A coffee farm visit in Guatemala left me with more than just beans

I took a trip to a big coffee area in Guatemala last month, thinking it would be a dream come true. The farm tour started fine, but quickly turned into a pushy sales pitch for their expensive bags of coffee. Our guide skipped over the fun parts, like how they pick the beans, and just talked about buying stuff. At the tasting session, the coffee was weak and tasted old, which really bummed me out after the long drive. It felt like they only cared about my wallet, not sharing a love for coffee. I wish I had checked online reviews from other travelers before booking. If you're going to visit a coffee farm, make sure to ask about the tour details upfront. Has anyone else had a letdown like this while traveling for coffee?

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lily_sullivan828d ago

My cousin dragged me to a "local cultural experience" in Costa Rica that was just a gift shop with overpriced wooden frogs. We drove two hours for it. The promised demonstration was some guy half-heartedly carving for five minutes before they herded us past shelves of junk. At least the zip line place next door was legit.

lewis.ivan8d ago

Getting herded like that totally kills the vibe of finding real local spots.