THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Spend a full day at Aquiares learning coffee cultivation, processing and roasting, plant your own tree, and cool off at a waterfall—an immersive farm experience near Turrialba. Practical, hands-on and family-friendly, the tour includes meals and cupping sessions.
Spend a full day at Aquiares learning coffee cultivation, processing and roasting, plant your own tree, and cool off at a waterfall—an immersive farm experience near Turrialba. Practical, hands-on and family-friendly, the tour includes meals and cupping sessions.
Mornings on the Aquiares estate begin with the smell of fresh roast and a green slope that seems to breathe. Visitors climb into an old farm truck and crest a ridge where the Ceibo lookout opens onto a patchwork of coffee plots, palms and distant volcano flanks. The air dares you to slow down; the river below insists you cool off later.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Aquiares Coffee & Community Experience · Aquiares, Cartago
Mornings on the Aquiares estate begin with the smell of fresh roast and a green slope that seems to breathe. Visitors climb into an old farm truck and crest a ridge where the Ceibo lookout opens onto a patchwork of coffee plots, palms and distant volcano flanks. The air dares you to slow down; the river below insists you cool off later.
Aquiares sits in the Turrialba region of Costa Rica’s Cartago province, an area shaped by volcanic ash and steep river valleys that make rich, well-drained soils ideal for arabica coffee. The hacienda and surrounding community reflect a working agricultural culture with roots in 19th–20th century coffee expansion—farm roads, a small church and family-run beneficio mills still in use.
The day tour threads practical immersion with local life: a visit to a lookout, a brief church and community stop, planting a coffee sapling, picking ripe cherries, and watching the beneficio (wet mill) transform fruit into parchment. A guided roasting and cupping session decodes aroma, acidity and body; vendors in the shop sell small-batch roasts. Midday, a shaded trail leads to a cooling waterfall where a swim is optional and refreshing.
Practical guidance: wear sturdy shoes with good traction for farm trails and slick rocks, pack a light rain layer (tropical showers are common), bring a refillable bottle and sun protection. Reservations are required; the full itinerary runs about eight hours with included breakfast, snacks and lunch. The tour moves at a steady community pace—respect local customs, and be prepared to handle uneven terrain and brief uphill sections.
The experience is an approximately 8‑hour private tour (about 480 minutes) that includes breakfast, lunch, coffee cupping and the waterfall stop.
Yes—children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult; activities include hands-on planting and optional swimming.
Cards may be accepted at the shop but bringing small bills for souvenirs or tips is recommended.
Transport is not guaranteed in the itinerary; most guests travel by car or arrange local transport—confirm pickup options with the operator.
Aquiares Coffee & Community Experience operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Mornings on the Aquiares estate begin with the smell of fresh roast and a green slope that seems to breathe. Visitors climb into an old farm truck and crest a ridge where the Ceibo lookout opens onto a patchwork of coffee plots, palms and distant volcano flanks. The air dares you to slow down; the river below insists you cool off later.
Mornings on the Aquiares estate begin with the smell of fresh roast and a green slope that seems to breathe. Visitors climb into an old farm truck and crest a ridge where the Ceibo lookout opens onto a patchwork of coffee plots, palms and distant volcano flanks. The air dares you to slow down; the river below insists you cool off later.
Aquiares sits in the Turrialba region of Costa Rica’s Cartago province, an area shaped by volcanic ash and steep river valleys that make rich, well-drained soils ideal for arabica coffee. The hacienda and surrounding community reflect a working agricultural culture with roots in 19th–20th century coffee expansion—farm roads, a small church and family-run beneficio mills still in use.
The day tour threads practical immersion with local life: a visit to a lookout, a brief church and community stop, planting a coffee sapling, picking ripe cherries, and watching the beneficio (wet mill) transform fruit into parchment. A guided roasting and cupping session decodes aroma, acidity and body; vendors in the shop sell small-batch roasts. Midday, a shaded trail leads to a cooling waterfall where a swim is optional and refreshing.
Practical guidance: wear sturdy shoes with good traction for farm trails and slick rocks, pack a light rain layer (tropical showers are common), bring a refillable bottle and sun protection. Reservations are required; the full itinerary runs about eight hours with included breakfast, snacks and lunch. The tour moves at a steady community pace—respect local customs, and be prepared to handle uneven terrain and brief uphill sections.