Coffee, Chocolate & Sugarcane Tour La Fortuna: Taste & Make
You don't just taste these three crops; you make them yourself.
A coffee, chocolate, and sugarcane tasting and making class in La Fortuna where you participate in the cultivation and production of each crop alongside expert guides. The tour runs 90 minutes, includes private transportation, and covers the planting, harvesting, and processing steps that turn raw plants into the products you sample at the end.
The Experience
What separates this from a factory tour is that you're not watching from behind a rope. The guide walks you through how coffee, cacao, and sugarcane grow and are harvested, then hands you the tools to roast coffee beans, craft chocolate by hand, and press fresh sugarcane juice yourself. You get to smell the beans as they darken in the roaster and taste the chocolate while it's still warm. The raw sugarcane comes straight from the field.
Private transportation picks you up and brings you back, so the only thing you arrange is the time. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and the whole experience fits into 90 minutes—short enough to pair with other plans in La Fortuna, long enough to move through all three crops without rushing. The site is wheelchair accessible, and strollers work for infants and small children.
You leave with the flavors of what you made still on your tongue and a real sense of why these three plants matter to Costa Rica. This is not a museum visit; it's a working demonstration where your hands do the work.
What’s included
- Private transportation and hotel pickup.
- expert guide in English or Spanish.
- coffee roasting, chocolate making, and sugarcane pressing demonstrations.
- coffee and chocolate tastings.
- fresh sugarcane juice sample.
- tea or coffee.
- all fees and taxes.
Operated by Sloth Watching Trail
Is this one for you?Skip the logistics and dive straight into roasting coffee, crafting chocolate, and pressing sugarcane—we handle pickup and timing so you can taste everything fresh in a single morning or afternoon.
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Top questions
What exactly do I get to make during the tour?
You roast coffee beans, craft chocolate by hand, and press fresh sugarcane juice. The guide shows you each step of the process, then you do it yourself and taste the result.
How long does the coffee, chocolate, and sugarcane tour take?
The tour runs 90 minutes from start to finish, including all three crops and the tastings.
Is transportation included, or do I need to get to the location myself?
Private transportation is included—the operator picks you up and brings you back to your hotel or meeting point.
Can I do this tour if I use a wheelchair or have a stroller with me?
Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller throughout the tour.
What language is the guide in?
The guide is available in English or Spanish, and you choose when you book.
What's included in the price?
The tour includes private transportation, all tastings, coffee and chocolate demonstrations, sugarcane samples, tea or coffee, and all fees and taxes.
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