Festival Viva El Cafe

Festival Viva El Café

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Food & DrinkSan José
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkFraming coffee explicitly as a marker of San
Language["es"]Currency: CRC
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Festival Viva El Cafe in San José

Organised by Costa Rica's Asociacion de Cafes Finos, the coffee institute ICAFE and the national roasters' chamber, Festival Viva el Cafe frames coffee as central to San Jose's civic and cultural identity rather than purely an agricultural trade fair. Held each July at the Antigua Aduana, San Jose's restored former customs house, recent editions have hosted more than 85 exhibitors spanning producers, roasters, cafes, baristas and cooperatives.

Festival Viva el Cafe emerged from a partnership among Costa Rica's Asociacion de Cafes Finos, the national coffee institute ICAFE, the Camara de Tostadores de Costa Rica and a technology sponsor, aiming to present coffee as more than an agricultural product on sale: as a craft, a point of gathering, and a component of San Jose's own civic identity.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Framing coffee explicitly as a marker of San Jose's own civic and cultural identity, rather than purely an agricultural product for sale, distinguishes this festival from conventional trade-fair coffee events elsewhere in Costa Rica

02

The mystery stays covered

Its venue, the Antigua Aduana, a restored former customs house, gives the festival a heritage-building backdrop distinct from stadium or convention-centre settings used by many comparable events

03

The city starts moving

Timing the festival to July, marking the close of Costa Rica's coffee harvest season, ties the event's calendar placement directly to a real agricultural milestone rather than an arbitrary date

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Festival Viva El Cafe is documented as a recurring food-drink festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to San José, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Framing coffee explicitly as a marker of San Jose's own civic and cultural identity, rather than purely an agricultural product for sale...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of San Jose you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Light, breathable clothing suits San Jose's warm July climate; a light rain layer is worth carrying given the city's frequent afternoon showers. Comfortable shoes matter given the amount of...

Safety

Festival Viva El Cafe is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Festival Viva El Cafe runs late.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

["es"] · CRC

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map9.93 N, 84.08 WOpen in Google Maps

San Jose, San Jose, Costa Rica

Nearest airportSJO — Juan Santamaría
TransportStay close enough to the part of San Jose you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Festival Viva El Cafe runs late.

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External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to San José via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near San José, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable clothing suits San Jose's warm July climate; a light rain layer is worth carrying given the city's frequent afternoon showers. Comfortable shoes matter given the amount of walking between more than 85 exhibitor stalls.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Costa Rica and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival Viva El Cafe?

Festival Viva El Cafe is listed for Past edition: 5 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival Viva El Cafe take place?

The festival is listed in San José, Costa Rica. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

San Jose, San Jose, Costa Rica

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLeventos.cr
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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