Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa Rica

The Story of Starbucks Coffee From Field to Cup

Learn About Sustainable Coffee Farming at the Hacienda Alsacia Witness firsthand Starbucks’s efforts to promote sustainable coffee farming practices at the Hacienda Alsacia. From its humble start as a single storefront in Seattle’s Pike Place Market, Starbucks has grown into one of the world’s most recognizable coffee brands. An industry innovator, the company bought its first coffee farm—the Hacienda Alsacia—in 2013, with the goal of ensuring the future of coffee production. Your guided tour of the facility will give you the opportunity to view the coffee bean’s journey from the field to the cup, from the working tree nursery and micro wet mill to the drying patio and roaster. Visit the on-site café, where you can sample freshly roasted brews and explore the range of gifts. Afterward, enjoy a tasty Costa Rican lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your awaiting ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.