Located about 1.5 hours south of San José in the district of San Pablo de León Cortés, Finca Las Mercedes is an authentic family coffee farm in the mountains of Tarrazú. This private mountain camping location is the #1 spot to visit if you’re looking to participate in a personalized coffee tour in one of the best coffee growing regions in the country.

This farm is nestled within the central highlands, which are known for having chilly high altitude conditions perfect for coffee production. The property offers beautiful open camping areas between the hills, with full access to a private cottage designated for Nomad America travelers. Inside you will find high quality facilities including a hot shower, restrooms, full kitchen, living room, and wifi, and you can even decide to stay indoors in the case of a rainy evening.

This generational farm has a rich history, with a 120 year-old structure that served as one of the headquarters locations during 1948 Costa Rican civil war. Once you arrive, you’ll be able to speak with the owners about organizing a coffee farm tour on the property, which includes a delicious meal with produce and coffee directly from the farm. There is also a horse stable, a coffee shop, and access to green natural space so you can relax and enjoy the cool Costa Rican mountain weather.

This farm is in the neighboring area of Los Quetzales National Park and Tapanti National Park, both known as great hiking and wildlife locations in the cloud forest. You can also visit the nearby towns of San Marcos and Santa María de Dota, which are small agriculture towns hidden in the hills and known for their delicious local coffee. These are definitely worth a visit if you want to stock up for your trip or are looking for a quaint coffee stop.