We had a wonderful time with Carmelo, Israel, and Sandra! We got to see every step of the process of making coffee and even got to enjoy a wonderful cup of coffee with even better company on the balcony of the family's home. We are looking forward to visiting again on our next trip! I highly recommend making a stop by Sandra Farms on your trip in Puerto Rico, it was well worth the drive from San Juan!
We spent a week on the coast. My girlfriend wanted to see the interior of Puerto Rico and myself being a hobbyist coffee roaster, we thought a tour of a coffee farm would be a great way to round out our vacation. The farm is a bit precarious to find however when we did Israel opened his welcome arms. After a cup of coffee we were given a tour by Carmelo which reached way beyond a sales pitch to purchase their coffee. Carmelo is a passionate guide who blends history, the biodynamic aspect of the farm itself and the bounty beyond coffee that it produces, plus the future vision for the farm that I am convinced can renew hope for humanity in even the biggest cynic. Go expecting an hour and a half tour, however ours lasted four hours so plan accordingly.
My boyfriend and I took a tour of Sandra Farms Coffee. Carmelo showed us around the facility even though it was late, and treated us to their wonderful coffee and chocolates. The tour was very interesting, and the coffee was delicious. The owner's house is gorgeous and the views are spectacular! Anyone who is interested in learning more about the coffee picking, selection, and roasting process will love this tour.
If you are looking for a personal, family experience, Sandra Farm is for you. Carmelo's was informative, friendly and passionate about his adventurous job. After learning about the coffee, touring the grounds, eating the fruit of the land and laughing, we settled on the immaculate, covered porch to ingest the panoramic views. They rival those seen on any scenic tourist stop. Israel and Sandra treated us to wonderful REAL coffee (like none other) and allowed us to taste their newest gem: chocolates! Wished we could've stayed all day!
My best coffee tour experience. Very personal,Makes you feel at home. They give me grapefruit, mandarines.. Ect. Amazing and delicious coffee. Amazing view! Wonderful people. Excellent costumer service. Thanks
Spent a wonderful afternoon at Sandra Farm. To get to the farm is an adventure due to its remote location in the mountains but once you arrive, it's worth every bit of it. Once there you're warmly greeted by the owners and you feel like family within minutes. Setting is picture perfect with 180° mountain views. The coffee and the chocolates are awesome. Go with plenty of time to spare. $15 per adult, children and elderly free.
We spent a beautiful day in the mountains. Carmelo was our tour guide and went above and beyond to make us feel at home. It wasn't only the coffee but we saw and ate all types of fruit that grow there. The farm has beautiful flora. Must visit!
Found Sandra Farms on Trip Advisor. We took our grandson from Cleveland, OH today. Carmelo gave the tour. His life is fascinating and his love of the land all things coffee is inspiring. Israel and Sandra hosted us for a cup of their smooth coffee and delicious chocolate. Great people. Great tour. A must for anyone in Puerto Rico. Suggest you ask them about the retreat house they are finishing. Coffee, chocolate, nature, peace and quiet. Something you rarely find in one place!
Although very much off the beaten path, visiting Israel and Sandra's coffee farm was well worth the long drive. Israel showed us his production process from start to finish and gave us an appreciation for the care taken into making the beans. He then took us into his house and let us try a cup of his coffee with some of his chocolates. The tour was a very warm and welcoming experience, I highly recommend it! Be sure to pick up some of his coffee and chocolates to take home!