Café Senda: A Story of Passion
and Sustainability
Since 2019, at the heart of Senda Monteverde Hotel, a project was born that combines the flavor of coffee with a greater purpose: cultivating our own story in every cup. This is how Café Senda began, an initiative that blossoms with aroma, commitment, and a connection to the land.
Why cultivate coffee at Senda?
From the beginning, the vision was clear: to create an authentic, unique, and meaningful experience for our guests, integrating sustainable practices that also contribute to the local community.
With this goal in mind, we started the first plantings in different areas of the property, betting on the Obata variety, a species resistant to climatic conditions and diseases that replaces the traditional Caturra.
Fun fact: The seedlings were acquired from a local cooperative, and the care of each plant, from planting to harvest, has been handled by our team of gardeners. One of them, with previous experience in the coffee sector, has been a key piece in this process.
A harvest that grows with pride
During the 2023 and 2024 seasons, our plants began to bear their first fruits. With the help of our guests and collaborators, we collected about 14 boxes, marking a milestone on our journey: in 2024, we officially processed our first harvest.
This coffee, grown without chemicals and with deep respect for the environment, is now proudly served at the hotel. Each cup represents the effort, dedication, and love for what we do.
Partnerships with purpose
The value of the local community has been key to this story. Thanks to the collaboration with local producers, our coffee was processed, roasted, and packaged by an allied company that supports small artisans and coffee growers.
The packaging was also designed by a talented Costa Rican designer, who was inspired by the coffee growers of our region to pay tribute to them in every detail.
An artisanal process full of learnings
One of the biggest challenges was the artisanal drying of the coffee. To achieve this, we built African beds: elevated structures with mesh that allow for natural drying, thus preserving the properties of the bean and respecting its process.
Each stage has been a learning experience, full of challenges and rewards, which has strengthened our connection with coffee and with the community.
What's next for Café Senda?
The future is as promising as it is aromatic. We are preparing to take the next step: processing our coffee on the property itself, giving our guests the opportunity to experience the entire process, from plant to cup.
Meanwhile, we continue to strengthen partnerships with local producing families, building a coffee experience that leaves a lasting impression.
Come to Senda: Experience the coffee
At Senda, you won’t just enjoy an exceptional cup of coffee. You will be part of a story that fuses innovation, tradition, sustainability, and love for the land.
We look forward to having you experience the flavor of the authentic.
