Activities: Coffee Tours
My alarm sounded, rousing me from a deep sleep. It was 6:15 a.m., and I had to be ready before the Monteverde Coffee Tour van arrived at 7:20. Our morning meal of French toast, eggs, ham, and a delicious Tree House cafe con leche, a tantalizing mix of two espresso shots and foamed milk, helped get us started.
The tour transport van arrived on time, and Mallory and I climbed on board. Our guide, Juan, explained that his role today would be mainly as translator; we were headed to an actual coffee plantation, and the farm …
Location: Monteverde Region, Monteverde, Santa Elena and Cerro Plano »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Coffee Tours, Night Walks »
The Central Valley is often ignored in favor of Costa Rica’s more famous attractions, but, as a lover of mountains and cool temperatures, it is one of my favorite areas in the country. Admittedly, San Jose is as crowded as they say, but it’s a good crowd — on weekend afternoons, clowns and musicians entertain locals in the park, artists sell their handmade wares, and the city comes alive with culture, life and love. Alajuela, Heredia and Cartago are much the same, though on a smaller scale. The word mundane doesn’t exist here.
The Central Valley …
Location: Central Valley, Heredia, Recent Trips, San Jose »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Canopy Tours, Coffee Tours, Hiking, Volcanoes »
I sat on the bus headed toward Barva, Heredia, and a mixture of excitement and nervousness sat like a knot in my throat. I had just moved to the outskirts of Heredia two weeks prior, and both the bus route and my stop’s identifying landmark – the Barva Castle – were completely new to me.
Luckily, my seat neighbor was familiar with Barva and, with her help, I hopped off the bus just north of the huge, medieval-looking castle (a private residence, I gathered). I hailed a taxi, but soon discovered that the quarter-mile journey would …
Location: Central Valley, Heredia »
Activities: Coffee Tours »
