COSTA RICAFebruary 18-25, 2018

FEBRUARY 18

ARRIVAL

Arrival at Airport Juan Santamaria - Alajuela

FEBRUARY 21

BRUNCA REGION

Visit to di�erent exemplary Co�ee Farmers: Pérez Zeledón displays a variety of micro climates at high elevation

Lunch at the Coopeagri, R. L.: The Micro Lots proj-ect working with small Producers.

Dinner at the Hotel

FEBRUARY 20

TARRAZÚ REGION

Travel from the hotel to the Tarrazú Region

Visit to the Los Grandes Micromill

Lunch at Cooperative – Tarrazú: Showcasing the benefits of the Cooperative Model in the rural develop-ments, and micro lots with various processing meth-ods

Dinner at the hotel

FEBRUARY 19

WEST VALLEY REGION

Travel to the West Valley Region

Visit to the Volcán Azul Micromill

Copey of Santa María – Dota. Cup of Excellence WinnerWith exemplary agronomical practices (precision agricul-ture), they are proud of having established their own small milling plant.

Lunch at Hacienda La Luisa: One of the oldest farms and Mills. Also the birthplace of the Villa Sarchí varietal.

Beer Warehouse Visit

Dinner at the hotel

COSTA RICAFebruary 18-25, 2018

FEBRUARY 23

CENTRAL VALLEY

FEBRUARY 24

SCACR

FEBRUARY 25

TRAVEL HOME

Visit to the ICAFE - Co�ee Research Center: Cupping Session and Coffees from all mills visited

Lunch at ICAFE

Visit CORICAFE: A Dry Mill Preparing Exports:Sorting, defects, etc.

Dinner at the hotel

Travel to the Specialty Co�ee Association of Costa Rica: Brewing and Vandola preparations course Lunch at SCACR

San Jose co�ee shop tours: - Dulce de Junio - Cabra Negra- Cafeonauta

Dinner at the hotel

Visit RoastersGuild.org for more information!

FEBRUARY 22

OROSI REGION

Depart to the Central Valley

Visit to Rodolfo Mora´sFarms: Best agriculture practices for the geogra-phy of Costa Rica

Lunch at Aquiares Farm and Mill showcasing Agriculture Management

Travel back to San Jose

Dinner at the Hotel