Thumbs Up Sarchi Coffee Plantation & Cultural Experience (Shore Excursion w/ Lunch)

This all-in-one cultural shore excursion is designed for cruise travelers who want to see the real Costa Rica — beyond the port.

✔ Walk through a real coffee plantation

✔ Visit traditional towns like Esparza & Sarchí

✔ See artisans handcraft iconic ox carts

✔ Enjoy a delicious Costa Rican lunch (casado)

✔ Spot wildlife like white-faced capuchin monkeys (time permitting)

🧭 ITINERARY

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🚢 1. Cruise Port Pickup – Puntarenas/Caldera

• Meet your guide right outside the port
• Quick Orientation + smooth departure

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🏘️ Cultural Drive Through Esparza

• One of Costa Rica’s oldest towns
• Experience authentic local life

🦋 Nature Stop (Butterflies, Plants & Farm Life)

• Short stop to stretch, explore, and take photo

• See tropical plants, butterflies & farm animals

☕ Coffee Plantation Experience

Guided educational tour

Learn the full coffee process from bean to cup:  

• Harvesting
• Washing & drying
• Roasting
• Brewing
• Coffee tasting included ☕

🚻 Restroom facilities available

🍽️ Traditional Costa Rican Lunch

Enjoy a delicious casado (multiple options available)

Natural beverages included  

🚻 Restroom facilities available

🎨 Sarchí Ox Cart Factory Visit

• Visit the historic artisan workshop
• See the world’s largest ox cart

🚻 Restroom facilities available

🐒 Monkey House & Caldera Wildlife Stop (Time Permitting)

End your adventure with a fun and memorable wildlife experience:

• Visit the famous Monkey House in the Caldera Area
• Look for white-faced capuchin monkeys in their natural environment
• Great opportunity for photos and close-up wildlife viewing
• 🐒 These playful monkeys are often seen interacting near the roadside — a favorite moment for many guests!

🚻 Restroom stop available nearby (when accessible)

We’ve designed this tour with your comfort in mind:

✔ Multiple planned restroom stops throughout the day

✔ Clean facilities at key locations

✔ No long stretches without access

👉 Ideal for families, seniors, and all travelers

💡 The Difference You’ll Feel

With us, you're not just a passenger — you're a guest experiencing Costa Rica like a local.

✔ More time at each stop

✔ Real cultural experiences (not rushed)

✔ Better interaction with your guide

✔ Authentic food, not tourist buffets

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