Medellin: La Casa Grande Coffee Hacienda - Coffee Experience
ID: GYG1091772-1676455
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover the world of Colombian coffee at a La Casa Grande Coffee Hacienda in Medellin. Plant coffee beans, harvest from the plantation, enjoy a homemade meal, and taste different kinds of coffee
Arrive to our meeting point in El Poblado and go to La Casa Grande Coffee Hacienda in Santa Helena where you will enjoy the tour.
Discover the rich history and unique process of Colombian coffee at a historical landmark. Visit an 18th-century hacienda and learn why this place has been vital for 170 years in the mountains of Medellin.
Walk through the plantation and plant your own coffee beans, pick coffee cherries, and be a coffee farmer for a day, all surrounded by amazing views.
Savor a homemade meal surrounded by family and new friends with most of the vegetables provided in the lunch harvested from the farm. Meet the loving cooks who have been with the family for over 20 years and live in the area too.
Experience the aroma, acidity, and body of Colombian coffee. Taste the different coffee that is planted and learn about the differences between commercial coffee and specialty coffee.
Meet the lovely Lupita, the chickens, ducks, horses, cows, and all the dogs that have been part of this farm and are very happy to welcome all guests. Learn the art of harvesting coffee beans and enjoy birdwatching with views of the city and mountains.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the world of Colombian coffee at a historic hacienda
- Plant your own coffee beans and pick cherries surrounded by stunning views
- Savor a homemade meal with fresh vegetables harvested from the farm
- Taste the difference between commercial and specialty Colombian coffee
- Meet the farm's friendly animals, including a goat, dogs, chickens, and horses
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The activity involves walking through a plantation.
Participants will be involved in farming activities.
We will send the info of the car and the driver before the tour
INCLUDED
- Transport from the city to the hacienda
- Bilingual guide
- Visit to 18th-century historical landmark
- Coffee planting experience
- Coffee harvesting experience
- Coffee preparation process experience
- Homemade meal
- Coffee tasting
- Meet farm animals
NOT INCLUDED
- Souvenirs from the hacienda
- Tips for your guide
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.