Sandra Farms – Coffee Grower Review | Condé Nast Traveler

"Start with the backstory. What can we expect from this tour? Sandra Farms, a working coffee farm in the mountains of Adjuntas, offers daily Trip to Origin tours where you can taste coffee, learn about the island's history of production, and taste their house-made chocolate. There's pick-up and drop-off in San Juan, but you can also get to the farm—way up a very windy mountain road—on your own, whether you brave a drive or hire independently. Who else was on your tour? Everyone in our small group was curious about and interested in eco-friendly agriculture. The tour involves walking; those with mobility issues should be mindful. And how are the guides themselves? Tour guides work on the farm, and can speak about the history of sustainable agriculture in Puerto Rico as a whole. They're skilled at providing details without being boring, and can adapt the tour to various knowledge levels. What kinds of details? You'll learn how the farm has recovered from the near-total destruction of Hurricane Maria. So who do you think this tour is best for, and why? Coffee lovers, travelers interested in sustainable agriculture, and history buffs will all be fascinated by this tour. Everyone else will appreciate the view—and likely the chocolate samples, too." - Alicia Kennedy