Community Coffee Tour
Discover the journey of Guatemalan coffee from mountain to cup, alongside those who have devoted generations to growing it.
What happens, hour by hour.
Guatemala is recognized around the world for producing some of the finest coffees on earth, thanks to its volcanic soils, its microclimates, and a deep agricultural tradition. This experience invites you to get close to the work of the coffee-growing communities that have turned cultivating coffee into a whole way of life.
On a guided tour of a farm or community project near Antigua Guatemala, you discover every stage of the production process: from growing and harvesting to washing and processing, roasting, and brewing a cup of specialty coffee.
More than a visit, it's a chance to connect with the culture, the traditions, and the people behind every cup.
Hour by hour.
- 14:00
Departure from Antigua Guatemala
Meet your guide and transfer to a coffee farm or community project close to Antigua.
- 14:30
Welcome and introduction to coffee
The growers welcome you and share the history of the place and why Guatemala is one of the leading producers of specialty coffee.
- 15:00
Walk through the plantation
Stroll among the coffee plants to learn about the varieties, the natural conditions, and the seasonal farming practices.
- 15:45
The transformation process
In the processing area you see pulping, fermentation, washing, drying, and sorting of the beans, and how each step shapes the final profile.
- 16:30
Roasting and tasting
A roasting and artisanal brewing demonstration ends in a guided tasting to pick out aromas, flavors, and nuances.
- 17:30
Return to Antigua Guatemala
Head back to Antigua Guatemala as the experience comes to a close.
What's included
- Transport from Antigua Guatemala
- Bilingual guide
- Entrance to the farm or community project
- Guided tour
- Coffee tasting
Not included
- Personal purchases
- Additional food
- Gratuities
