Family farm in Monteverde
About Finca Paraíso
A family dairy farm in Monteverde, Costa Rica.
Our story
Our story of sustainability and tradition in Monteverde
Finca Paraíso is a family-run dairy farm in Monteverde, about 15 minutes from Santa Elena. Orlando and his family work the farm every day and welcome visitors to share how a small Costa Rican dairy farm really works.
We farm without chemicals and take care of our animals and the land. Our herd of more than 20 cows grazes outdoors in the hills of Monteverde, and their milk is what our guests turn into fresh cheese with their own hands.
Keeping the dairy tradition of Monteverde alive
The dairy and cheese tradition of Monteverde goes back to the 1950s, when a group of Quaker families settled here, started dairy farming and made cheese. Today our family keeps that tradition alive, one tour at a time.
The people you will meet
Orlando and his family
They run the farm and guide you on the farm & cheese tour.
Carolina
She leads the bread and empanada class in the farm kitchen.
Doña Yolanda
The Monteverde artisan behind Creaciones Yolanda, in our shop.
Eimmy
She crochets the Amygurumis CR amigurumis by hand.