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Our Vanilla Plantation
in Costa Rica

Vanilla plantation at Hacienda Las Vainillas in Costa Rica

The vanilla plants grow beneath the canopy, in the Hacienda’s forest.

More than 3,000 vanilla plants
in the heart of the tropical rainforest

Several Vanilla Species

Various species of Vanilla plants growing in the tropical rainforest at Hacienda Las Vainillas

No two vanilla plants are alike.
We grow several species and varieties, distinguished by their leaves, flowers, pods and aromas.

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As you explore the plantation with us, you will learn to recognize them and discover the remarkable diversity of the Vanilla genus.

Vanilla Through the Seasons

Vanilla flowers in our plantation at Hacienda Las Vainillas
Hand pollination of a vanilla flower at Hacienda Las Vainillas
Green vanilla pods growing in our plantation in Costa Rica
Vanilla pods drying after harvest at Hacienda Las Vainillas

Flowering

A flower that lasts just one day

Pollination

A delicate process, done by hand

The Pods

9 months to reach maturity

Curing

Several months to develop their aromas

Crème brûlée made with vanilla from Hacienda Las Vainillas

… just a few minutes to enjoy it!

Tasting

Vanilla secrets, tour at Hacienda Las Vainillas

Discover Vanilla With Us

During our “Secrets of Vanilla” tour, we take you into the heart of the plantation to discover this fascinating plant and understand every stage of its cultivation. Depending on the season, you may see the flowers, watch the pollination process, or discover pods as they ripen.

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