Specialty Coffee & Sustainable Farming Internship

Explore specialty coffee production and sustainable agriculture in Los Santos, one of Costa Rica’s most important coffee-growing regions. Through Beyond Travels, gain practical experience alongside local farmers, producers, and community organizations while discovering how coffee connects agriculture, business, and rural livelihoods.

HANDS-ON COFFEE EXPERIENCE

Learn about the coffee value chain, from cultivation to the finished product. Depending on the season and placement, activities may include farm work, harvesting, processing, roasting, quality control, and exploring the factors that influence specialty coffee markets. Gain insight into the skills, knowledge, and decisions involved in producing high-quality coffee.

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE & RURAL ENTERPRISE

Explore sustainable farming practices and the environmental and economic challenges facing coffee-growing communities. Depending on your placement and the season, you may also gain exposure to agroforestry, marketing, and coffee entrepreneurship. Develop a broader understanding of how value-added agricultural products can support rural livelihoods.

CULTURAL IMMERSION

Live with a local host family and experience daily life in a Costa Rican coffee-producing community. Practice Spanish through everyday interactions, build connections with local people, and learn about the region’s agricultural traditions and way of life.

PERSONALIZED SUPPORT

Beyond Travels provides pre-departure guidance, local staff, and emergency support throughout your placement. We help you navigate the transition into a new environment so you can focus on making the most of your time abroad.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

This program is ideal for students and professionals interested in specialty coffee, sustainable agriculture, food systems, business, or rural development. Gain practical experience and a deeper understanding of how coffee production connects environmental sustainability with local economies.