Tierra Amiga Artisanal and Organic Coffee Tour in San Marcos
From cherry to cup — discover the living heritage of Costa Rican coffee culture on a working family farm.
The Tierra Amiga Artisanal Coffee Tour offers an immersive, hands-on journey through one of Costa Rica's most respected coffee-growing regions, guiding visitors through every stage of artisanal production on a certified organic family farm.
San Marcos, located in the Tarrazú region, is widely recognized as a benchmark for premium Costa Rican arabica. Tierra Amiga sits at the heart of this landscape, where altitude, volcanic soil, and careful stewardship combine to produce coffee with a distinctive character. The farm's commitment to organic practices means no synthetic inputs — just time, knowledge, and tradition.
This tour is designed for all experience levels, from those who simply appreciate a good cup to those who want to understand the agricultural and cultural systems behind it. The pace is relaxed, the setting is family-friendly, and the learning is genuine.
Tour Highlights
Walk through certified organic coffee plots and observe sustainable farming practices in one of Costa Rica's premier coffee zones.
Participate in hand-picking ripe coffee cherries during harvest season and learn to distinguish quality fruit by sight and touch.
Follow the complete artisanal processing chain, from depulping and fermentation through drying and milling, on a single family property.
Observe traditional roasting methods and understand how roast profiles affect the final flavor of each batch.
Conclude with a guided tasting of freshly roasted Tierra Amiga coffee and learn the sensory vocabulary used by professional cuppers.
Experience a working farm environment managed by a local family with deep roots in the Tarrazú coffee tradition.
Tour Itinerary
Arrive at the Tierra Amiga property and meet your host family. Receive an overview of the farm's history, organic certification, and its place within the broader Tarrazú coffee-growing landscape.
Walk the farm rows and learn to identify mature coffee cherries ready for picking. During harvest season, guests participate directly in hand-picking alongside the farm team.
Follow the cherries through depulping and fermentation. Your guide explains how water management and timing at this stage influence the coffee's acidity and sweetness.
Observe the drying beds and learn how moisture levels are monitored. See how dried parchment coffee is milled and sorted before it reaches the roaster.
Watch a live roasting session using the farm's artisanal equipment. The guide explains how heat, airflow, and timing are managed to achieve a consistent and characterful roast.
Taste freshly prepared Tierra Amiga coffee and explore tasting notes as a group. Guests have the opportunity to purchase farm-direct coffee before departure.
What Is Included
Included
- Guided farm and processing tour
- Hands-on coffee cherry picking experience
- Full artisanal process demonstration
- Live roasting session
- Coffee tasting and cupping session
- Local expert guide throughout
Not Included
- Transportation to and from the farm
- Gratuities for guides and staff
- Coffee purchases at the farm shop
- Travel insurance
Important Information
Reserve Your Spot at Tierra Amiga
Spaces on this small-group farm tour are limited. Secure your place and experience Costa Rican coffee culture at its most authentic.
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