The freshest cup of coffee in Costa Rica….roasted by YOU!

Out of all the coffee tours in Costa Rica…Finca Flor Mar is best experience bar-none. This family owned and operated farm invites tourists into their home for a homecooked meal & on-the-spot roasted coffee….the catch is that YOU roast the coffee & get an authentic, hands-on Tico cooking lesson!

Take a guided excursion around the farm with the owner, Ken Lander, as he shares with you the farm’s organic and sustainable processes, step-by-step. Finca Flor Mar’s non-traditional, innovative techniques have brought organic, environmentally friendly, community conscious, sustainable practices into the small town of San Rafael. The switch to non-chemical, biodegradable, water-conserving, non-polluting practices is helping to preserve the beautiful country of Costa Rica for generations to come.

Finca Flor Mar is located on the outskirts of Monteverde. Ken picks up groups (in his very cool 1970 Jeep…you will feel like you are in a movie!) at the Pension Santa Elena and brings you out to the farm. You will tour the Costa Rica coffee plantation, learn about organic coffee growing, harvesting, and drying. Then join the Landers in their home to roast coffee and learn the secret ingredients in Gallo Pinto (the signature Tico rice & beans). Ken’s friendly daughter and son-in-law come over for their daily 4 o’clock cup of freshly roasted joe & talk with the day’s visitors.

 Finca Flor Mar is also said to have the best coffee in Costa Rica. All the finest Monteverde restaurant serve their organic Costa Rican coffee exclusively.

This is a truly unique experience and a peek into real-life Costa Rica today. Go visit and bring home to your friends the best coffee of Costa Rica that you roasted on the coolest farm in the country.

Escazu, Costa Rica

Escazu Costa Rica is an affluent suburb of San Jose.  7 km west of the capital, Escazu Costa Rica is spread out on a hill side overlooking San Jose and Heredia. Escazu Costa Rica is a muddled blend between old world Costa Rica and a modern, trendy, international community. Escazu Costa Rica is a good place to come for a relaxing scenic drink after arriving at the San Jose airport.  The cooler temperatures and lush vegetation of Escazu Costa Rica draws affluent Ticos to live in this area. The diverse Escazu Costa Rica is divided into 3 regions: San Antonio de Escazu, San Rafael de Escazu, and Escazu Central.

Escazu Central contains a small central square with an old church.  The church is flanked by traditional adobe houses. These houses are a stark contrast to the modern homes of San Rafael de Escazu Costa Rica. This portion of Escazu Costa Rica retains a Tico ambience with it’s soda shops and narrow streets.

The half Tico, half American suburb of San Rafael de Escazu Costa Rica is full of chain restaurants, hotels, strip malls, and nice houses. Complete with country club, San Rafeal de Escazu Costa Rica is a favorite spot for American expats who enjoy the convenience of malls together with the laid back Tico attitude.

San Antonio de Escazu Costa Rica is different from it’s sister components of Escazu Costa Rica. This portion of the town is on the highest point of the hill.  It is rural atmosphere is relaxed and mostly residential.