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Aquiares Coffee & Community Experience

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Aquiares Coffee & Community Experience
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Located high on the slopes of the Turrialba Volcano, Aquiares is the largest coffee farm in Costa Rica. Not far to the East is the Caribbean, which brings in humidity that helps nurture our farm's intense biodiversity. In Aquiares, you will be able to explore forests that hold 79 species of birds, learn all about coffee, indulge in gourmet Costa Rican food, and be a part of our friendly community. We offer bespoke experiences that focus on coffee education, nature exploration and rural community engagement. Aquiares is a hidden gem, a unique coffee community that will transport you back in time and help you discover just how much story lies behind your daily cup of coffee.
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Erika H
Vernon, Canada1 contribution
1Very informative tour. Well worth it.
Nov. 2023 • Couples
Very informative tour that covered all aspects of coffee production. Had a wonderful time. The property is stunning and the coffee is amazing. Thanks so much!
Review of: A taste of Aquiares - 2 hours Coffee Tour
Written November 28, 2023
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Melanie F
2 contributions
Amazing experience
It was an amazing trip through the process of coffee. From the planting to tasting the finished coffee. The whole process is explained in detail and understandable. Our guide was friendly and open to all questions. He really lives for his coffee and you can feel it.
Since we visited Costa Rica in the off season it was just the two of us, so we had a "private" tour.
We really recommend this tour.
Review of: A taste of Aquiares - 2 hours Coffee Tour
Written October 12, 2023
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Rebecca B
1 contribution
Informational!
Aug. 2023 • Family
We received the history of the town, an understanding of the growing/harvesting/processing of coffee, & tasted 2 types of coffee processes.
Review of: A taste of Aquiares - 2 hours Coffee Tour
Written August 27, 2023
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Drew G
4 contributions
Gotta try this.
Aug. 2023 • Couples
This was a great tour through the coffee trees learning the process and all about the landscape. Being on horseback makes it even better. Our guide knew a ton and was eager to share everything he knew.
Review of: Horseback our Hacienda - 4 hours Coffee Tour
Written August 19, 2023
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Drew G
4 contributions
If you love coffee this is a no brained tour
Aug. 2023 • Couples
This was an amazing experience. Starting in the coffee trees and following the whole process of what it takes to get a cup of coffee is amazing.

Everyone there is super knowledgeable and passionate about the craft. Makes it even better.
Review of: Full day, the Aquiares way - Complete Coffee Tour
Written August 19, 2023
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Ann-Kathrin
Stuttgart, Germany8 contributions
Totally happy with the tour
Our tour with Tyrone was super nice! He didn’t rush any at all and made a lot of time for us in his busy schedule. He has a deep knowledge of nature and shared tons of information about coffee plants, sustainable agriculture and the involvement of the company in the community. The small tasting in the end was tasty and more than generous!
Review of: A taste of Aquiares - 2 hours Coffee Tour
Written July 31, 2023
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Ines L
7 contributions
Fantastic tour
Jul. 2023 • Couples
Amazing tour !! Aquiares coffee farm is located in a really beautiful area. The guide was fantastic and we learned so much. Only locals work there, it’s a real community. Huge consciousness of the environment as well. I loved that tour and would recommend to anyone !
Review of: A taste of Aquiares - 2 hours Coffee Tour
Written July 24, 2023
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Arranger2011
Tampa, FL5 contributions
A PERFECT WAY TO END OUR 2 WEEK TRIP TO COSTA RICA
May 2023
The food was wonderful and the view incredible.
Everyone was super friendly.
We even got a tour of the hacienda and plan to come and stay there in the future.
Review of: Complete Lunch in our house Hacienda La Esperanza
Written May 12, 2023
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Nicolas d
1 contribution
Extraordinary tour, can very much recommend it
Apr. 2023 • Friends
We arrived 2 hours early at the building of Aquiares and our guide invited us to come with him to the Aquiares Hacienda for the time in between. There we could rest from our journey at this beautiful place and were served fresh coffee which they didn’t want us to pay for.
Our tour was brilliant: coincidentally it was just the two of us for the tour at 2pm. So to say we had a private tour. It was very interesting and informative and entertaining and authentic. Our guide was very likeable and took all the time we needed for the questions so that in the end we were there for nearly 3 hours instead of the 2 it usually takes. Something that might distinguish the tour at the Aquiares facility is that they both have automated processes for the fully washed beans they produce but they also produce small batches of specialty coffee where they ferment the beans or take them through specific handmade processes. So one can see the whole bandwith of coffee production and all steps in the process.
All in all it was a great experience and probably the best tour we had so far in our stay.
I can totally recommend it.
Review of: A taste of Aquiares - 2 hours Coffee Tour
Written April 11, 2023
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Rike H
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Coffee Tour
Mar. 2023 • Friends
We had an amazing tour with William. Highly recommend him - he was very knowledgeable and super friendly. Answered all our questions and provided us with interesting facts about the coffee farm!
Review of: A taste of Aquiares - 2 hours Coffee Tour
Written March 27, 2023
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