easy
2–3 hours
Suitable for all fitness levels; light walking on gentle terrain is required.
Explore an award-winning coffee plantation in Carolina, Puerto Rico with a guided tour and tasting. Discover the local flora, fauna, and relax in authentic Puerto Rican surroundings.
6 Hours • All ages
Embark on a captivating journey through Puerto Rico's coffee culture at a renowned specialty plantation. Experience the entire coffee process, from plant to cup, while enjoying a guided tour and tasting. With leisure time to explore the gift shop and savor local cuisine, this adventure promises a rich blend of history and flavor.
If you’re curious about the process of coffee production from harvest to cup then this tour is for you!
On this **all day adventure, you will visit a private coffee plantation, located in the highest mountains of Puerto Rico. Learn from professional coffee collectors as you walk by the field of Arabica beans and try your hand at picking the cherries (when in season).
When we arrive to the Hacienda you will be welcomed with a freshly brewed cup and delicious fresh fruits, before touring a coffee roasting plant where beans are processed, roasted and packed for commercial use. You'll also get to: • Learn about the history, growing process of coffee, and the flora and fauna of the area. • See how coffee beans are picked (during the harvest months of October – January), processed, roasted and packed. • Tour “the coffee vault”, where all the coffee is kept in a perfectly humidity-controlled room.
After the visit at the coffee plantation, we will continue to follow the old coffee trade and make a stop at the historical main center of Ponce, where you will get to have lunch and see on a drive thru important sites in downtown such as Ponce’s Cathedral, the Parque de Bombas (old firehouse) among others.
Our guides will share their knowledge on history, politics, geography and much more during the course of this interesting trip. By the end you will be a coffee connoisseur and will understand much more of Puerto Rico’s history through our coffee!
• Gratuity for your tour guide is not included, but greatly appreciated. • Lunch cost in Ponce is not included.
If traveling with children from 0 - 6 years a car seat/ booster seat is required. Please notify at the moment of booking if you will be traveling with your own or require us to provide it. We can provide them complimentary, but need to be requested with anticipation.
Your Hotel Lobby in San Juan or Metro Area. Pickup time will be around 8:30am but Exact time will be provided the day prior to the tour, once minimum amount of persons have been met.
You'll be walking through plantation paths that can be uneven, so sturdy shoes are recommended.
Bring a water bottle to stay refreshed, especially during warmer months.
Use sunscreen and a hat to shield yourself during the outdoor portions of the tour.
If you have plant or pollen allergies, consider allergy medication as the plantation hosts diverse flora.
The coffee plantations in Carolina have contributed to Puerto Rico's agricultural heritage since the 19th century, producing some of the finest Arabica beans in the Caribbean.
The plantation follows sustainable agricultural practices, minimizing pesticide use and promoting biodiversity to protect local ecosystems.
Provides support for walking through plantation paths and uneven surfaces.
Helps protect from strong sun exposure during outdoor activities.
summer specific
Keeps you hydrated throughout the tour, especially in warm weather.
Useful during sudden light rain showers typical in the spring season.
spring specific