ATV Waterfall & Organic Coffee Farm with Lunch

The best part of this Nosara outing is the combination: an active ATV ride, a quiet waterfall, and a family-run coffee farm that feels tied to local life. You spend about six hours moving through the hills rather than sitting in one spot, and lunch comes with a fine view over the coast.

I especially like the personal farm visit with Juan, where you see coffee growing beside fruit trees and learn how the beans reach your cup. I also like the flexible pace at the waterfall. The main caution is the walk to the falls, which follows a rocky riverbed and can be tough for anyone with mobility limits.

Key points at a glance

• Ride dirt roads and jungle trails: The ATV route adds a pleasant sense of adventure without making the whole day about speed.
• Swim at a natural waterfall: You have time to explore and stay as long as the schedule allows.
• Visit Juan’s family coffee farm: Learn about more than 30 years of regenerative farming and sustainable practices.
• Taste fresh farm products: Try coffee, fruit juice, and fruit from trees such as avocado, lime, orange, and dragonfruit.
• Eat organic lunch with a view: The meal is served at the farm, overlooking the hills and Nosara coastline.
• Private outing for your group: At least four people are needed to run the tour, and the guides can adjust support for beginners.

From Nosara’s roads to the mountain trails

The tour begins at Tierra Costa NosaraCentro and returns there at the end. The route starts on ATVs, using dirt roads and jungle trails as you leave the town area and head into the hills.

This is not simply a vehicle transfer to a waterfall. The ride is one of the main attractions. You get changing views of rural life, hills, and the coast, with occasional stops to look around. The guides, including Junior, Abraham, and Junior’s son, work with both new and experienced ATV riders.

That matters if your group has mixed ability. A beginner can receive extra help with handling the ATV, while a more experienced rider still gets an adventurous route. One family was also given a larger ATV to make the outing easier for a child with walking challenges.

You should still expect a real ride, not a smooth sightseeing road. Dirt tracks and jungle trails can be uneven, and the route requires attention. Ask about the riding conditions when you book, especially if you have never used an ATV before.

Reaching the waterfall by rocky riverbed

The waterfall stop gives the day a welcome change of pace. After the ATV ride, you walk toward the falls, with part of the route following a rocky riverbed. The walk is manageable for many active visitors, but it is not ideal for everyone.

Wear sturdy shoes with good grip. Water sandals such as Tevas have worked well for some people, but ordinary flip-flops would be a poor choice for a rocky route. You may want footwear that can handle both wet conditions and uneven ground.

At the waterfall, you have time to swim, explore, and enjoy the setting instead of rushing through a short photo stop. The guides can allow you to spend the amount of time that suits your group, within the day’s schedule. That flexibility is useful for families, since children may want to play in the water while other members of the group prefer to sit and take in the surroundings.

The key limitation is access. If walking over rocks is difficult for you, the waterfall section may be the hardest part of the day. Mention mobility concerns before booking. The guide team has shown a willingness to help, but the natural route itself cannot be made flat.

Uphill to a working organic coffee farm

After the waterfall, you get back on the ATVs and continue higher into the mountains. The destination is Juan’s family farm, where coffee is grown alongside a range of fruit trees.

This stop has more substance than a quick coffee tasting. Juan explains how the coffee plant is cared for, cultivated, and harvested, following the process through to the finished drink. You also see the farm’s wider approach, with regenerative methods and sustainable principles practiced for more than 30 years.

The farm’s fruit trees help put coffee in context. Orange, dragonfruit, avocado, and lime grow alongside the coffee plants, and the visit includes fresh juices as well as coffee. You can see how a family farm uses several crops rather than relying on one product alone.

I like this part because it connects the drink in your cup with the work behind it. Coffee can seem like a simple souvenir, but the farm visit shows the care involved at each stage. The lesson also works well for children. A guide named Juan leads the farm tour, and his family’s presence gives the visit a direct, personal feel.

Bring some cash if you would like to buy coffee from the farm. This is not required for the tour, but it gives you a chance to take home something made at the place you just visited.

Fresh coffee, juice, and lunch above Nosara

The farm visit ends with an organic lunch, served in a setting with views across the hills and toward the Nosara coastline. The meal is part of the $195 price, so you are not paying extra for the main food stop.

The food has received especially strong praise, and that makes sense as a practical benefit. A six-hour ATV outing uses energy, and a proper meal is more useful than a small snack between activities. Fresh juices and coffee add to the farm-to-table feel without turning the stop into a formal tasting event.

The view is another reason not to rush. You get a chance to sit down after the ride and waterfall walk while looking over the hills. The setting is scenic, but the important point is that the view comes as part of a family farm visit, not from a separate commercial lookout.

Lunch at Juan’s home also gives the day a more local character. You are meeting a family connected to the land and seeing how the farm operates. That is a different experience from buying packaged coffee at a shop in town.

The return ride and the six-hour pace

After lunch, you return to the ATVs and ride back down the mountain to the starting point. The complete outing takes about six hours, including the ride, waterfall, farm visit, food, and return.

The schedule has a good natural rhythm:

• Ride through roads and trails
• Walk to the waterfall
• Swim and explore
• Continue uphill by ATV
• Visit the coffee and fruit farm
• Taste coffee and juice
• Eat lunch with a view
• Ride back to Nosara

That order works well. You get the more active sections before lunch, then finish with the ride downhill and back to town. The exact timing at each stop can vary, since the waterfall portion is not described as a fixed, rushed visit.

This is a full half-day rather than a quick morning activity. Plan around it carefully if you have another reservation later. The stated operating hours run from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., every day, but your exact start time should be confirmed when the booking is accepted.

Is $195 a fair price?

At $195 per person, this is not a budget ATV ride. The value comes from the number of separate experiences included in one private outing: ATV use, guiding, the waterfall visit, the coffee farm tour, coffee and juice tastings, and organic lunch.

You are also paying for a small, private format. Only your group participates, rather than joining a large vehicle convoy. That can make a real difference when one person is learning to ride or when your group wants more time at the waterfall.

The price makes the most sense if you want variety. An ATV-only excursion might cost less, but it would not include the farm education or lunch. A simple coffee visit would be calmer and cheaper, but it would lack the ride and waterfall.

For a family or group with several interests, the combined value is good. One person can focus on nature, another on coffee and farming, and children can enjoy the ATV and swimming. For someone who only wants a long ATV ride, the coffee farm section may feel like an added stop rather than the main event.

Who will enjoy this most?

I would recommend this experience to active families, couples, and small groups who want more than a beach day. It suits people who like a little engine-powered adventure but also want contact with local food and farming.

It is particularly useful for a mixed group. Beginners can get help from guides such as Junior, while experienced riders still have uneven trails and mountain roads to enjoy. Children can follow the farm lesson, see the fruit trees, and swim at the falls, although an adult should judge the waterfall walk for them.

This is less suitable if you dislike dirt roads, have serious mobility limits, or want a quiet, slow-paced farm visit without a long ride. The trail to the falls is rocky, and the ATV portion is an important part of the day rather than a minor transfer.

Because the activity requires at least four people to operate, smaller parties should contact Tierra Costa before assuming the date can run. The company may be able to discuss other options, but that should be arranged ahead of time.

Practical tips before you go

Wear sturdy shoes that can cope with rocks and water. A swimsuit is useful for the waterfall, and you should expect to get dusty or wet during parts of the outing.

Bring sun protection and drinking water if advised by the operator, though the supplied details do not specify what is provided. A small amount of cash is worthwhile if you want to purchase Juan’s coffee.

Allow the full six hours. The farm visit and lunch are not throwaway additions, and rushing away early would remove much of what makes the tour different from a standard ATV outing.

The activity runs in good weather. If poor conditions force a cancellation, you can receive a different date or a full refund. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time, but changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted.

Should you book the Nosara ATV and coffee farm tour?

Book it if you want a busy, varied day that links adventure with local food and farming. The waterfall, Juan’s family farm, organic lunch, and mountain views give the experience more depth than an ATV ride alone.

I would be cautious if anyone in your group struggles with rocky walking or dislikes riding on uneven dirt roads. For everyone else, the strongest reason to choose this outing is the balance: guides who can support beginners, a waterfall with time to enjoy it, a real family farm, and a meal that comes with a view.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin and end?

The tour begins at Tierra Costa NosaraCentro in Nosara, Guanacaste, and ends back at the same meeting point.

How long does the experience last?

The experience lasts approximately six hours.

What is included in the tour?

The experience includes the ATV ride, the waterfall visit, the organic coffee farm visit, coffee and fresh juice tastings, and an organic lunch.

Is the tour private?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

How many people are needed to operate the tour?

A minimum of four people is required for the tour to run. Smaller groups can contact the provider to discuss other options.

Can beginners ride the ATVs?

Yes. The guides can help beginners, and the experience also offers an adventurous ride for people with more ATV experience.

Is the waterfall walk suitable for people with mobility issues?

The walk includes a rocky riverbed and may be difficult for people with mobility issues. Discuss your needs with the provider before booking.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

You will be offered a different date or a full refund if the experience is canceled because of poor weather.