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#1 Food & Drink Tours in La Fortuna de San Carlos
De nuestra tierra a tu taza La historia detrás de North Fields
En North Fields, somos una empresa familiar de tours de café y cacao en La Fortuna, ¡y siempre nos complace darle la bienvenida! Le guiamos en cada paso del proceso, desde el cuidado de las plántulas hasta la cosecha, el procesamiento, el secado, la molienda, el tostado, el empaque y la degustación. Todo lo que hacemos refleja los valores que aprendimos en casa y nuestra profunda conexión con la tierra.
Un tour familiar con raíces en La Fortuna
A lo largo de los años, crecer rodeados del aroma del café y el chocolate nos inspiró a continuar nuestro camino familiar y abrir nuestros campos a otros. Esta es una historia que ha pasado de generación en generación, y hoy tenemos el honor de compartirla con ustedes.
Tour familiar
North Fields nació como un pequeño proyecto familiar en Naranjo, basado en la idea de compartir todo lo que amamos y cuidamos de nuestra tierra. Nuestra familia proviene de cuatro generaciones de agricultores en Costa Rica, siempre trabajando con el mismo esfuerzo y las mismas tradiciones con las que crecimos.
Conexión profunda con La Fortuna
La Fortuna siempre ha sido nuestro hogar. Aquí aprendimos a comprender la tierra, el clima y la fauna local que sustenta naturalmente nuestros cultivos. Vivir cerca del Volcán Arenal nos brindó una conexión estrecha con esta región y las tradiciones que guían nuestro trabajo.
De dónde viene nuestro café y cacao
Naranjo, Alajuela, es de donde aún proviene la mayor parte de nuestra cosecha de café. El cacao se cultiva en las regiones de Guatuso y Upala, conocidas por su suelo fértil y sus condiciones ideales de cultivo. Desde allí, todo lo que cultivamos se procesa en La Fortuna. Aquí es donde tostamos, molemos y empacamos nuestro café, y donde trabajamos el cacao para convertirlo en chocolate. También es donde podrá experimentar todo el proceso, desde la planta hasta la taza y la barra.
Compromiso a largo plazo con la comunidad
Al compartir lo que aprendimos de nuestros abuelos, contribuimos a mantener vivo el conocimiento agrícola local. Apoyamos a las familias cercanas mediante la agricultura responsable y el turismo responsable, creando oportunidades para nuestra comunidad hoy.
Nuestra filosofía y forma de trabajar
Nuestra filosofía y forma de trabajar
Lo que dicen los visitantes
Tanja O.
03:16 13 Mar 26
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
02:40 12 Mar 26
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
13:52 27 Jan 26
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
22:54 26 Jan 26
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
22:16 26 Jan 26
Loved the tour. Our guide Valerie did an amazing job. Thank you!
Matthew Ellis
21:33 26 Jan 26
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
00:59 21 Jan 26
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
21:24 16 Jan 26
One of the best tours I've ever taken.
Informative, impressive, and managed with great humor.
Many thanks to our guide.
🙏🎉
Informative, impressive, and managed with great humor.
Many thanks to our guide.
🙏🎉
Nyera Youssef
23:22 15 Jan 26
Really thorough and informative tour with lots of sampling. Make sure you say hi to Spike, the neighboring farm dog!
L. Ayala
21:00 15 Jan 26
Had a great time in a tour with Valerie.
Ann Faurschou
15:39 15 Jan 26
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
03:19 15 Jan 26
What a great experience. Our tour guide was amazing! Everyone is so kind! highly recommend visiting.
Clarisse Baluyot
04:46 09 Jan 26
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
21:41 03 Jan 26
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
17:54 28 Dec 25
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
15:35 27 Dec 25
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
03:45 23 Dec 25
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.
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