Zarcero, Costa Rica
March 1-4, 2012
After sluggin' out the heat and humidity in Manuel Antonio, we decided it would be a nice break to head once again into the central valley mountains to a small town called Zarcero. Set among the most amazing coffee farms and green rolling hills, the area looks like its been lifted from a painting and placed before your eyes. The town is only an hour from San Jose but it feels a world away.
Our Accommodations - Rancho Amalia
We found a lovely little cabin about 5 minutes from Zarcero called Rancho Amalia. Its located on a working ranch in the surrounding hills of the area complete with two bedrooms, stocked kitchen, wood burning fireplace and a knock-out view of the valley!
Hotdog Roast
We had to take advantage of having a fire place!
The Town of Zarcero
The town of Zarcero is famous for its coffee, dairy, and a unique central park. The central park contains an assortment of bushes that have been carved into various shapes and animals along with a pretty church, it makes a nice place to stroll.
Coffee Tour
The owners of our cabin rental invited us to visit their family coffee farm. There is a large amount of manual labour involved in producing coffee and getting it from the plant to our tired lips in the morning!