La Chimba Coffee Plantation is home to a 5 kilometer and 9 kilometer trail called Hacienda y Beneficio La Chimba. Both trails lead to the viewpoint, with one slightly longer for those who love to hike. The trail is easy to follow and, although a little muddy and slippery in some places, fairly easy with a gradual incline up to the viewpoint.

We took the shorter route to the top and had a blast! We arrived early in the morning when they opened at 5:30 am and hiked through the plantation without anyone else around – it was gorgeous!

You can easily take an Uber to the plantation from San Jose, and it costs $12 USD to hike the trail. As I mentioned above, the trail opens at 5:30 am with the last hikers allowed on the trail at 2 pm. You can also do coffee tours at La Chimba, and there is a gorgeous restaurant on the property where you can eat surrounded by birds! There is also a zipline experience for those who want a little extra thrill.