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Traditional Farm Experience

Become a Farmer for a Day & Learn Ecological Farming Techniques.

Traditional Farm Experience Overview

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Roll up your sleeves and get ready to work with campesinos. Prepare to milk some cows, crush sugar cane, make chocolate, taste moonshine straight from the still, have a cooking lesson, and do an extensive farm tour. Everything is organic and rustic!

 

The Costa Rican campesino is a farmer who manually works the land and provides for his family. Campesinos are well versed in the traditional farming methods that have been passed down from generation to generation. 

 

Learn all about these different traditional techniques that have kept the farmer family alive for years— visiting a campesino farm is an adventure through Costa Rica’s history that you can touch!

Highlights

checkmark Hands on experience, perfect for the whole family. From kids to kids-at-heart, this farm visit allows you to learn by observing the real thing and doing.
checkmark Learning opportunity like no other. Costa Rica has a strong cultural farming background and this tour is given by people who truly understand what it means.
checkmark Sustainability and history are really fun when you get to try it all yourself. Besides, you get to taste some of the things you work on, like chocolate and coffee.
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What to Expect from a Traditional Farm Experience in Costa Rica

Learn about rural and agricultural life in Costa Rica

Enjoy a Farm Visit in Costa Rica

A traditional Costa Rican farm experience is the best way to learn about the culture, rural traditions, and food of Costa Rica. During this tour, you'll enjoy a variety of freshly-grown local fruits and vegetables. You'll also see how chocolate or coffee beans are grown, harvested, and processed.

Visit a traditional Costa Rican family-owned farm for an authentic experience. Collect eggs, milk cows, ground sugarcane and cacao, and enjoy lunch with your hosts. 

FAQ About Traditional Farm Experience

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This tour is educational, so it’s ideal for families with kids eager to learn and have some hands-on farm experience, couples, and groups interested in Costa Rica’s traditions and history.

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