Monteverde is a great destination to experience the culture and traditions of the Costa Rican in a sustainable way with the environment and the community. El Trapiche is a family-run ranch where you will learn all about the traditional methods of production in a local farm.
The transportation will pick you up at your selected Monteverde hotel and after a short 25’ minutes ride; you will arrive to the tourist project.
In company with a friendly and knowledgeable guide, the 2 hours walk begins with an interactive tour through a hilly paths bordered by nature and different plantations. The walk will not be long nor intense, is suitable for people of all ages and abilities and every participant will be able to taste the products at each stage, having an authentic experience.
You will see the entire process of coffee production, starting with it is grown and how the beans are collected by hand from the bush to ensure that only the ripe cherries are picked.
Then, passing by the grinding and peeling, until drying and roasting to get it ready and enjoy an exquisite cup of coffee. In the cocoa process, you will see how chocolate, becomes in the product that we know and love. Sugar is another product that you will have the chance to learn and see how the sugar cane is grinded and how, at the end of the process, delicious candy and brown sugar is obtained.
In each plantation, the guide will explain you the artisan process using typical artefacts that are involved in the production.
At the end of the tour, you will enjoy a "gallo de arracache" a very typical meal of the Costa Rican Culinary Culture served with fresh coffee or sugar cane juice.
Type of Excursion: Culture
Difficulty Level: Suitable for all tourists
Days of Operation: Monday to Sunday
Approximate Duration: 3 hours
Approximate Pick Up Time: AM*: Between 09:00am to 09:25am
PM: Between 02:00pm to 02:25pm
Recommendations: Comfortable clothing with lightweight short pants and a short-sleeved shirt. For footwear, hiking boots or sturdy sneakers with good grips are best. Also, bring a raincoat as it rains frequently in the cloud forest. If it is sunny, bring sun visor hat or similar, Sunglasses with UV protection and sunscreen. Do not forget insects repellent, aluminium water bottle and camera.
In case of passengers with reduced mobility, heart or respiratory problems, epilepsy, overweight, or women in any stages of pregnancy, please advise us in advance in order to take the previsions and provide them with the best possible care.
Children Policy: Infants from 0-5 years are free of charge. CHD rate apply from 6 to 12 years old
Important Remarks: This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers to operate and maximum of 80 passengers. Maximum passengers per guide: 16 participants
*AM schedule is not available on Sundays. This day only operates PM
