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Our meeting point will be at Mayagüez. A drive of approximately one hour will take
us to the small mountainous town of Las Marías where we will visit Hacienda
Palma Escrita, home of Café La Casona, a coffee plantation still in operation.
We will be greeted by the owners, who will be in charge of a walk through the
plantation while you learn more about the different varieties of coffee and how they
are grown in this side of the mainland of Puerto Rico. As you join this guided walk,
you will see all the stages involved in the cultivation process (cultivation, harvest of
the fruit, processing, pulping, washing, drying, hulling, and finally, roasting) until it
gets to your table. Ready to taste a cup of fresh coffee?
An optional stop for lunch is available at Erik´s Bakery at the town of Maricao, lunch
not included in price.
Off season, we can still visit the plantation although coffee will be growing for the
next year and you will not necessarily see all the stages of the cultivation process.
us to the small mountainous town of Las Marías where we will visit Hacienda
Palma Escrita, home of Café La Casona, a coffee plantation still in operation.
We will be greeted by the owners, who will be in charge of a walk through the
plantation while you learn more about the different varieties of coffee and how they
are grown in this side of the mainland of Puerto Rico. As you join this guided walk,
you will see all the stages involved in the cultivation process (cultivation, harvest of
the fruit, processing, pulping, washing, drying, hulling, and finally, roasting) until it
gets to your table. Ready to taste a cup of fresh coffee?
An optional stop for lunch is available at Erik´s Bakery at the town of Maricao, lunch
not included in price.
Off season, we can still visit the plantation although coffee will be growing for the
next year and you will not necessarily see all the stages of the cultivation process.
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The short version of the tour is available on a daily basis and includes a visit to the
Coffee Museum in Ciales where you will have the opportunity to buy local coffee or
taste a cup of Café Don Pello while you learn about the coffee industry in Puerto Rico.
Lunch at a local small restaurant. Cruise ship passenger, it takes a drive of
approximately one and a half hour from San Juan; you should depart at 10:00 PM or
later to go on this trip.
The long version of the tour is available from September - December and includes
a visit to Hacienda Pomarrosa in Jayuya, at an altitude of about 1,000 m. You will
learn the stages involved in the cultivation process (cultivation, harvest of the fruit,
processing, pulping, washing, drying, hulling, and finally, roasting) until it gets to
your table. This tour is not available for cruise ship passengers since it takes a drive
of approximately 2 hours and a half or more. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Ask for our Aroma de Café Tour Package with an overnight at a coffee plantation.
The short version of the tour is available on a daily basis and includes a visit to the
Coffee Museum in Ciales where you will have the opportunity to buy local coffee or
taste a cup of Café Don Pello while you learn about the coffee industry in Puerto Rico.
Lunch at a local small restaurant. Cruise ship passenger, it takes a drive of
approximately one and a half hour from San Juan; you should depart at 10:00 PM or
later to go on this trip.
The long version of the tour is available from September - December and includes
a visit to Hacienda Pomarrosa in Jayuya, at an altitude of about 1,000 m. You will
learn the stages involved in the cultivation process (cultivation, harvest of the fruit,
processing, pulping, washing, drying, hulling, and finally, roasting) until it gets to
your table. This tour is not available for cruise ship passengers since it takes a drive
of approximately 2 hours and a half or more. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Ask for our Aroma de Café Tour Package with an overnight at a coffee plantation.
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| from San Juan |
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| from Ponce |
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| from Mayagüez |
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| Please bring hat and long sleeves/pants, comfortable shoes. If you want the complete experience pick-up coffee, please contact us. This option is available only during the month of October. All tours are subject to weather conditions. |
A drive of approximately one hour and a half will take us to the mountainous town of
Jayuya where we will visit Hacienda Tres Pichachos We will be greeted by the
owners and their employees, who will be in charge of a walk through the plantation
while you learn more about the history of coffee in Puerto Rico.
Join us in this guided walk and learn the stages involved in the cultivation process
(cultivation, harvest of the fruit, processing, pulping, washing, drying, hulling, and
finally, roasting) until it gets to your table. We will stop for lunch at a local restaurant
(included in price). Ready to taste a cup of fresh coffee?
During November 19 we celebrate the Jayuya Indigeneous National Festival.
Combine both activities and save!!! Drop us an email for details and dates.
Ask for our Aroma de Café Tour Package with an overnight at a coffee plantationn.
Jayuya where we will visit Hacienda Tres Pichachos We will be greeted by the
owners and their employees, who will be in charge of a walk through the plantation
while you learn more about the history of coffee in Puerto Rico.
Join us in this guided walk and learn the stages involved in the cultivation process
(cultivation, harvest of the fruit, processing, pulping, washing, drying, hulling, and
finally, roasting) until it gets to your table. We will stop for lunch at a local restaurant
(included in price). Ready to taste a cup of fresh coffee?
During November 19 we celebrate the Jayuya Indigeneous National Festival.
Combine both activities and save!!! Drop us an email for details and dates.
Ask for our Aroma de Café Tour Package with an overnight at a coffee plantationn.
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| Updated April 13, 2016. |
| The National Trust´s definition of cultural heritage tourism is "traveling to experience the places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present. It includes historic, cultural, and natural resources." We have carefully selected activities where you will have the opportunity to experience Puerto Rico through the eyes of our local people. Be different, join one of our CulTOURS today! |
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Effort Level
Walking Time
Departure
Minimum
Price
Transportation
Private Tour
Reservations
Entrance Fees
Not included
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Availability
Duration
Effort Level
Walking Time
Departure
Minimum
Price
Transportation
Private Tour
Reservations
Entrance Fees
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MAZ-C1
September - December
5 - 6 hours
Moderate
30 - 60 minutes
From Mayagüez, not
later than 10 AM
4 PAX
$79 pp
Included
Yes
Always required
Not included in price
($7 pp)
Lunch, drinks or tips
Non-smokers only
September - December
5 - 6 hours
Moderate
30 - 60 minutes
From Mayagüez, not
later than 10 AM
4 PAX
$79 pp
Included
Yes
Always required
Not included in price
($7 pp)
Lunch, drinks or tips
Non-smokers only
| Thanks so much...arrived home at midnite Sunday the 3rd....Florida was 41 degrees!! Was a delay at the airport...thus...a tiring day at school now. Sorry about the mix-up on our tour...the car sick people..my family loved you.....I suppose I planned too much for one day. Thanks...it was their favorite side trip. Mary Muelhium |
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CODE
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Effort Level
Walking Time
Minimum
Departure
Price
Included
Private Tour
Reservations
Not Included
Restrictions
Availability
Effort Level
Walking Time
Minimum
Departure
Price
Included
Private Tour
Reservations
Not Included
Restrictions
SJ-C1
September - December
Easy
1 - 2 hours
4 PAX
7:30 AM From San Juan
$ 99 pp Short Version
(approx. 6 hours)
125 pp Long Version
(approx. 9 hours)
Transportation, lunch
Yes
One week in advanced
Entrance fees, drinks or
tips
Non-smokers only
September - December
Easy
1 - 2 hours
4 PAX
7:30 AM From San Juan
$ 99 pp Short Version
(approx. 6 hours)
125 pp Long Version
(approx. 9 hours)
Transportation, lunch
Yes
One week in advanced
Entrance fees, drinks or
tips
Non-smokers only
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CODE
Availability
Duration
Effort Level
Walking Time
Minimum
Departure
Price
Transportation
Private Tour
Reservations
Not Included
Restrictions
Availability
Duration
Effort Level
Walking Time
Minimum
Departure
Price
Transportation
Private Tour
Reservations
Not Included
Restrictions
PNC-CCPT
September - December
6 - 7 hours
Easy
1 - 2 hours
4 PAX
From Ponce
$89 pp
Included
Yes
Always required
Entrance fees, drinks,
or tips
Non-smokers only
September - December
6 - 7 hours
Easy
1 - 2 hours
4 PAX
From Ponce
$89 pp
Included
Yes
Always required
Entrance fees, drinks,
or tips
Non-smokers only
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