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• Doka Coffee Tour Experience + Poás Volcano

La Paz Waterfalls Garden + Doka Coffee Tour Experience

• Doka Coffee Tour + Poás Volcano + La Paz Waterfall Garden

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We offer the best coffee tour experiences in costa rica. pure coffee tour and also coffee tour combined with other adventures as visit to the poas volcano and la paz waterfalls., coffee tours, classic coffee tour.

From the seed to the cup, the Doka Estate Coffee tour will teach you everything you need to know about how coffee is grown and made.

Doka Coffee Tour Experience + Poas Volcano

A great day awaits you: After the last pick up we will start our journey for 1 hour through the Central Volcanic Mountain Range, where we will observe beautiful landscapes with views of the Central Valley of Costa Rica.

Arriving at La Paz Waterfall Garden or what we call: "a jewel of Poas" where you can visit: the aviary, arthropod museum, butterfly garden, monkey jungle, hummingbird garden, serpentarium, orchid garden, frog house and jungle cats.

Full Day Combo, Doka Coffee Tour + Poas Volcano + La Paz Waterfall Garden

Of the best experiences in Costa Rica, we visited: The 2 craters of the Poás Volcano (Active and Botos), the Doka coffee mill and the La Paz waterfall garden.

Doka Estate Coffee Tour & La Paz Waterfalls – Private Tour

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DOKA ESTATE COFFEE TOUR & LA PAZ WATERFALLS GARDENS PRIVATE TOUR FROM SAN JOSE.

Costa Rica Coffee Tour visiting Doka Estate  & La Paz Waterfalls Gardens . Learn all about Costa Rica coffee and enjoy waterfalls and nature. The perfect combo tour for enjoy a day full of culture and nature.

Your breath-taking Costa Rica Coffee Tour in Doka Estate and La Paz Waterfalls Gardens adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned transportation and recent model deluxe vehicle or mini bus. Your guide will point out many sights of interest including coffee plantations, sugar cane and citrus plantations, diverse fruit stands and rural farming communities. You will be heading Alajuela Province , about 45 minutes’ drive from San Jose.

Upon arrival to the beautiful property of Doka Estate, you will have some free time for use restrooms and explore the surroundings before to start the Costa Rica Coffee Tour. Discover the step-by-step process of seed germination to the first crop of our plants. There you will observe and be explained the development process of the plant up to the point of recollection of the ripe grain. You will also learn about the history of the estate, its owners, the production and varieties of plants, the geography of the area and the traditional ways of cultivating the grain.

Our Costa Rica coffee tour is interactive and our customers will be able to experience at first hand all the different process involve in the coffee industry. Continuing the tour, a few minutes’ drive will take you to one of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica for enjoy nature and wildlife. La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the #1 most visited privately owned ecological attraction in Costa Rica featuring the best hiking near San José, the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica, rescued wildlife preserve with over 100 species of animals, and an environmental education program.

With the fine attention and explanations of our naturalist tour guide, enjoy: Five waterfalls, cloud forest and rain forest, safe hiking trails, aviary with numerous species of birds, toucan feeding, insect exhibit, butterfly observatory, capuchin (white-faced) monkeys, black-handed spider monkeys, hummingbird garden with 26 documented species, hummingbird hand feeding in the mornings and afternoons, serpentarium (snake exhibit), jaguars, pumas, ocelots, margays, traditional typical house with petting zoo and ox cart, ranarium (frog exhibit), orchid exhibit, heliconia exhibit.  All these offered at one place, makes us the best Eco-Park in Costa Rica.

Our Costa Rica coffee tour includes a delicious Buffet Lunch. It includes multiple selections of Traditional Costa Rican Dishes, Full Salad Bar, Pizza, Garlic Bread, French Fries, Fresh Fruits, Rice Pudding and unlimited Fresh Fruit Juice, Coffee and Tea.

After finishing all these unique Eco Attractions, and by the middle of the afternoon, return to your hotel in San Jose.

PRICE PER PERSON: $295 adults / $236 Children (If you have a group contact us for a special rate)

Greenway Nature Tours is a Certified Travel Agency and Tour Operator by the Costa Rican Tourist Board with special certification in Sustainable Travel (CST) . We offer 40 unique private tours from San Jose Costa Rica.

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Pick Up Time - 07:00am

• Meet our Guide and Private Transportation from your hotel
• Drive to Doka Coffee Tour Plantation.

Arrival to Doka Estate - 09:00am

• Doka Coffee tour .

Arrival to La Paz Waterfalls Gardens - 11:30am

• Time to explore the multiple exhibits at La Paz.

Lunch - 12:30pm

• Enjoy a delicious lunch.

Visit The Waterfalls - 1:30pm

• Explore the rainforest and waterfalls at La Paz.

Return to San Jose - 3:30pm

• After have a great time, get ready for the return to San Jose & Hotel.
• Enjoy a pleasant & colorful drive along the countryside.

Arrival to your Hotel in San Jose - 5:00 pm

• Drop off at your hotel and good bye.

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Hadley Smith

Great Experience We did a tour of the Doka Coffee Estate with Greenway Tours and it was informative and interesting. Our guide was funny, pleasant and professional. We learned how the coffee beans are processed in the mill and the different blends of coffee made from arabica beans. After it, we were taken to La Paz, an amazing ecological attraction with multiple things to do. It was a super great day. Highly recommended.

April 22, 2019 at 7:36 pm

Harrison porter.

Personable, professional and informative Our guide Gerardo was on time, very professional in the way he dealt with all the arrangements he had to make. He had a very personable style and was very easy to communicate with. He was very well informed about the coffee tour and the La Paz gardens and all the waterfalls that can be visited. I would highly recommend this tour.

June 20, 2019 at 7:37 pm

Natalia rodriguez.

I book this private tour with Greenway Tours and went to Doka estate to tour their growing, processing and tasting the finished product. I enjoyed seeing the coffees at varying stages and how the banana were roasted and packaged. I especially enjoyed the little coffee shop. After it, the visit to La Paz Waterfalls was just amazing. Beautiful nature and food great

August 11, 2019 at 7:34 pm

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Learning About Costa Rican Coffee with Doka Estate Coffee Tour

January 4, 2024 By Sammi 28 Comments

If you love coffee, then you must take a coffee tour in Costa Rica. Costa Rica produces some of the world’s highest quality coffee and countries like Japan, South Korea and United States purchase thousands of kilograms of Costa Rican coffee every year since they recognize that it’s high quality coffee.

So if you are a coffee lover, you have to take a coffee tour in Costa Rica to learn about the process. There are many coffee tours in Costa Rica, from full on plantation tours to roasting tours. The best coffee tours are the ones where coffee grows the best in Costa Rica, which are high elevation places such as the Central Valley (San Jose, Cartago , Heredia and Alajuela). San Jose is the capital city of Costa Rica.

From San Jose , there are a few coffee tours to do but the easiest one to visit to experience the full plantation and process, is Doka Estate Coffee. We visited Doka Estate Coffee and did their Doka Coffee Tour which is one of our favorite tours in Costa Rica.

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Doka Estate is 30 kilometers (19 miles) northwest from San Jose. It is about a 1 hour drive on a well paved road.

The Doka Estate Coffee Tour

Doka estate coffee tour is one of the oldest coffee plantations in the country. The family who owns and runs the plantation has been doing this for over 70 years! The estate is located up in the valleys of Alajuela with the perfect conditions to grow coffee: a cool climate of 17 to 28° Celsius (63 to 82° F) , fertile soil and a high altitude of 800 to 1600 meters (2624 to 5249 feet).

Their coffee tour takes you through the entire process from planting the coffee tree, picking cherries, roasting and making the Costa Rican way. It’s an extremely fun, educational, interactive and interesting tour for anybody who likes coffee.

Station one – the plants

Coffee comes from a plant that grows cherries with the coffee bean inside. If you drive along the Central Valley, you’ll likely see rows and rows of these coffee plants. Our guide showed us what a coffee plant looks like at 1 year, 2 year, 4 year and full grown. It takes quite awhile for these plants to develop and start producing cherries.

Coffee pickers measure their cherries by baskets. One basket weighs 28 pounds and a good coffee picker can pick up to 18 baskets a day! It’s not an easy job being out there in the sun 11 hours a day and they get paid around $3 USD per basket. Majority of the coffee pickers nowadays are from Nicaragua.

Station 2, 3 and 4 – Coffee Processing (Washing, Peeling, Fermenting and Drying)

This station is the oldest wet mill in the country and this is where the cherries are separated by quality using water. Low quality coffee floats and high quality coffee sinks. Most of the floaters are green unripe cherries or berries that have holes chewed by worms.

Unfortunately we came in the off season so the mill wasn’t working. Coffee picking season is from September to January-ish so we couldn’t see the process in action which would have been really interesting to see. The truck dumps the berries into the green container and the berries drop straight into the water.

Once they are separated by floaters and sinkers, the berries get carried into the next room where they get shelled and washed.

Next, they get directed into large holding areas to ferment in order to get rid of the sugar. After that, the beans need to be dried. There are two ways to dry the beans either by the sun or machine. Our guide told us that machine is faster but the quality and the flavor doesn’t turn out quite as good.

To hand dry, they rake out all the beans on a flat surface outside and sift through them every 45 minutes.

Station 5 – Storage

After the beans are dried, they go into storage and here you can find huge bags of coffee! They separate it out by quality which you can tell in the colors. At this point, you can peel the outside and find the coffee bean.

After this, Doka sends out the coffee to various other companies to be exported or roasted.

Purchasing Coffee

You can purchase coffee from the plantation and if you want to bring back coffee for souvenirs , I highly recommend buying it there. It is fresher and cheaper as you cannot readily find Doka Coffee at supermarkets outside the plantation.

One bag of coffee costs starting at $10 USD. They have both whole beans and ground coffee.

Doka Coffee Tour Review

Our knowledgeable guide made the tour very fun but educational at the same time. He used to be a coffee picker so he knows all the ins and outs of the procedure.

Learning the process of how something comes about is always an enlightening experience. We don’t think too much about it since we buy it from the grocery store, turn on the coffee maker and it ends there. In reality, it is a long process and it takes many workers to support the giant coffee addiction our world has.

Doka Coffee Tours from San Jose

If you have a car, you can drive to Doka Coffee Estate and take the coffee tour at the plantation. I recommend making reservations as it can get full quickly in high season (December through April). They run tours 5 times a day Mon – Fri and 4 times a day on the weekends. The Doka Estate Coffee Tour price is $18 – $65 per person depending on the package you get.

San Jose Day Tour

If you’re staying in San Jose and would like to do a tour with roundtrip transportation included, a very popular day tour from San Jose is the Doka Coffee Tour, Poas Volcano National Park and La Paz waterfall gardens.

We have done this day trip twice and it’s a fantastic experience to see three things Costa Rica is famous for: coffee, nature and wildlife. This tour includes breakfast, lunch, transportation, bilingual guide and entrance fees. If you would like to book this Coffee Tour with La Paz and/or Poas Volcano, we offer small discounts for this tour and many other San Jose day tours. You can click the link San Jose day tours discount to book with our discount!

You can watch a video of this tour below.

This tour picked up in San Jose, went to Doka Coffee Estate first for the coffee tour and breakfast, then Poas Volcano National Park and then La Paz waterfall gardens which is where lunch is.

Interested in other day trips from San Jose ? Click the link to see our most recommended day excursions from the capital city.

San Jose Hotels

Need a hotel in San Jose? We personally recommend KC Hotel , AC Hotel San Jose Escazu , Hotel Barcelo , Hotel Presidente , Hotel Palma Real , Park Inn by Radisson and Hotel Grano de Oro . Tour companies can pick up and drop off directly from those hotels.

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Doka Estate Coffee Tour

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Located along the fertile slopes of the Poás Volcano, Doka Estate has been growing and roasting award-winning coffee for three generations. This tour allows visitors to gain an intimate understanding of how coffee is grown, harvested, processed and produced in both Costa Rica and around the world.

From the seed to the cup, the Doka Estate Coffee tour will teach you everything you need to know about how coffee is grown and made. The tour begins in the seedbed, where expert guides will speak about the varieties and growing habits of coffee plants, as well as the local history and geography of coffee production.

The next stop is the processing plant, which is very old and was, in fact, declared to be an Architectural Heritage for Humanity site in 2003. Here you’ll observe the process of de-pulping and fermenting the grains, which readies them to be peeled and then exported or roasted in the country. Finally, you will visit the roasting plant Café Tres Generaciones and learn about the various roasts that are offered before finishing at the gift shop with the option of sampling the eight different blends made at Doka Estate.

Monday through Friday, tours leave at 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. On Saturdays and Sundays tours times are at the same with, except there are no 3:30 pm tours.

What to Bring

Hat, sunscreen, and camera.

What's included

Guide, a visit to the harvesting plant, roasting plant, and gift shop.

Transportation

Many of our tours and activities offer transportation pick up & drop off options from several locations and destinations. Options vary by tour, see “BOOKING REQUEST” for full details.

Traveler Comments

The entire experience at Doka was great. I only wished I purchased more coffee!

Mario was an excellent driver. He even arrived early and once again, the van was immaculate. The tour of Doka estate was well worth the effort. The tour was very informative and our docent spoke English very well. He guided our group through the various stages of coffee production. We stopped here on our way to La Fortuna. The tour took about two hours. Following the tour, participants had the opportunity to sample coffee, and of course, make some purchases.

Very relaxed and well paced tour. Informative and it was great being able to sample the coffees.

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This tour will make sure you're fueled for the full-day adventure ahead of you. Spend eight hours in Costa Rica's exquisite central valley of Alajuela, where you'll discover how the perfect cup of Costa Rican coffee is produced at the Doka Coffee Estate, and explore a volcanic region at Poás Volcano National Park.

Why settle for one adventure when you can go on three? Explore Costa Rica's central valley in beautiful Alajuela. You'll be out all day on this 10 hour adventure which takes you to Poás Volcano National Park, Doka Coffee Estate, and La Paz Waterfall Garden. Outdoor adventure, a treat for the palate, and the beauty of nature — this tour has it all.

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Welcome to the Costa Rican coffee paradise!

In this blog post, we will share our personal experience of the Doka Estate Costa Rica Coffee Tour & Plantation.

We will share everything about Doka Estate, the coffee tour, the process, and how to plan your trip.

The History of Doka Estate

The Vargas family has been growing quality coffee in Costa Rica since 1940 , initially focusing on growing and later expanding into coffee processing and international export. Their brand, TRES GENERACIONES , established in 1996, represents their commitment to producing top-quality coffee by selecting and roasting the finest beans.

Doka Estate has won the SINTERCAFE award for Best Coffee in the World twice and is considered the best plantation in Latin America.

Since 1999, it has offered the “El Verdadero Tour de Café” or DOKA ESTATE COFFEE TOUR to both locals and foreigners, aiming to involve visitors in the coffee production process.

Additionally, Doka has the oldest Wet Coffee Storage in the country, powered by water without electricity, and is designated as a Historical and Architectural Heritage site by the Costa Rican government.

Doka Estate Costa Rica Coffee Tour & Plantation

The coffee tour experience takes you through the entire process of making coffee , from the plants to our cups.

We started the tour with a welcome drink, in Doka’s coffee. Shop, it was a coffee!

Our guide gave us a brief introduction before we jumped straight into the process.

The Coffee Process: From Bean to Cup

Step 1: growing coffee plants.

Our guide briefly explained to us the growing process of coffee plants, at Doka Estate the beans they process are all from arabica beans, the secret to their different flavors is how they are roasted.

We didn’t realize this before but, growing coffee plants take a LONG TIME! They are planted when one year old although you can only start harvesting coffee beans when the tree is four years old.

Step 2: The coffee bean process

During your Doka Estate Costa Rica Coffee Tour & Plantation, you will visit the oldest wet mill in the country . This is where they separate the freshly picked cherries by using water to define the quality, the beans that sink are THE BEST TO USE.

With the pressure of the water, the coffee beans are taken to the next room of the machine where they are washed and peeled.

Before removing them from the water, the beans stay 24 hours in the water to ferment. This is an important step because it breaks down the sugars in the bean.

Step 3: Drying

The beans are then spread on the ground outside to dry in the sun . Our guide explained to us that they prefer to dry the beans in the sun because, firstly, it saves electricity, but most importantly, the sun enriches the taste of the coffee!

Alternatively, during the rainy season, they have a machine at the dedicated station to ensure the weather doesn’t stop production.

Step 4: Roasting

This is where the magic happens!

The secret to good coffee is HOW IS GETS ROASTED. First, you need to define what kind of coffee you would like to make. The lightest roast gives the strongest caffeine dosage and taste.

Buying Doka Estate’s Coffee Varieties

The best part if you are a coffee lover, BUYING the coffee as a souvenir!

Doka Estate has different kinds of flavors you can choose from, so it all depends on your taste. We highly recommend buying your coffee there because you will support the Estate and snag the best price.

Planning Your Visit

Best time to visit.

Season: The best time to visit Doka Estate is during the coffee harvest season, which typically runs from October to March. This period offers the most dynamic insight into coffee production, from picking to processing.

Weather: Costa Rica has a tropical climate with a dry season (December to April) and a rainy season (May to November). Mornings are usually clearer and dryer, making them an ideal time for tours.

Tour Schedules

Operating Hours: Doka Estate is open for tours from Monday to Sunday. Tours often start early in the morning and continue until the early afternoon to avoid the rainier parts of the day.

Frequency: Tours are usually conducted in small groups and run several times a day. It’s recommended to check the official Doka Estate website or contact them directly for the most current schedule and availability.

Ticket Information

Pricing: Tour prices can vary depending on the type of tour and any additional experiences included, such as a full coffee tasting or a visit to the butterfly garden. Discounts may be available for children, students, or large groups.

Booking Your Tour: Booking is recommended, especially during peak tourist seasons. You can book online through the Doka Estate website or various tour operators in Costa Rica.

What to Bring and Wear

• Comfortable Clothing: Opt for light, breathable fabrics suitable for Costa Rica’s warm climate. Long sleeves and pants can offer protection from the sun and insects.
• Sturdy Footwear: The plantation terrain can be uneven and sometimes slippery, especially after rain. Closed-toe, comfortable shoes with good grip are essential.
• Sun Protection: A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen will protect you from the tropical sun.
• Water and Snacks: While the tour might include a coffee tasting, it’s a good idea to bring your water and perhaps a small snack, especially if you have specific dietary needs.
• Camera: The plantation offers stunning scenic views and photo opportunities, from the lush coffee fields to the traditional processing equipment.

Doka Coffee Tours from San Jose: A Journey to Poas Volcano

Take a day trip from San José and see the best of Costa Rican coffee and Poas Volcano . Start at Doka Estate, where you’ll walk through green coffee fields and learn how coffee is made. You’ll get to smell fresh coffee and try some of the best coffee there.

Then, head over to Poás Volcano, close to the coffee farm. It’s amazing to see how different it is from the coffee farm. At Poás, you can see a huge crater with a blue-green lake inside. All around, there’s a forest full of different plants and animals. It’s a great way to see two cool places in Costa Rica in just one day.

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We loved our Doka Estate Costa Rica Coffee Tour & Plantation visit, if you are a coffee lover and you are traveling in the region, you should definitely add this tour to your itinerary!

We found this activity unique and educational, our guide gave us a lot of insight about the process and cultural significance in Costa Rica.

If you do this tour, let us know in the comments below how your experience was!

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Costa Rica's Doka Estate: A Must-Visit for Coffee Lovers

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Costa Rica is a coffee lover's paradise, and Doka Estate is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. If you're looking for a fantastic coffee-related experience, then be sure to add Doka Estate to your itinerary! This plantation offers tours and tastings that are sure to please everyone, from novice coffee drinkers to experts.

What is Doka Estate?

Doka Estate is a working coffee plantation that offers tours and tastings to visitors. The estate is located in the province of Heredia, about an hour's drive from San Jose.

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What to Expect on a Tour

The tour of Doka Estate takes visitors through the coffee-processing facilities, where they can see how the beans are sorted and roasted. The estate also has a botanical garden that features more than 500 plant species, including coffee plants from all over the world. Finally, visitors can enjoy tastings of different coffees in the estate's cafe.

What I loved about the tour was the opportunity to try out each of the steps that the workers do daily. From picking the beans off the bushes, to raking them up!

Tastings at Doka Estate

Doka Estate offers several types of tastings, each of which is designed to highlight a different aspect of Costa Rican coffee culture. The Standard Tasting includes four samples of coffee from different regions of the country. The Deluxe Tasting includes eight samples, as well as chocolate and rum made with coffee beans. And the Reserve Tasting features rare and expensive coffees from all over the world.

My favorite was the cup of iced coffee I got after trying my hand at raking the drying beans. Its way harder than it looks!

Getting There

Doka Estate is located about an hour's drive from San Jose. You can reach it by car or by bus. If you're driving, take Route 209 north from San Jose and follow the signs to Heredia. If you're taking the bus, catch route 252 at Calle Central and Avenida Segunda in San Jose. The trip takes about an hour.

Other Things to Do Nearby

Doka Estate is located in the town of San Pedro, which is home to a few other coffee plantations as well. Visitors can also explore the area's charming villages, go hiking or rafting on the nearby rivers, or visit one of Costa Rica's famous volcanoes.

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Where Tradition Meets Exceptional Costa Rican Coffee.

About Hacienda Doka: A Tradition of Excellence in Costa Rican Coffee

Welcome to Hacienda Doka, a name synonymous with the finest Costa Rican coffee and a legacy woven into the fabric of Costa Rica's rich coffee history. Our estate represents the culmination of decades of passion, expertise, and a deep-rooted commitment to quality.

Our Story: Rooted in Rich Tradition

The journey of Hacienda Doka began with a vision to cultivate not just coffee, but a tradition that honors the rich coffee heritage of Costa Rica. Our founders, with their profound passion for coffee, laid the foundation of an estate that today stands as a testament to quality and sustainability. Nestled in the fertile lands of Costa Rica, Hacienda Doka has become a sanctuary where the art of coffee growing is preserved and cherished.

The Hacienda Doka Experience: Beyond Coffee

While we are renowned for our exceptional coffee, Hacienda Doka offers much more. It's a place where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of our lush coffee fields, learn about the meticulous process of coffee production, and witness the harmony of tradition and innovation. Our estate is not just a coffee plantation; it's a destination where the spirit of Costa Rican hospitality and culture is palpable.

Sustainability and Community: Our Core Values

We believe in nurturing the land that gives us our cherished coffee beans and in contributing positively to the community that supports us. Our practices are designed to protect the environment and ensure that our legacy is preserved for future generations.

The Flavor of Hacienda Doka: A Promise of Quality

Every cup of Hacienda Doka coffee is a promise of unparalleled quality. From the careful selection of beans to the precise art of roasting, we ensure that each sip delivers the rich, aromatic flavors that Costa Rican coffee is known for. Our coffee is not just a beverage; it's an experience that reflects the heart and soul of Hacienda Doka.

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We invite you to visit Hacienda Doka and embark on a journey through the world of authentic Costa Rican coffee. Whether it's through a guided tour, a tasting session, or simply enjoying the serene beauty of our estate, a visit to Hacienda Doka is an experience you will cherish.

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I think that any trip to Costa Rica should include a coffee tour . It’s such a delicious and important commodity. Plus, there’s nothing like having coffee right from the source. I really enjoyed our Doka Estate Coffee Tour and enjoyed seeing an area where something that is such a part of my daily life is grown, roasted and sold.

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Visiting The Hacienda Doka Coffee Farm—Photos And Brief (5-Minute Read): Alajuela, Costa Rica

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Last updated on February 28th, 2024 at 07:52 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)

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Sometimes (and sadly) missed by travelers with their sights set on the nearby Starbucks Coffee Farm is Hacienda Doka Coffee, an old-fashioned coffee plantation, factory, roastery, and shop . Hacienda Doka Coffee is my preferred coffee farm to visit in the area, thanks to the property’s stunning, manicured grounds , easy walking trails, antique but still functioning coffee manufacturing equipment ( Hacienda Doka Coffee is home to Costa Rica’s oldest wet mill), and authentic, rural Costa Rican vibe . Everything you might want or need to learn about coffee production—from demonstrations of how coffee is picked off the plant to the hands-on practice of drying coffee beans to delicious coffee sampling —can be had at this coffee farm, and all within a few short hours on the farm’s coffee tour. More subtle draws and appreciated extras include the robust coffee aroma that wafts throughout the roasting room, the strollable botanical, bonsai, and butterfly gardens , the unique coffee-bean-stamped pathways , the striking blue hydrangeas and rainbow eucalyptus trees , and the observation tower that provides a bird’s eye view of it all. From a strategic standpoint, trips to Hacienda Doka Coffee are easy to coordinate ; visit to/from your hotel in the Alajuela/SJO airport or San Jose area (45 minutes from Alajuela/the SJO airport by car; 1 hour and 15 minutes from downtown San Jose by car), pop in on your way to or from the Poas Volcano or the La Paz Waterfall Gardens (45 minutes from either attraction by car), or stop by during travel to/from destinations in the Central Valley, such as Alajuela/SJO airport or San Jose, and destinations in the Sarapiqui or Arenal region (1 hour and 45 minutes from Sarapiqui; 2.5 hours from Arenal). Convenient, educational, and fairly priced , Hacienda Doka Coffee is a great place to get an enjoyable taste of Costa Rican culture and history, and of course, delicious coffee !

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Doka Estate: Coffee, Orchids, Butterflies & Buffet

• Transportation in luxury air-conditioned motor coaches.
• Certified bilingual English-speaking guides.
• Entrance fee to Doka State Coffee Farm.
• Butterfly garden, bonsai and orchid exhibition.
• Sugar mill and guided coffee tour.
• Coffee tasting, coffee liqueurs, chocolates, and treats.
• Traditional buffet lunch with natural refreshments and coffee.

Accessibility: Tour is ambulatory accessible, you must be able to take some steps and walk short distances, collapsible wheelchairs can be stored. Parts of the wet coffee mill house are not accessible. Requirements & Restrictions: Tour involves walking along some inclines along cemented pathways, the Wet Mill have some steps that need to be safely traversed. What to Bring: Suntan lotion, hat, comfortable shoes, umbrella, camera, cash and credit/debit card for purchases. Good to Know: The ride from the port to Doka State is about 2 hours and 15 minutes each way using paved roads with breathtaking views of the countryside, mountain ranges and villages.

Doka Estate – Coffee Tour

Located along the fertile slopes of the Póas Valley, Doka Estate has been growing and roasting award-winning coffee for more than 100 years. The farm uses the same century-old water mill imported from England to power their processing plant – a rustic building recently designated a historical and architectural heritage site by the Costa Rican government. From the seed to the cup, you’ll learn everything you need to know about how coffee is grown and made. 

The tour’s highlight is the coffee tasting. Doka Estate produces eight coffee blends – Peaberry Estate, French Roast, European Roast, Espresso Roast, House Blend, Breakfast Blend, Decaf, and Organic – ranging from smooth to bold. The tour is approximately 1.5 hours.   You may want to spend a little more time at Doka and wander through the butterfly garden or just walk through the property and enjoy the natural beauty and comfortable climate of the Poas area.

As one visitor has recently noted… “Adriana did an amazing job at teaching us about coffee and all the processes at the estate! Afterwards we wondered around the estate marveling at all the gigantic hydrangeas and the rainbow eucalyptus trees! This was truly a wonderful last day of our Costa Rica Holiday!”…

Doka estate is 12 km from Hotel Villa San Ignacio.   Allow 25 to 30 minutes for the drive on paved road toward Poas Volcano.

Tour Scheduled Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. / 11:00 p.m./13:30 p.m./2:30 p.m./15:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays:   9:00 a.m. / 11:00 p.m./13:30 p.m./2:30 p.m.

Adults: $22 Children 6 to 10: $10 Children under 6 years do not pay

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