The community of Aquiares is located in the middle of the farm. With a population of 1,500 people, this small village has long maintained a close relationship with the management of Hacienda Aquiares, for employment as well as cultural and economic development. Soon after the current owners took over the farm, Hacienda Aquiares deeded to the community land for the school, a day-care center and early childhood cafeteria, and several sports fields and other recreational areas. Many years ago we upgraded and sold all the houses to the members of the community. Today, virtually everyone in the community of Aquiares owns their own home, greatly enhancing the stability of the community.

The Aquiares church, built in 1925, is an architectural and historic jewel in the center of the village. Visible from slopes on all sides of the farm, it is a welcoming landmark. Its unusual pressed metal walls, steeple clock and stained glass windows all were imported from Germany by the founders of the hacienda. In 1997 the Ministry of Culture of Costa Rica declared the building a National Architectural Historic Monument.

The Aquiares soccer team competes regularly, neighbors ride horseback through the farm and by its many streams, The Route of the Conquistadors, an internacional three-day mountain bike race, ends its second stage in Aquiares.

In Aquiares, one breathes fresh air and admires the natural beauty in all directions. The trees are home to birds and butterflies, orchids, epiphytes and bromeliads. Over 50 miles of natural roads facilitate the farming of coffee and also offer excellent routes for hiking between rivers and mountains.