Tours
Farm Cheese Tour
What's included:
Cheese - Tortillas
Drinks: Coffee - Tea - Sugar Cane Water
Prices:
Adults $30
Childs $15
Times:
8 AM
11 AM
2 PM
Welcome to authentic Monteverde farm life! In this experience, you will immerse yourself in the charm of rural life in Costa Rica and discover the secrets of sustainable agriculture in a magical environment.
Welcome on the farm: Our local hosts will greet you with a warm welcome and an introduction to the farm. They will explain our philosophy of not using chemicals and how we take care of our animals and the earth.
Animal Feeding: You will have the opportunity to feed our friendly farm animals, from chickens to pigs, and learn about their behaviors and care.
Milking Cows: Have you ever wanted to milk a cow? We will teach you the technique and you will be able to enjoy the experience of milking our dairy cows. It is a unique activity that travelers can rarely do on their own.
Making artisanal cheese: Discover the secrets of Costa Rican artisanal cheese production. We will guide you through the entire process, from collecting fresh milk to making delicious cheese.
Meet local farmers: You will have the opportunity to chat with local farmers and learn about their lifestyle. You will learn fascinating stories and feel part of our community.
Snacks with local products: After the activity, you will enjoy a homemade snack prepared with fresh ingredients from the farm and local products. Experience the authentic flavor of Monteverde, Costa Rica.
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Definitively the best tour we went on in Monteverde (~20 min drive from town). Orlando was super friendly, laid back, and an excellent guide. He not only provided details on... read more the day to day operation of the farm, it's history, and his family's connection to it, but also took the time to chat with and learn a little bit about every guest on the tour. And if you're not quite as into the narrative portion, you also get to feed/interact with the cows and make and eat fresh tortillas and cheese. There's not much more you can possibly ask for out of a tour.
11 de noviembre de 2024This was such a sweet and wholesome experience! It was such a pleasure getting to meet Orlando’s family and see his home and meet all the animals!!
5 de noviembre de 2024Orlando is an amazing guide and we learned so much during this tour of his family farm. His mother and father are also very kind and they care about their... read more guests. We got lucky with a private tour and it was awesome. Love trying all the different things on the farm and learning how to make cheese and tortillas. Cannot recommend this tour enough. It was our favorite in Costa Rica. 10/10 stars!!!
31 de octubre de 2024 -
Excellent tour that I would recommend to anyone who is spending time around Monteverde. My wife and I loved every part of it!
27 de agosto de 2024Orlando’s family farm is located in the magical Monteverde hillside just outside Santa Elena. Upon arrival, we were met by Carolina who promptly escorted us to reception area. Orlando briefly... read more joined us and began the tour of the family farm. Going through the history of how it all started and the current aspirations. After wandering the property, we fed the cows and even bottle fed a baby cow. Afterwards we joined Carolina to learn the secrets to handmade tortillas and cheese. We enjoyed the experience!
19 de agosto de 2024My husband and I really enjoyed visiting Orlando and his family’s farm and we had a great time. Both him and Carolina were great hosts and had a lovely farm... read more and animals which were all very loved and well taken care of. It was really interesting to hear about organic farming and seeing how cheese is made. Thank you very much 😊
13 de julio de 2024 -
Orlando was incredibly hospitable. He went above and beyond to provide us with an extraordinary experience. He even gave us very useful recommendations that made us continue our trip with... read more peace of mind. His dad was also very friendly and made us feel at home. His sister was extremely kind and we enjoyed the cooking process with her so much.
2 de junio de 2024 -
If you are looking for a personal, unique experience in Monteverde, look no further than this tour! It was so fun meeting Orlando and his family and seeing how their... read more small cheese farm operates! highly highly recommend 🙂
15 de abril de 2024Me and my partner came here before we left town and we loved it! Orlando and his sister are very personable and knowledgeable. We loved hanging out with them, talking... read more about the farm, and cracking jokes. I would recommend this tour to my family and friends.
10 de abril de 2024We had a wonderful time at Finca El Paraiso! Being able to see how a real sustainable dairy farm works was extremely educational. The views were amazing, and we got... read more a chance to do hands on activities including making tortillas and cheese. Orlando and his sister were wonderful hosts, we would recommend this tour to anyone who is in Monteverde.
21 de marzo de 2024 -
Orlando and his family were welcoming and friendly. I learned a lot about his family farm and loved interacting with the animals. The views from his farm are beautiful and... read more I’d go again just for that alone. The cheese and tortilla making portion was so fun and I learned a lot from this entire experience.
16 de marzo de 2024This was a great experience, especially for families. The hosts share their stories, and you get a little bit of a feeling of what every day farm life is... read more like in this area. We very much appreciated their work towards certified organic farm practices and this is the kind of small farm you want to support in every way you can. The queso fresca and tortillas were amazing and it was fun making them and spending time with the animals!
13 de marzo de 2024
Costa Rican Bread Making Classes
What's included:
Cheese - Tortillas
Drinks: Coffee - Tea - Sugar Cane Water
Prices:
Adults $30
Childs $15
Times:
10 AM
1 PM
We invite you to a unique culinary journey in Monteverde! In our bread cooking class experience, you’ll explore local baking tradition, make your own bread, delicious empanadas, and meet talented local chefs.
Welcome and introduction: We will begin with a warm welcome in our kitchen. We will introduce you to our team of local chefs, passionate about the baking tradition in Monteverde.
Preparation of ingredients: We will guide you in the selection of fresh and local ingredients that we will use in the preparation of bread and empanadas. You will learn about the importance of quality ingredients in cooking.
Dough preparation: You will discover the secrets of preparing bread and empanada doughs. Our experts will teach you traditional techniques that make the process special.
Creating Your Own Bread: In this hands-on experience, you’ll have the opportunity to knead, shape, and bake your own bread. It’s an interactive activity that travelers rarely get to enjoy on their own.
Creation of empanadas: You will learn how to make empanadas filled with local ingredients. You can customize your empanadas with your favorite flavors.
Culinary conversations and anecdotes: As we cook together, we will share stories and anecdotes about the baking tradition in Monteverde and the importance of cooking in our culture.
Community meal: After cooking, we will sit together to enjoy the food we have prepared. It’s an opportunity to savor the local flavors of Monteverde and meet other travelers.
Tasting of local flavors: We will complement the meal with a tasting of local flavors of Monteverde, which includes authentic ingredients and regional products.