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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Unsere private Tour über die Farm von Orlando und seiner Familie war wunderbar! Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit, haben viel gelernt und ganz viele Tiere getroffen. Wir durften Kälber füttern... read more und eine Kuh melken, das war klasse! Der anschließend gemeinsam hergestellte Käse war grandios! Wir können die Entdeckung wirklich nur empfehlen!
Jule
21 de abril de 2025My boyfriend and I attended the cheese tasting and farm tour yesterday and it was our favourite experience thus far while being in Costa Rica. Seeing how the cows and... read more other farm animals are treated and the family’s desire to provide a good quality of life and organic product was rare and so awesome to see. The cheese was also delicious!! Such a good experience, thank you so much. I would come back anytime and do this.
Emily
14 de abril de 2025There was no one else on the tour so it was private and what an experience! We loved every second of it. Learning about the farm life and all the... read more cows on the farm was such a fun and educational experience. We were able to feed the baby cows and pigs as well as milking an adult cow! Afterwards we got to see what the milk could be transformed to, cheese!
It really was such an amazing experience and we felt like we really got to know and understand farm life in Monteverde.Zari
8 de abril de 2025 -
What a wonderful experience! Orlando was so kind and clearly is passionate about farming. His farm was beautiful and well tended. The animals looked so happy and healthy and the... read more fresh milk we tasted was DELICIOUS!
We got to feed a 4 day old baby calf, milk a cow, make homemade cheese and tortillas. Would highly recommend this experience!Estee
2 de abril de 2025My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour on the farm!! My parents are interested in farm life and raising animals so they had a lot of questions to ask... read more but Orlando and his family were very thoughtful with their answers. It was also great walking around the property, seeing/feeding the animals, and making cheese and tortillas. The family is super sweet and very down to earth. It was amazing hearing the history of the farm and how the farm has grown away from pesticides and chemicals. Totally recommend this experience!!
Kehalani
2 de abril de 2025What an awesome experience! Took our two little kiddos and had a great time. Learned so much, made some delicious food and of course the animals were so beautiful 😍... read more definitely recommend!
Tabitha
30 de marzo de 2025 -
This was a great experience! We had family members ranging from age 4 through age 71 and everyone enjoyed it. The farm is beautiful, the family is so nice, the... read more cheese is delicious, and the whole experience is well worth it. I would recommend it to anyone.
Carlene
18 de marzo de 2025This was an amazing experience! We loved every aspect of it. The location is in the heart of Monteverde so we were surrounded by the mountains and open fields. We... read more were lucky enough to spot some Costa Rican wildlife along the tour! Orlando led us along the day to day activities of the farm and told us stories of how the farm came to be. It was a great experience topped off with home made cheese and tortillas with coffee! This was by far our favorite part of our trip! Mil gracias Orlando!!
Cynthia
14 de marzo de 2025 -
It was a great farm experience from feeding the pigs to milking the cow. I am not new to farm life but it was very interesting to experience Costa... read more Rican farm and how this famiky is making changes to be less dependent on a company and more environmentally aware - using less pestcides, grains. Thanks for the experience.
Juanita
31 de enero de 2025What a wonderful experience! We enjoyed what turned out to be a private tour (as we were the only one who booked on the day we visited) with Carolina, who... read more is part of the third generation working and living on the farm. She was the sweetest host! The location was magical! Feeding the calves and making queso fresco with Carolina’s mother was a special treat. We also loved meeting the farm cat, Roberto and spotting the capuchins eating sugarcane in the trees. It’s very evident that Carolina and her family take pride in their work and care deeply for the land and the animals. Highly recommend booking this experience!
Nicole
22 de enero de 2025Carolina and her family made this experience so special for my partner and I. The location is gorgeous and its immediately obvious that the family cares about their animals, land,... read more and community. Feeding the calves was amazing, as was seeing the Capuchin monkeys steal some sugar cane for an afternoon snack. The kitty mister Roberto was a sweet boy who loved getting some free milk from the cows. Carolina's father was charming and funny, as was her mother who helped us make cheese and tortillas from scratch. I highly recommend this experience to anyone in the area!
Robert
22 de enero de 2025 -
This is a small functioning dairy farm. The family is very nice and show you how they run the farm. You get to milk the cows, feed the calves and... read more make cheese and homemade tortillas. This farm has been functioning for 5 generations. It was worth the trip especially as we were the only ones there so it was a private tour without paying for a private tour.
Jennifer
17 de enero de 2025My daughter loved it! It was a good experience for kids and adults alike. Orlando went above and beyond to teach us about the farm and make us feel like... read more part of their family!
Sasha
1 de enero de 2025The farm is in a beautiful location and Orlando and his family are very welcoming. We enjoyed seeing the animals and learning about the work of the farm. It was... read more a good way to spend some time in the area.
Scot
29 de diciembre 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.