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Address: Poasito, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Corso Lechería: Where Costa Rica Goes to Farm

Imagine, if you will, a Costa Rica that looks more Switzerland than tropical : rolling green hills, evergreen-dappled mountains, endless blue sky, and just the hint of a chill in the air.

You are here, at a little-explored tourism secret in the Central Valley – at Corso Lechería (formerly, Freddo Fresas), a cultural and farming tour high in the mountains of Heredia, at the base of Poás Volcano (close but not too close, for the record) and just 45 minutes from Finca Rosa Blanca .

Did you know that Costa Rica was once built on agriculture? Beyond the coffee trade and before the country became a haven for tourism, Costa Rica’s economy once relied heavily on fruits and vegetables, milk and cheese. And it’s these roots you’ll explore – not to mention, savor and sample! – on one of our favorite cultural and family-friendly tours .

Corso Lechería Farming Tour

A scenic drive wends through the mountains between Finca Rosa Blanca and Corso Lechería, ascending ever higher into high-altitude agriculture – mostly coffee, tomatoes, cheese, and strawberries. Along the way, roadside stands offer their wares of candied fruits, bulbous strawberries, and handmade cheeses.

These are just what await at Corso Lechería, a working dairy and strawberry farm that promises fun for both the young and young-at-heart.

Choose from the walking or tractor tour – although we know which we’d recommend, if you have young kiddos (or a senior) in tow! – and explore the farm’s gentle hills and plains. Keep an eye open for spectacular views of Poás and Barva Volcanos , if the skies are clear; try your hand at milking a cow (don’t worry; she’s friendly!); and pick your way through strawberry fields bursting with berries.

The farm comprises nearly 550 acres of rich soil, ripe for the picking (literally). You’ll be pleasantly flabbergasted by the size and heft of Heredia hills strawberries ; at the height of strawberry season, they fit about two to the palm and yet can still be sweeter than the best you’ve ever had. It’s a marvel of volcanic soil, to be sure.

The milk here – and, thus, the cheese – is fresh and wonderful. Key word: Fresh. You won’t find much in the way of aged cheese – think: no hard cheddars or creamy bries – but you will find farmer’s cheese, herbed cheeses, and Costa Rica’s famous palmito , a giant’s take on string cheese. (It’s about the size of an adult male’s fist).

Sample, savor and taste to your heart’s delight. And then, stop by Corso Lechería’s restaurant, for a taste of Costa Rica’s most traditional foods. And be sure, oh-so-absolutely sure, to order one of their famous strawberry milkshakes! Darn it. Now we’re craving one.

Family Vacation? Culture Vultures? Want a Taste of the Real Costa Rica?

If Corso Lechería sounds like your kind of day trip, then hello, it’s nice to meet you. Because this is our kind of tour, too.

At Finca Rosa Blanca, we delight in Costa Rican culture and outside-the-box kinds of fun. From our Organic coffee farm tours to our favorite activities in the area, we seek out the most authentic , the most memorable , and even the most off-the-beaten-path kind of tours. Because a great vacation is an amalgam – part bucket-list, part serendipity. And always, extraordinary.

Tip : Looking for more inspiration? Check out our family vacation in Costa Rica : a kid-entertaining, family-pleasing, make-some-forever-memories kind of trip. With a stop at Corso Lechería, of course!

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Farming Cultural Tour at Corso Lecheria

Last updated on June 13th, 2019

For visitors, it is still safe to visit the zone, but there is a reasonable resistance to people going there, especially foreign tourists. Costa Ricans aren’t that intimidated by volcano eruptions.

We have had days recently when 3 volcanoes decided to make eruptions, but they were mostly steam and ashes, so yeah, no big deal!

We love this part of the country, so right now we want to support the area by joining with the local campaign the government is promoting to visit Poasito and Vara Blanca, the towns that are next to the volcano.

Tourist businesses from the area are concerned about how long the national park will be closed and the impact it will have on the economy and tourism.

More than just a volcano, the area represents a big part of Costa Rican culture.You get to learn about the main economic activities before tourism and other industries came. The Costa Rican economy was built pretty much on agriculture, cattle

The Costa Rican economy was built pretty much on agriculture, cattle farms and coffee. Also, the route through the area has a very scenic drive, with light-green rolling valleys set in between dark-forested mountains.

Corso Lecheria Tour

Rodrigo and I found the Corso Lecheria tour after we visited the Poas Volcano early last year (it wasn’t that active back then) with some friends from the US. We did a quick stop before we headed to La Paz Waterfalls. We just saw the strawberries and the cows and we definitely knew that we would have to come back.

Rural Experience

The initiative started between two local businessmen from the area of Poas. Since strawberries and milk are two of the main products that have sustained the area for decades, they decided to show people the behind-the-scenes process of how Costa Rica produces dairy and strawberries with the rich soil from the volcano.

According to the information provided, the tour takes place on the farm of approximately 220 hectares, which is the perfect setting for all the activity.

This property was acquired in 2004 with the purpose of milk production, with amazing results. It was not until 2012 were the doors were open to tourist.

What does the tour include?

In order to provide a fun day for the visitors the tour is divided into 2 sections:

The tour includes a rural ride around the farm, a view of the volcanoes Poas and Barva, a visit to the primary and secondary forest, two strawberries fields, a milking stall, and a mini farm.

The truck ride will take you to a viewpoint of the Poas Volcano. From here, you can observe the volcano if it’s clear. You can also see the cattle fields that are characteristic of the area.

Many people from San Jose find this ride interesting because they have never been on a truck or gotten to know the rural farming culture. Some of them mentioned the experience is like finding with their roots.

Viewpoint to observe Poás Volcano and Barva Volcano

Volcanoes attract millions of visitors every year, for different reasons. Perhaps one reason is that they are an example of the wilder side of nature and are impressive sights, just puffing out steam and smoke.

This makes this tour special as well, because the farm is located next to one of the most visited volcanoes in the country.

Milking stall

Maybe cows don´t sound like a lot of fun for some. We know that probably isn’t something that will stand out in your wish list of tours, BUT for tourists who want to know about Costa Rican culture or kids and locals who live in the big cities of Costa Rica, it’s valuable to see the process of dairy and beef production. It’s an activity that provides the foundation of our local economy.

Cattle ranching began in Costa Rica in the early colonial period. So the tour tries to keep that as part of our identity. The idea is you can take your own milk straight from the cow, or they put out chocolate for you to try. This is the best part for the kids definitely!

Natural regeneration of a forest

We were really excited to see the natural regeneration from cattle to a small patch of forest, Now, you can walk inside this trail and never imagine that the spot used to be an old milking stall.

The farm is trying to become a carbon-neutral business to reduce the impact of its carbon footprint on the environment. The trail takes around 300 meters (0.8 miles), so it is small but nice to see species of animals getting benefits from it.

Strawberry field

All along to Poas Volcano, you will see signs in the road for fresh “volcano strawberries.” At the farm, they took us to a well-planned strawberry plantation. We were amazed how big the strawberries grow in a controlled environment but with natural pollinators and pest control. It was very educational.

The concept of this restaurant is really typical but they offer more than “casados.”

They really focus on “Gallos.” They have the concept to bring the food from the farm to the table so you get to know what you are eating. We love that idea!

They have the concept to bring the food from the farm to the table so you get to know what you are eating. We love that idea!

By the way, we learned a new fact of history in Costa Rica food. We knew about the origin of the word “casados,”but not “Gallos.” Well, you learn something new every day.It seems that one president of the country had the tradition of inviting the people from a town to a meal.

He tried to replicate the famous Canapé (ˈkanəˌpē) but instead of the piece of bread and savory topping, he changed it for “tortillas and picadillo.” Rafael Yglesias was his name, but his nickname was “Gallo,” giving the origin to the name of the food.

We are really grateful for the time the farm administrator took to take us around. You can really see the passion and hard work behind the project. He has been there since the beginning, so that tells you how much he believes in this project.

The Corso Lecheria farm tour really represents our culture through the concept of rural tourism. Still without sacrificing the piece of convenience and service for visitors.

For us as locals, it encouraged us to get deeper in our identity and not forget also this part of our culture. After the tour, we were more inspired to honor the agriculture of our farmers that work their best in the fields to produce what we eat.

The tour is a good example for other initiatives around the country and the area. Even when they have been challenged by the activity of the volcano and the decrease of visitors to the area, they are really focused on representing our roots and economy in a real Costa Rican experience. Here is the information you’ll need to visit the place:

Address: Located in Alajuela on the road to Poas Volcano, 3 kilometers east at the detour to Poasito and Vara Blanca, in front of Villa Calas.

Map: (Their name used to be Freddo Aventura Rural)

Phone: (506) 2482-1024

Minimum of 4 people – Schedule: 9:00 – 11:00 – 1:30

Price Range (Tour and Lunch):

Locals: 8000 a 12,000 colones
Tourist: $30 – $40

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From San Jose: 90 minutes from San José. Take General Cañas freeway (# 1) up to Alajuela. In Alajuela, it is recommended to take the route from the Courts of Justice on to Poas Volcano National Park. Take a detour towards Vara Blanca – Poasito and turn right until you reach the farm.

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Posted by Ligia

I´m from the “Pura Vida” country, Costa Rica! My life in a nutshell: Background in Tourism and hotel managment. Married with Rodrigo a wonderful tour guide ;) Lover of cultures, nature and social causes! Full time administrador at Non Profit Children´s Organization in my hometown and part time blogger of Explore Tikizia. Favorite things: Coffee time, travel and Jesus!

Ode to one of my favorite Costa Rican farms, Lecheria Corso.

Located on the skirts of the Poas Volcano near the sleepy little town of Grecia, Costa Rica, is a working farm that you can visit for the day. It’s also just around the corner from la Paz Waterfall Gardens and the Peace Lodge Hotel. Here’s all the info.

Lecheria Corso is a great day trip from San Jose or our hometown of San Ramon. It’s also not far from Sarchi, the home of the Costa Rican pained ox carts.

From the San Jose airport, Just take route 712 north until you get to the farm. I highly recommend renting a car in Costa Rica , and then you can just navigate using Waze or Google Maps .

The trip is about one hour. It’s in the Vara Blanca region of Costa Rica.

The Farm Experience

You’ll arrive on the farm and be greeted by views of the lush green pastures. The entrance is lined with blooming flowers, and there is an ample parking lot for cars and tour buses.

You’ll want to wear good shoes here – there are lots of dirt paths and mud in the rainy season.

You’ll arrive at a lovely wooden building that is home to the shop and the restaurant. From here you can take a tour of the farm- tours leave every so often.

You can choose to do the full tour, or just wander the area a bit. There’s a fun playground for kids here, and the ice cream is super fresh.

If you do choose to take a tour, you’ll get onto the back of a Caterpillar tractor.

This first stop is to milk cows. Everyone who wants to can milk a cow, and there’s even a race to see who can fill up the bucket the fastest. Kids love this.

Next, you’ll take a short walk through the rainforest where your guide will point out some of the most important flora and fauna.

The strawberry garden is next- you’ll be taught how to “properly” eat a strawberry and pick a few of your own to try.

Back at the cabin, you’ll be given an array of local cheeses to try before you are led back through the “pulperia” or gift shop.

You can buy fresh local milk, local candies made in the area, and any type of cheese or ice cream your heart desires.

The restaurant on site has phenomenal traditional Costa Rican food , and the prices are good . A lot of locals will come here just to have lunch and then go back to Grecia.

Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit Lecheria Corso is in the morning, as the clouds can tend to roll in in the afternoon and it can get a bit rainy and/or chilly.

The farm is open 7 days a week from 8 am to 6 pm, with the last tour leaving at 4 pm.

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Somos Corso Lechería, una empresa que desarrolla, distribuye y comercializa productos lácteos y cárnicos.

Desde nuestros inicios en el 2005 nos hemos enfocado en crear una experiencia que nos permita llevar el sabor real de una comunidad a todos los rincones de nuestro país.

Nuestra planta productora se encuentra ubicada en las faldas del Volcán Poás, especíﬁcamente en el hermoso pueblo de Poasito donde desarrollamos productos frescos y de excelente calidad.

Actualmente nos enfocamos en 3 giros de negocio, los cuales buscan satisfacer de la mejor manera a nuestros clientes.

Un camino que nos ha llevado a la mejora continúa desde sus inicios en el 2019. Todo nuestro equipo se ha enfocado en brindar soluciones de productos lácteos y cárnicos a diferentes restaurantes, hoteles, cafeterías, pastelerías y pizzerías del territorio nacional que han conﬁado en nuestra calidad y compromiso.

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El 2020 vino cargado de nuevos retos, los cuales enfrentamos con gran entusiasmo y profesionalismo, pues tuvimos la oportunidad de llevar hasta los hogares de nuestros clientes el sabor característico de Corso Lechería. Al día de hoy seguimos trabajando por mejorar y brindar el excelente servicio que nos deﬁne.

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Explore San Jose's vibrant cityscape
Visit Poas Volcano and a wildlife ranch
Search for quetzals in the cloud forest
Raft through the scenic Pacuare River
Discover Tortuguero's lush waterways
Introduction
Day 1 Join trip in San Jose
Day 2 Visit the Poas Volcano, explore San Jose including a Toucan Rescue Ranch
Day 3 Drive to San Gerardo de Dota and the Savegre Cloud Forest
Day 4 Early morning search for quetzal, free day to explore the forest
Day 5 Travel to rural Turrialba, free afternoon and evening meal at a traditional finca (farm)
Day 6 Whitewater rafting through the forest-covered Pacuare River
Day 7 Journey by bus and boat to Tortuguero National Park
Day 8 Full day to explore the park searching for wildlife
Day 9 Drive to Sarapiqui; Visit La Tirimbina for a chocolate tour and night walk in the forest
Day 10 Walk in the Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve, drive to Arenal
Day 11 Free day around La Fortuna, optional hanging bridges and zip wire excursions
Day 12 Drive south to Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 13 Explore Manuel Antonio's wildlife and beaches
Day 14 Free day in Manuel Antonio, relax on the beach or revisit the park
Day 15 Travel back to San Jose International Airport where the trip ends

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