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G l o b eTr o t t i n g
In Costa Rica:
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Diary of a Not-So-Mad Press Tripper
Carla Hunt
From rainforests and wildlife-rich national
parks to beautiful beaches, Costa Rica's
cup runneth over with natural wonders.
Less celebrated are the cultural highs-the
arts, cuisine, rural traditions, wellness, and
community tourism. This was the focus
of a press trip planned by the Costa Rica
Tourism Board, in conjunction with this
year's 33rd annual Expotur. Following are
a handful of ways we experienced colorful,
homegrown Tico culture.
Day 1
Experiences
We start the day with coffee, and more
coffee, which is Costa Rica's most prized
export. And there's no better place to learn
all about how coffee is dried, roasted and
processed than by taking a Doka Estate
Coffee tour. The Vargas family has owned
and operated the Doka Estate farm since
1940, and our engaging tour takes us
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from seed to cup. Many of the highlights
are special to the Doka finca: the coffee
roasting plant is the country's oldest, and the
processing plant is a declared Architectural
Heritage for Humanity site. The grand finale
is a sampling of different Peaberry and
French roasts.
We continue on for a down-on-the-farm
experience at Corso Lecheria, starting with
a make-your-own tortillas for a marvelous
lunch of homemade everything: salads,
artisan cheeses, sausages and pitchers of a
not-to-miss fresh strawberry drink. Located
in the vicinity of the Poas Volcano, this
agri-tourism, community project-pictureperfect for children of all ages-provides
a welcoming overview of farm activities,
local customs and forest preservation. While
touring (by tractor or on foot), we learn
about cheese processing thanks to the cows
we are invited to milk; observe organic
strawberries cultivated in greenhouses; and
take a hike in a patch of cloud forest.
Hotel Stay
Set amid 40 acres of tropical gardens and
hiking trails, Xandari Resort & Spa is a
welcoming hotel, with 24 spacious, boldly
designed, art-filled villas. The resort looks to
Mother Nature-infused wellness to renew the
bodies and souls of guests through fresh and
delicious farm-to-table dining; three pools;
and 75-minute spa sessions in one of the Spa
Village's five private jalapas, each with an
open-air jacuzzi. Less than an hour from the
airport, there's no better place to spend one,
two or three nights while in Costa Rica.
Day 2
Experiences
Chocolate is another agricultural product
close to the cultural heart of Costa Rica,
and no one celebrates the role of cacao and
its beloved by-product chocolate like Sibu
Chocolate. We spend the sweetest hour (or
two) in the Central Valley cottage cafe of
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