For 2027, Chayote Lodge is bringing together its Coffee Tour and a new two-hour Coffee Cupping experience to create a deeper cultural dimension to a stay in the mountains of Costa Rica.

The experience is designed not simply as a coffee tasting, but as an opportunity to understand what lies behind one of the world’s most familiar daily rituals. Guided by an expert cupper and barista, guests learn how to assess acidity, sweetness, body, balance and aroma, and discover how cultivation, roasting and brewing influence the coffee in their cup.

Combined with a visit to the coffee plantations and an insight into the culture that has shaped generations of local producers, the experience connects the landscape with everyday life.

It reflects a growing interest in travel experiences that leave visitors with knowledge and a deep