Guatemala · COFFEE FARMS & CACAO WORKSHOPS
9 reviewed
The volcanic slopes above Antigua Guatemala and Lake Atitlán grow coffee that mostly gets exported before anyone here tastes it. These 9 tours walk the whole chain, from the picking rows to the cupping table, and several add cacao ground by hand. Below: what each includes, how long it runs, and how much of it is tasting rather than walking.
Cycle through Antigua coffee plantations, visit Finca La Azotea, then taste local sweets and fermented drinks on a small guided bike tour.
“This tour far exceeded my expectations. Our guide gave us an educational experience that went beyond typical tourist attractions. We learned a lot about coffee, cacao, and the incredible people who make Guatemala, Guatemala. Cannot recommend this experience enough.”
ATVs to La Azotea coffee tastings, then Cerro de la Cruz views over Antigua. English-Spanish guides, 3 hours, $57.
“We had the best day! It made our trip. Eric is an awesome tour guide.”
A small-group organic farm tour from Antigua, featuring coffee from bean to cup, avocado and tortillas, honey with bees, plus compost systems.
“Wonderful tour with an owner who really cares about his family, sustainable farming and the customer experience!”
Half-day coffee and macadamia finca tour in Antigua, Guatemala, with guided commentary, small groups, and sustainable agriculture stops.
“After a rough start, with the driver/guide being an hour late, the tour was good. We visited local macadamia and coffee plantations. The guide also took us to an award winning weaver. The guide was colorful and shared his dreams of expanding his business to help others.”
Full-day Antigua and coffee tour with Cerro de la Cruz views, classic churches, jade and monuments, plus coffee processing and tastings.
“Teníamos una mucho mayor expectativa. No visitamos todos los lugares que se mencionaron en el tour al momento de contratar, no visitamos el cerro de la cruz, nosotros tuvimos que pedir ir a lugares como la casa de Santo Domingo porque no se planeaba visitar a pesar de que se mencionaba como uno de los lugares de interés y el tour en el museo del café fue súper corto, vimos que otros visitantes hicieron un tour más largo viendo lugares que nosotros no llegamos. Tampoco recibimos mucha información durante el tour como veíamos que explicaban otros guías. En señor Julio fue muy amable y muy atento durante el tour pero…”
Cycle from Antigua to Finca Azotea, sample top Guatemalan coffees, learn seed-to-cup, then visit Mayan music and textile stops.
“This was a great experience! Our guide was fabulous! He was very knowledgeable about the area and about the coffee making process. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
A small-group coffee farm tour near Antigua with a hands-on look at Guatemalan coffee stages, regions, and a fresh farm tasting in about 3.5 hours.
“Fantastic insight into Guatemalan coffee cultivation and culture delivered straight from a local farmer. He and his family were friendly, helpful and informative. The coffee tasted exquisite and I bought a few bags to take home. Highly recommended!”
Antigua coffee farm tour in Ciudad Vieja: learn Guatemala’s 8 regions, plant care, fertilization, and finish with a coffee tasting.
“Wycieczka wspaniała! Przewodnik wraz z żoną przywitali nas na plantacji jak prawdziwych gości w swoim domu. Pokazali plantacje, odpowiedzieli na każde pytanie, mogliśmy próbować, wąchać i doświadczać wszystkim zmysłami. Obowiązkowy punkt wycieczki w Gwatemali dla każdego kawowego smakosza!”
Learn the Mayan roots of cocoa, use your senses to taste Guatemalan chocolate processes, roast and grind beans, then take home your bar.
“Ingrid was exceptionally helpful and informative! My family does not speak Spanish but she was patient and interactive to help me translate for them. Overall we had a great experience. Muchísimas gracias”
