Heredia Surroundings
The rural countryside of the region surrounding Heredia is a major center for growing coffee. Many of Costa Rica's famous coffee plantations surround Heredia and visitors to the area can spot ox-carts loaded with beans being pulled from the plantations.
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Barva - Museum of Popular Culture
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Museum of Popular Culture
Santa Lucía de Barva, Heredia
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Santa Lucía de Barva, Heredia
Costa Rica
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Britt Coffee Farm Tours
The Café Britt farm "coffeetours" have combined an interesting tour and stage production to explain the coffee-growing process and highlight the importance of coffee to Costa Rica. The tour includes a visit to the coffee finca (farm) and the roasting plant where visitors can observe the coffee "cherry" transformed into a roasted bean.
A live, bilingual (Spanish/English) presentation follows, using both actors and multimedia. The tour is completed with coffee-tasting sessions that are led by experienced tasters.
A live, bilingual (Spanish/English) presentation follows, using both actors and multimedia. The tour is completed with coffee-tasting sessions that are led by experienced tasters.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:03 | 8:03 | 8:03 | 8:03 | 8:03 | 8:03 | 8:03 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Tours take place during the harvest season from November to February.
3 tours daily: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 3 p.m.
Admission US$25 per person including transportation from downtown San Jose.
The shop is open year-round.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
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