Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm is not just a coffee shop, but the only Starbucks-owned coffee farm in the world open to visitors, and at the same time, a global research hub for coffee cultivation. This is a place where coffee is not just consumed — it is studied, grown, and perfected with care for the planet and the future of the industry.

The entire coffee area is decorated with drawings, many beautiful drawings related to coffee and animals. This wall drawing is right next to the entrance.

Starbucks owns hundreds of stores worldwide, but only here, on 240 hectares on the slopes of the Poás Volcano, can you see where the beans for Starbucks Reserve and micro-lot coffees are grown.

Hacienda Alsacia serves as Starbucks’ global agronomy headquarters — developing new coffee varieties resistant to diseases and climate change, and sharing this knowledge with farmers worldwide for free. This helps make coffee production more sustainable and assists small farms in improving yield and quality.

Rows of coffee plants grow along the hillside, each labeled with information about the variety and growing conditions.

🌿 Greener Store and sustainability
The Visitor Center café on the farm is certified as a Starbucks Greener Store — powered by solar energy, built with local materials, and designed to minimize waste and conserve resources.

Large windows and open spaces let in natural light throughout the visitor areas.

Wooden tables are placed facing the landscape, inviting visitors to sit, drink coffee, and spend time without rushing. Lush greenery throughout the cafe.The entire grounds are lushly green. Inside, there are huge pots of flowers and plants. The plants hang beautifully from above.

Coffee beans are laid out to dry, spread evenly and turned regularly. This stage is essential and directly affects flavor and quality.

Another drying tables and also wall painting with a boy who pours out the collected coffee.

Benches and shaded seating areas are spread across the property, offering quiet spots to stop and take in the surroundings.

The property includes a small waterfall, open walking paths, and viewpoints overlooking the surrounding hills. There’s also a café and shop offering Costa Rica–themed mugs, brewing equipment, and other coffee-related souvenirs. Hacienda Alsacia combines agriculture, education, and landscape in a single, accessible location.

Coffee cherries change color as they ripen, showing the different stages before harvesting.

Illustrations and drawings on the walls explain coffee growing and processing in a clear, visual way, blending education with local style.

From the seating areas, the view opens toward the surrounding hills and coffee fields, making it easy to lose track of time.

A lookout point offers wide views of the surrounding hills and coffee fields. Enjoy your coffee and the panoramic view.

One of the walls at Starbucks Hacienda Alsacia, Poás features a stunning mural of the Rualdo, the local name for the Golden-browed Chlorophonia. This small, colorful bird is endemic to the highland forests of Costa Rica and is celebrated for its bright green body and striking golden-yellow stripe above its eyes.
The Golden-browed Chlorophonia is a secretive and rare bird, often found in the canopy feeding on fruits.

Starbucks is aiming not just to sell coffee, but to connect with the local community and culture, showcasing Costa Rican art and employing local talent — as well as serving visitors in one of Costa Rica’s most vibrant seaside towns.

The interior design incorporates murals by Costa Rican artist Elizabeth Argüello and macramé artwork by the local collective EntreNudos — creating a space that reflects the natural, artistic and cultural vibe of Guanacaste.