options nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near North Fields Cafe in La Fortuna.

How long does it take to reach North Fields Cafe from central La Fortuna?

If your hotel is within 10 minutes of La Fortuna town center, transport is included and quick.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off if you’re staying within 10 minutes of La Fortuna town center. You’ll get guided tastings of coffee cherries, cacao fruit, fresh-made chocolate, plus sugar cane juice preparation — all with water to drink along the way before heading back to your hotel.