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Experience a Hands-On Coffee and Chocolate Tour in Costa Rica
Walk through a family-run experience in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, where you see, smell, and take part in how coffee and cacao are processed and prepared. The North Fields tour gives you an immersive experience guided by those who live and breathe this tradition every day. Come see it for yourself!
Experience a Hands-On Coffee and Chocolate Tour in Costa Rica
Walk through a family-run farm in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, where you see, smell, and take part in how coffee and cacao are processed and prepared. The North Fields tour gives you an immersive experience guided by those who live and breathe this tradition every day. Come see it for yourself!
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From Our Land to Your Cup
A Traditional Coffee and Chocolate Tour in La Fortuna
Are you a coffee or chocolate lover? Then this is a tour you’ll truly enjoy.
At North Fields, we share the essence, tradition, and culture behind our specialty coffee and cacao on the slopes of the Arenal Volcano. Here, you’ll explore our tour and see how our cocoa seeds and coffee beans are cared for, harvested, roasted, packaged, and transformed following responsible and organic principles, from seed to final product.
This visit is about getting closer to the roots of Costa Rica’s farming traditions, walking through the plantation, and understanding the care and knowledge behind every cup and every bite.
Walk Our Land and Follow the Journey From Bean to Cup and Bar
As you move through our fields, you’ll follow the entire process step by step, from freshly picked coffee cherries and cacao pods to the crafted flavors you’ll later enjoy.
Tour moments you’ll experience:
- Walk the plantation: Stroll through coffee and cacao fields while your guide points out beans, pods, and the different plantations around the property.
- From seed to cup and bar: Learn how coffee cherries and cacao pods are harvested, dried, roasted, and transformed through traditional methods used in Costa Rica.
- Taste the results: Enjoy freshly prepared coffee and rich chocolate; you might just find your new favorite flavors!
Tour Details
Duration:
Approx. 2 hours
Location:
La Fortuna, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Languages:
English & Spanish
Schedule
Select the time:
What's Included in Your Experience
Discover how Costa Rican coffee and chocolate come to life during your time with us on the tour and get ready to have one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
Here’s what’s included in the tour:
- Guided visit through our family-run experience
- Walk through coffee and cacao fields
- Explanation of the entire process, from nursery to final product
- Live demonstrations of roasting, grinding, preparation, and packaging
- Coffee and chocolate tastings
- Access to small plantations of cacao, sugarcane, and local crops
- Insight into Costa Rica’s traditional farming culture
Shuttle service from your hotel is available upon request.
Tour Details
Duration:
Approx. 2 hours
Location:
La Fortuna, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Languages & Schedule
Select your language and then your time:
Who This Tour Is For
If you want an authentic coffee experience, go beyond simply sipping a cup, and understand where it comes from, this tour was created with you in mind.
- Coffee and chocolate lovers looking for a deeper, more meaningful experience
- Travelers curious about local traditions and Costa Rican farm culture
- Couples and families seeking a fun, hands-on activity
- Visitors who enjoy learning, tasting, and connecting with local stories
- Anyone searching for a relaxed and authentic experience in La Fortuna
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Trusted By Clients
Family owned business with an authentic experience about Craft Specialty Coffee and Chocolate production in La Fortuna de San Carlos area.
What Visitors Say
Tanja O.
5 months ago
Because of the good reviews we decided to book here and didn't regret it.
David was our guide. We highly recommend him. He truly loves his job and was indefatigable in explaining everything. His english was perfect and we had a lot of fun listening to him. Also we could try a lot of things. Coffee, chocolate, sugar-cane juice and rum.
David was our guide. We highly recommend him. He truly loves his job and was indefatigable in explaining everything. His english was perfect and we had a lot of fun listening to him. Also we could try a lot of things. Coffee, chocolate, sugar-cane juice and rum.
Christoph Von Känel
5 months ago
Great Tour in La Fortuna. Our Guide Esteban did a really good job with explaining everything. He's a funny, positive lad with great knowledge about coffe/chocolate/cacao/sugarcane. He also shared some information about the costa rican culture/economic developments/history, which was interesting and authentic. Thanks Esteban and all the best to you. Arriba, abajo, al centro, pa dentro, salud!
Marissa Wheeler
6 months ago
Our tour guide was Esteban and he was amazing! He was so informative and had a great spirit. He kept the tour interesting and fun and we had the best time
Sahar
6 months ago
We managed to get a last minute reservation and we are SO happy about it! Not only was the tour so fun and informative thanks to ESTEBAN who was ammaaaaazing and super engaging, but we also tasted lots of amazing chocolate and coffee. Everything was so well organized that the 2.5 hours passed by super fast. Highly recommend to anyone visiting La fortuna. Pura Vida from Canada 🙂
Simona Malūkė
6 months ago
Loved the tour. Our guide Valerie did an amazing job. Thank you!
Matthew Ellis
6 months ago
Northfield’s Coffee and Chocolate Tour in La Fortuna was a wonderful and genuinely informative way to spend an afternoon. The tour itself was well paced, engaging, and thoughtfully laid out, with changing scenery that kept things interesting rather than feeling like a static lecture. The coffee and chocolate samples were excellent and plentiful, which is always appreciated.
What really made this experience stand out, though, was our guide Jonathan. His English was excellent, his delivery was confident, and his depth of knowledge was honestly impressive, especially considering he is only 20 years old. He answered questions effortlessly and clearly has a real passion for what he does. I have no idea what Northfield is paying him, but they should probably triple it.
I would not hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone visiting La Fortuna. If you’re lucky enough to get Jonathan as your guide, you’re in for a great experience.
What really made this experience stand out, though, was our guide Jonathan. His English was excellent, his delivery was confident, and his depth of knowledge was honestly impressive, especially considering he is only 20 years old. He answered questions effortlessly and clearly has a real passion for what he does. I have no idea what Northfield is paying him, but they should probably triple it.
I would not hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone visiting La Fortuna. If you’re lucky enough to get Jonathan as your guide, you’re in for a great experience.
Chad Nabity
6 months ago
Great tour. They show off the plants and how they grow. Cacao, sugar can and coffee. They also demonstrate the process in of all 3 and give samples. I left on a sugar high. I rarely have that much sugar in a day.
Bought both chocolate and coffee.
Our guide Valerie did a great job with the explanations including the fact that most of the coffee they serve is from a plantation at different site but that this place close to La Fortuna was opened because it is closer to the city. Think of it like a tasting room in Oregon, Washington or California. You have to go to where the people are but you can still promote your product.
Well worth the price of entry and i would suggest this tour to anyone. It was easy to get around and all of the paths are paved.
Bought both chocolate and coffee.
Our guide Valerie did a great job with the explanations including the fact that most of the coffee they serve is from a plantation at different site but that this place close to La Fortuna was opened because it is closer to the city. Think of it like a tasting room in Oregon, Washington or California. You have to go to where the people are but you can still promote your product.
Well worth the price of entry and i would suggest this tour to anyone. It was easy to get around and all of the paths are paved.
Ralf Dzikonski
6 months ago
One of the best tours I've ever taken.
Informative, impressive, and managed with great humor.
Many thanks to our guide.
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Informative, impressive, and managed with great humor.
Many thanks to our guide.
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Nyera Youssef
6 months ago
Really thorough and informative tour with lots of sampling. Make sure you say hi to Spike, the neighboring farm dog!
L. Ayala
6 months ago
Had a great time in a tour with Valerie.
Ann Faurschou
6 months ago
The tour was fantastic! Esteban was an incredibly enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. We were treated with many delicious samples in an interactive experience. We would highly recommend this tour!
Melissa Vangehr
6 months ago
What a great experience. Our tour guide was amazing! Everyone is so kind! highly recommend visiting.
Clarisse Baluyot
7 months ago
Nice easy and informative tour about cacao plants, chocolate and coffee making process, and sugarcane juice! Our tour guide Jonah/Jonathan was very easygoing and knowledgeable, answered all of our questions. Had a good sense of humor especially in my group that included me and two inquisitive American families!
We even spotted a howler monkey in the distant trees and heard a few!
We even spotted a howler monkey in the distant trees and heard a few!
Abi Buell
7 months ago
Went on this tour with our family of 4 (aged 20s-50s) and absolutely loved it! Highlight of the tour was our guide, David. He grew up on coffee farms and gave so many interested tidbits about growing up in this field. Was able to try medium roast, and dark roast, while also experiencing sugar cane, chocolate, and coffee beans. We even saw some toucans and macaws! Gift shop was reasonably priced, and I will definitely be ordering our coffee beans from here on out.
Victoria Lee
7 months ago
Cesar was a great guide - very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about coffee and chocolate. Throughout the tour, you will receive a variety of chocolate samples including a make it your own moment with vanilla, coconut, salt, etc. and two different cups of coffee. It is very information heavy so don't plan on coming if you're just there for some samples and don’t want to learn about the process. The tour concludes in the gift shop where you can purchase a variety of chocolate bars. We bought a vandola as our souvenir from the trip and it's beautiful and very fairly priced.
megan sparrow
7 months ago
One of our favorite activities in Costa Rica. We usually skip tours because they often feel slow paced, but the North Fields Chocolate and Coffee Tour completely changed our minds. From start to finish, it was engaging, interactive, and very well paced.
Our guide Cesar was outstanding and truly the reason this tour stood out. He was knowledgeable, passionate, and incredibly easy to listen to, making the entire experience feel natural and fun rather than like a typical tour. He explained the coffee and chocolate process in a way that was interesting for everyone, and his enthusiasm really brought it all to life. The tasting sessions for both chocolate and coffee were a huge highlight and absolutely delicious. We also noticed families with kids on the tour, and they were clearly having a great time too.
Our guide Cesar was outstanding and truly the reason this tour stood out. He was knowledgeable, passionate, and incredibly easy to listen to, making the entire experience feel natural and fun rather than like a typical tour. He explained the coffee and chocolate process in a way that was interesting for everyone, and his enthusiasm really brought it all to life. The tasting sessions for both chocolate and coffee were a huge highlight and absolutely delicious. We also noticed families with kids on the tour, and they were clearly having a great time too.
Sydnie Vo
7 months ago
Our family of 4 did this tour in the afternoon and it was honestly so fun. Our tour guide, David was incredible. He is so knowledgeable, so witty and very funny. He made sure all of us in the group had all our questions answered and made participation and engagement easy. You get to try many cafes, chocolates and learn all about the process and the farm. Definitely recommend as a family activity. Tour was around 2.5-3 hours total. We felt it was definitely worth our money and we came out with a better understanding of the coffee culture and history.
Life on Our Coffee & Cacao Farm
These images capture the everyday side of North Fields, from coffee and cacao fields to the roasting, packaging, and chocolate-making processes, and the small details that make your tour an authentic, hands-on experience.
Come Taste Our Coffee & Chocolate Experience!
There’s nothing like standing where your coffee and chocolate come to life—watching the coffee being roasted and packaged, seeing the chocolate being made, and tasting those flavors right on the farm. If you’re curious about where these two iconic harvests really come from, this coffee and chocolate tour in Costa Rica is for you. Reserve your spot and experience it all where it starts!
1. What will I see during the coffee and chocolate tour?
During the coffee-chocolate tour, you’ll walk through the plantation, see coffee and cacao plants growing on the farm, and learn how the entire process works, from nursery to roasting, packaging, and chocolate-making. You’ll also watch live demonstrations before enjoying the final results
2. How much is the North Fields coffee and chocolate tour?
No, you don’t need to love coffee to enjoy the visit. The experience also explores cacao, chocolate making, and the stories behind the farm, making it enjoyable even for those who are more curious about chocolate.
3. What steps of the coffee and cacao process will I see during the tour?
During the tour, you’ll see every stage that takes place here on the farm. This includes visiting the nursery, walking through the plantation, watching a harvest demonstration, and learning how we dry, roast, and grind coffee.
You’ll also see how we process cacao, prepare cacao drinks, and turn the beans into chocolate. The experience ends with a tasting session where you can try everything fresh.
4. How long is the Coffee and Chocolate Tour in Costa Rica?
The Coffee and Chocolate Tour in Costa Rica lasts approximately 2 hours, giving you enough time to explore the farm, learn about the process, and enjoy the tastings at a relaxed pace.
5. Is the tour mostly walking, or is it easy to do?
The tour involves light walking through the property and plantation paths. It’s easy to follow and suitable for most visitors, including families and travelers who prefer a relaxed experience.
6. Does the tour include coffee and chocolate tasting?
Yes, the tour includes tastings of specialty coffee and dark chocolate. You get to try different chocolate percentages, similar to comparing flavors ranging from 60% to 85% cacao (dark chocolate), and sample freshly brewed coffee.
7. Is the coffee and chocolate tour conducted in English?
Yes, the tour includes tastings of specialty coffee and dark chocolate. You get to try different chocolate percentages, similar to comparing flavors ranging from 60% to 85% cacao (dark chocolate), and sample freshly brewed coffee.
