4.9(3.3 k)· Alajuela· By Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm▶ Watch the video Private tour
Hacienda Alsacia is our first and only coffee farm. We came here to work the soil, learn from the land and channel our passion into positive change.
Now we invite you to rediscover coffee through the human experience. Once you visit, you too have ownership in its future.
Activity Schedule
1 h 30
Experience the miraculous journey of coffee at our immersive new Visitor Center. Get a hands-on look at a working tree nursery, wet mill, drying patio and roaster. See what we’re doing to empower farmers, promote sustainable practices and develop the next generation of coffee. Tours are available in English and Spanish.
Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm
Mobile or paper ticket accepted. One per booking
Hacienda Alsacia is located on the slopes of Poás Volcano, less than one hour away from Costa Rica’s capital, San Jose; 15 KM North from the Alajuela Justice Courts, Provincia de Alajuela, Dulce Nombre. The scenic 240-hectare coffee farm has become Starbucks global agronomy headquarters.
Hacienda Alsacia is located on the slopes of Poás Volcano, less than one hour away from Costa Rica’s capital, San Jose; 15 KM North from the Alajuela Justice Courts, Provincia de Alajuela, Dulce Nombre. The scenic 240-hectare coffee farm has become Starbucks global agronomy headquarters.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hacienda Alsacia Coffee Tour
- Wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking around the farm.
- Bring a camera to capture the beautiful scenery and coffee plants.
- Allow ample time to fully enjoy the tour and tasting.
- Consider visiting during the dry season for the best weather.
- Inquire about transportation options from San Jose or Alajuela.
- This tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Product code: 101362P1
Activity offered by Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm via Viator.
- Coffee enthusiasts
- Tourists interested in agriculture
- Visitors seeking unique cultural experiences
- Families
- Individuals with mobility considerations
- Discover the coffee-making process from bean to cup.
- Explore a working coffee farm and its facilities.
- Enjoy a coffee tasting session.
- Learn about sustainable coffee farming practices.
- Visit Starbucks' global agronomy headquarters.
- Suitable for all fitness levels and accessible for wheelchairs.
- Population
- 44,374 (2022)
- Elevation
- 952 m
- Currency
- Costa Rican colón
- Official language
- Spanish
- Driving
- on the right
- Power plugs
- A, B · 120 V
- Emergency number
- 911
- Capital city
- San José
Average temperatures- 23°Jan
- 24°Feb
- 25°Mar
- 25°Apr
- 24°May
- 24°Jun
- 23°Jul
- 23°Aug
- 23°Sept
- 23°Oct
- 23°Nov
- 22°Dec
Sources: Wikidata; climate: NASA POWER, 2001-2025 averages.
What is Hacienda Alsacia?+
Hacienda Alsacia is Starbucks' first and only coffee farm, serving as their global agronomy headquarters.
What will I experience during the tour?+
You will experience the coffee journey at the Visitor Center, with hands-on looks at a tree nursery, wet mill, drying patio, and roaster. You'll also learn about efforts to empower farmers and promote sustainability.
Are tours available in multiple languages?+
Yes, tours are available in English and Spanish.
Is the tour accessible for people with disabilities?+
Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible.
Can I bring my service animal?+
Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.
What is the cancellation policy?+
All sales are final, and no refunds are available for cancellations.
Reviews provided by Viator, written by travellers on Viator and Tripadvisor.
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Good experience with Carolina Blanco
V8458KXmarcop, September 2026
Taking the coffee tour with the guide Carolina Blanco was a great experience. She knows a lot and explains with great passion and detail. She taught us everything about the processing and we had a great time. If you are going to take the tour, ask for her; it is totally worth it.
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Enjoy the experience!
415ivannar, September 2026
I went to honor my mom who loved coffee and wanted to go to Costa Rica and couldn’t due to treatment. The tour guide was really good, it’s very informative, shows you the process of the coffee and at the end they give you a little bit of coffee to try. Honestly I loved the tour to be a person who doesn’t drink coffee at all. I loved the Hacienda it self and loved the staff as well.
★★★★★Viator review
“Good”
Marc_H, September 2026
The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Farmed coffee for many years. The food, disappointingly, is usual factory farmed Starbucks food. They could and should do much better. I learned a bit about coffee. It was worth it. Tasting at end was modest.
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Great learning and experience
265harrisz, August 2026
Knowledgeable guide that showed us the history of coffee industry. Great location for a mountain view!
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Coffee tour
andrealQ2918KP, August 2026
It was a great experience and the guide knew a lot.
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