Ancestral Coffee Experience in Boquete

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Embark on an ancestral journey together, delving into the world of coffee cultivation from its origin to your cup. Hand in hand, experience each stage of production, actively nurturing and harvesting coffee beans or by planting your own coffee plant. Guided by Marilin, our coffee expert, you'll immerse yourselves in the rich tradition of Panamanian coffee wisdom. Discover the cultural significance of coffee, learning timeless lessons passed down through generations. Your adventure culminates in crafting your own unique blend, infused with the knowledge and passion you’ve gained together and take it back home.

For your comfort, please bring closed shoes, mosquito repellent, and an umbrella or raincoat. We also offer, with previous reservation, a degustation menu, where coffee if our main star ingredient.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Take home your own coffee bag creation!

We offer a degustation menu after the tour if interested of Panamanian fusion cuisine where coffee is the main star ingredient. Please requested it upon reservation. The cost is $25 per person

Bus Fare

Private Transportation ($10 per person)

What To Expect

Indulge in a transformative journey at the Tao of Cafe, where every sip is a lesson in tradition and connection. Dive deep into the essence of coffee as you embark on a hands-on experience like no other. Feel the earth beneath your feet as you harvest ripe beans, immerse yourself in the art of planting, and Engage your senses as you witness the beans transform through drying and toasting, unlocking their rich flavors and aromas. Under the guidance of a local coffee family, brew your own cup using traditional techniques passed down through generations. But this experience is more than just about coffee—it's a gateway to the soul of Panamanian culture. As you work, absorb the wisdom of old teachings, weaving a tapestry of tradition and modernity. Feel the rhythm of life in every step of the process, from plant to cup. With each sip, savor not just the taste, but the stories and heritage encapsulated within. Escape the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary at Tao of Cafe, where the journey of coffee becomes a journey of self-discovery.

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Ancestral Coffee Experience in Boquete

Reviews

5.00

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Knowing this place, changed the way we see life
Katherine B,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I have no words to describe how wonderful this experience was. It’s just what I needed, to know firsthand, the history and coffee culture of Panama told by someone who lives it for themselves. The coffee story, it's the story of Marilin's family. The intention and purpose of this project is wonderful. If you’re looking for industries and technicalities you’d better go elsewhere, here’s family, roots, ancestors, knowledge and a lot of will. The most rural, nasal art and autochthonous that you will see from the cafe.
Learning about how a coffee farm comes into being.
L8368ULtinas,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience my husband and I had with the two co-owners of the coffee farm was the highlight of our week in Panama. Marilyn, the coffee specialist, was very knowledgeable and told us about her personal history of growing up on a coffee farm which made the tour very personal and special. The farm is beautiful and we could feel all the love that was put into the development of this small organic farm. The tour was topped off with an amazing lunch which was prepared by the daughter and her husband, both chefs, who prepared a vegan feast for us. The food was delicious, nutritious, and the presentation of each dish was beautiful. Each course had an infusion of coffee making this meal extremely creative. If you are looking for a tour that is off the beaten path this one is for you!
Can't recommend it more!
Go22662998546,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was great! The family is very welcoming and their story is really interesting. The farm is beautiful and they are really generous with the coffee you take home, that alone makes the experience a great deal. I would do it again just to take friends and family.
perfect blend of nature, animals, and local culture
tatianalH2371SE,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The connection with the animals was something truly special. But what made it truly unique was the genuine experience —it was about feeling the connection to the land and the people who cultivate it.
Wonderful!!!!
Journey20417912545,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience was wonderful!!!! We had the opportunity to get to know the farm, see the coffee plants, know the techniques, as well as roast our own coffee!! Very appreciated the work of people who believe in organic coffee production!!
Highly recommended tour
Maren G,
Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was an amazing experience learning about a sustainable traditional way to make coffee and learn more about Panamanian as well as Indian culture. The food was delicious and can only recommend to book the lunch menu. What a fantastic experience.
Amazing
xewagner,
Dec 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The drive is very steep and it rained on us which is unusual for this time of year, so we were all worried. That said it was absolutely amazing. We were treated to an experience of coffee culture and rural mountain living the owner Madalyn welcomed us as family. A must do tour if visiting Boquette.
Amazing experience
Z7512BYbartd,
Nov 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The food was amazing, the coffee was amazing and they accommodated to everything you’d want. It’s honestly amazing and I’ll say it again: the food is amazing!!