Boquete, Panamá · Est. 1996
Damarli Estate
Specialty Coffee Tours
Our Story
A Legacy of Coffee
The Pech-Ruiz Family has established the coffee industry in Panama and has been farming coffee since the late 1800s. Damarli Estate was founded in 1996 by David and Lia Ruiz de Pech, growing into a premier specialty coffee establishment.
Located at 1,450–1,500 meters near the Barú Volcano, the estate enjoys one of the driest microclimates of Boquete. Our varietals include Panama Geisha, Bourbon, and Pacamara, alongside orange, banana, plantain, and avocado trees. During the rainy season, the estate transforms into a magical cloud forest.
1,450m Altitude
Near Barú Volcano
Panama Geisha
Award-winning varietals
Best of Panama
Winner 2019 & 2020
Dry Microclimate
Cloud forest estate
The Experience
An Owner-Guided Coffee Tour
David & Lia’s, family has farmed coffee since the late 1800s, David personally leads every tour. Immerse yourself in Panama's specialty coffee world — every day at 9:00 AM or 1:30 PM, including transportation from Boquete.
Duration
3–3.5 hours
Group Size
Max 11 people
Location
Boquete, Panamá
Includes
Cupping & transport
Harvesting ripe coffee cherries by hand
Professional coffee cupping session
Coffee processing at the farm
Harvest Coffee Cherries
During harvest season (Nov–Feb), David guides you through hand-picking ripe coffee cherries alongside farm workers — experiencing the very start of the coffee journey from the farmer's perspective.
Processing & Fermentation
Your host walks you through sorting, floating, and fermenting the freshly picked cherries — then packing and transporting them to the local mill, just as the family has done for generations.
Learn About Coffee
Hear firsthand from the owner about coffee cultivation, Panama's coffee culture, harvesting techniques, and roasting — light, medium, dark, and everything in between.
Taste Panama Geisha
Finish with a professional cupping session personally led by David. Taste all estate coffees including the award-winning Panama Geisha, and take home expert brewing tips straight from the source.
Tour Rates
Pricing
All tours include a guided walk through the farm and a cupping session.
Adult
15 years and above
$35.00
USD / person
Youth
14 years and under
$15.00
USD / person
Reserve Your Spot
Schedule a Tour
Join us every day at 9:00 AM or 1:30 PM. Max group size: 11 people.