Los Santos Valley Wine Tour Costa Rica

Escape the city and immerse yourself in one of Costa Rica’s most surprising hidden gems — the Los Santos Valley, home to the country’s only commercial winery. This full-day tour blends stunning mountain scenery with gourmet experiences, including a guided visit to Copey Estate Winery, a curated four-wine tasting with food pairings, a sample of the region’s unique Golden Rush Liqueur made from golden berries, and a premium Costa Rican coffee tasting on the journey home. A delicious blend of culture, flavor, and mountain adventure awaits.         

Scenic Drive to Los Santos Valley

Your day begins with a breathtaking drive into the Los Santos Valley, a cool-climate region tucked high in Costa Rica’s Talamanca mountains. Thanks to elevations ranging from 6,000–7,000 feet, this fertile valley is ideal for specialty crops such as apples, blackberries, peaches, avocados, and, of course, high-altitude coffee. You’ll also see the impressive Los Santos wind energy project — a vast array of turbines that power much of the surrounding region — giving this valley an unmistakably modern yet rural charm.

Copey Estate Winery - Wine Tasting & Food Pairing

Prepare to be surprised — Costa Rica really does make wine, and Copey Estate Winery is proof. As the first and only commercial winery in Costa Rica, Copey Estate was founded by owners with decades of winemaking experience in California, Israel, and now the unique microclimates of the Talamanca range. Their success comes from cultivating cold-hardy grape varieties that thrive at high altitude.

During your guided experience, you’ll enjoy a curated tasting of four wines, each perfectly paired with small gourmet bites designed to highlight the characteristics of the grapes and the terroir. You’ll learn about the winery’s pioneering history, their innovative mountain viticulture techniques, and why this boutique winery has become one of Costa Rica’s most unexpected highlights.

Golden Rush Liqueur - Costa Rica's Unique Liqueur Made of Golden Berries

Next, discover one of Costa Rica’s most original spirits — Golden Rush Liqueur, made from the region’s vibrant golden berries (also known as cape gooseberries). This antioxidant-rich “superfruit” grows abundantly in the cool Los Santos climate. The result is a smooth, aromatic liqueur with bright fruity notes and remarkable character. You’ll enjoy a guided tasting and pairing that introduces this award-winning local creation, now gaining international attention as Costa Rica’s newest signature spirit.

Costa Rica Premium Coffee Tasting

A visit to the Central Valley wouldn’t be complete without savoring Costa Rica’s most beloved export — its world-famous coffee. On your return journey, you’ll stop to sample premium, high-elevation coffee grown in the very same mountains you explored throughout the day. Learn what makes Costa Rican coffee so exceptional, from its volcanic soil to its slow-maturing beans, and pick up a bag to bring the flavor of Los Santos home with you.

From mountain vineyards and golden berry liqueur to high-altitude coffee and breathtaking landscapes, this unique Los Santos Valley Wine Tour showcases a side of Costa Rica few travelers ever experience. With expert guides, comfortable transportation, curated tastings, and gourmet pairings, The Real Deal Tours brings you the best of Costa Rica’s growing culinary scene — at the best price.