Sandra Farms Coffee

We arrived at 11 am and was treated to a wonderful, informative tour of Sandra Farm by Carmelo. The first part of the drive from Ponce, PR, was normal. The last part was on narrow mountain roads (mostly paved). It was a fun adventure and well worth our time! And, the coffee and chocolate were amazing!

My husband and I had a great time with the coffee tour at Sandra Farm. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. He kept the tour fun and interesting. We learned a lot of cool facts about coffee. The tour ended at Sandra’s house on top of the hill, and it was such a beautiful place. The mountain views are perfect. Very green and peaceful. We just sat back, relaxed and enjoyed the coffee and mountain views. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Puerto Rico and love to learn more about local coffee cultures. The last mile getting up to the farm can be a little tricky as you will be driving through dust road but don’t let that discourage you. It’s not that bad ☺️

If you made it here, you're an adventurous soul. The roads to get here goes from bad to worse. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended. We drove through a storm to get here, which wasn't fun. This place is very rural and rugged, so wear appreciate shoes. Lots of steep walking. The owner is very knowledgeable regarding coffee growing and production. Additionally, we tasted raw cacao beans, which were somewhat slimy but sweet and delicious. He took us around some of the property, but not all 25 aches (very disappointed ((inside joke)). The B&B is small but has amazing views of the surrounding valleys. We were treated to several beautiful rainbows. The coffee and chocolate tastings were informative and delicious. Someone he knows made banana biscotti, which was really tasty. Overall a great experience, if you like near-death ones with great coffee.

So glad I found this coffee farm on google maps while driving from Manatì to Ponce. We got same-day tour tickets through their website (links to airbnb experiences to easily buy). Don’t be discouraged by the drive lol it was crazy but safe (we came from the north). We were there during growing season, and were told it looks a little different during harvest season! This is a local, eco-friendly, vertically integrated coffee farm run by true coffee lovers. Actual coffee from puerto rico, not just roasted here. They grow lots of other things too and will tell you about everything you see. Carmelo is very knowledgeable and will answer all of your questions! We sampled coffee and chocolate at the end and of course had to buy some of both 👍🏻

The tour was incredibly informative about the entire process of cultivating, processing and selling coffee as well as the experience of running a farm and living post-Maria in the mountains. Carmelo is a fantastic and informative guide with plenty of stories and information from a lifetime of experiences so he is able to connect with folks from all over. The tour is extensive allow time to appreciate all the information and bring your questions! It was cloudy and rainy on the day we visited but the views and the wind were still impressive!! We also got a chance to meet the owners (Israel, who was busy roasting! And Sandra who showed off a bunch of her fresh cut flowers!) We really appreciated the small farm experience that is focused on quality, personality and Puerto Rico contrasting quantity Very grateful for the experience!

Wow, I just read through all the negative reviews here and would love to set some expectations as I guarantee you the quality of coffee is absolutely worth it. We drove through a rain storm to get here In a rental car. It is small mountain roads and a lot of it is one lane. You should expect this in the mountains of Puerto Rico. The road really only became a little more rugged a mile before the house. We had plans to just park and walk in if it became too bad but we were easily able to drive around any rugged areas. At no point did we need four-wheel-drive. Which is good because we didn’t have it .We had called in advanced and got the OK to arrive right before they closed. Like a good guest I suggest you either book a tour or do the same to make sure they’re home and are expecting you. When you see the Sandra’s sign watch for a hairpin turn on the left that goes uphill to the yellow house. If you end up at a shack/garage structure past the sign, you’ve gone too far. The owner is a third generation Cuban/Puerto Rican Coffee farmer, and is a wealth of information. We thoroughly enjoyed chatting with him, and even though we were late on arrival, he graciously still offered to brew natural coffee for us. OMG. Smoothest coffee ever and so delicious it does not require milk or cream. He is utilizing some heirloom coffee bush that is not used in larger scale, coffee production, but it is a higher quality. If you were looking To connect with real people producing the best coffee and an adventure within an actual small scale working farm environment come here. If you are expecting a polished coffee plantation tour like you would get with larger scale production companies and to not touch dirt this may not be for you. Absolutely worth the drive in my opinion and an experience we will value indefinitely. (Plus, not too far away in Lares is in the famous Ice cream company Heladeria Lares - 40-50 Exotic Ice Cream Flavors.) definitely one of our favorite connections that we made in Puerto Rico. Highly recommend.

Our tour guide provided an entertaining, informative description of their coffee farm and roasting process. The winding road up the mountain is not for the faint of heart, but well worth the drive!! Beautiful views from the farm too!!

This might be my favorite place in all of Puerto Rico. We took of the tour of the farm and it was life changing. Carmelo was our tour guide, and he might be my favorite person ever. He knew so much about coffee and farming in PR, he let us try different fruits and plants and even showing us how to chew the sugar cane. The tour ended with a coffee tasting and let me tell you. They sell some of the best coffee in the entire world here. Absolutely amazing. Don’t even get me started on the chocolates and jerky that they sell. AMAZING! I would love to Puerto Rico just to keep visiting this place.

Great coffee tour at Sandra Farms in the Guayabo Dulce area of Adjuntas! The 2+ hour tour featured two coffee tastings and three dark chocolate tastings. An incredible experience with a trilingual (English, Spanish, German) guide who lives right on the property. In addition to discussing and viewing coffee plants, the tour also included the opportunity to see some unique flowers and medicinal plants as well as other crops grown for the owners' personal use such as macadamia nuts, pineapples, kale, herbs and berries. Note that the ride here is quite an experience and maybe not the best for a small car- an SUV or Jeep would do better. We made it in a sedan but be cautious of potholes, hairpin turns and narrow lanes where only one car can pass at a time on a two lane road. Make sure you visit during daylight- I think they close before sunset anyway but I would not want to negotiate these roads in the dark. They have coffee and chocolate available for purchase - coffee is about $25 and large bag of individually wrapped chocolates also $25- artisanal with artisanal prices. Tour is $30. Cash and Venmo only.

Wonderful tour and tour guide. He spent time explaining everything to us in English and Spanish. He is also fluent in German. He is well traveled and extremely knowledgeable. He prepared the pour-over coffee for us to taste as well as some dark chocolate! They only accept cash & Venmo. The drive up the mountain was beautiful, but slow (poor road quality, lots of potholes, mud, windy roads). Highly recommend printing map/directions in advance as GPS is spotty. The view was amazing, and there are also tons of flora, fauna, fruit trees, herbs to see! Highly recommend!

Beautiful farm and experience! Warm welcome from farm owners. I highly recommend this farm but be careful on the drive up to farm.

Absolutely amazing tour! I hate basic coffee tours that feel like they are just trying to throw any info at you and rush you out. Our host was amazing, VERY knowledgeable, took the time to explain everything and give you a visual explanation of the coffee making process. He was the most down to earth person ever, recommended other places for us to visit. He was 100% the reason the tour was this great. Other than that, very beautiful sights, I felt like I walked out with so much info. It didn't feel like you were touring a booming coffee farm. It felt very genuine, like if you were invited into someone's house for really good coffee ! WARNING: the drive up is a little difficult but very doable. AND DEFINITELY WORTH IT!!!! I was gonna do another coffee tour and my friend picked this one instead and I absolutely did not regret it and was so happy we chose this farm instead. VERY VERY Worth a little bit of a hard drive up

This tour was fantastic. This is not a large commercial farm, but a small family owned operation focused on growing the best coffee. Our tour guide Carmelo was great and told us all about the farm and growing coffee. It was also interesting to see all the different plants growing on the farm. After the tour, Carmelo prepared some pour-over coffee for everyone. The coffee was fantastic. We also had an opportunity to taste chocolate made from cacao beans grown on the farm and it was literally the best chocolate we have ever tasted. Part of the charm of the place is the location. Leave plenty of time for the drive and the farm is high up in the mountains, far from civilization. Expect narrow and poorly maintained mountain roads. But getting there was part of the fun for us. But even if that isn't your idea of fun, the view more than make up for the drive.

Yes, the drive made me hold my breath a few times, but the view and the tour were the prize at the end. The farm is small and not flashy. If you are looking for a commercialized experience, go elsewhere. If you are looking for knowledge, a very personal, informative tour, a pour over coffee demonstration, and exposure to all of the things that grow on the beautiful island, this is your place. We have been all over the world and try at least one "tour" on every vacation. This was by far the least touristy tour and most memorable tour we have experienced. Carmelo, our guide, was so knowledgeable about the coffee process, and a delightful presenter. The tour is perfect for both coffee novices (my husband) and seasoned coffee drinkers (me), alike.

Coffee farm tour 2+ hours. Interesting facts, history of the coffee industry in Puerto Rico. The farm included an abundance of vegetation. Private owners share their farm/home with you. Carmelo, our guide and farm resident was informative, knowledgeable and entertaining. He also prepared coffees and treats for the group. The road to the farm was challenging but definitely doable and surely worth the journey.

I loved this tour. This was my first coffee tour, but I've been to a lot of wineries...and I've never had a better time of actually learning about the agriculture. Carmelo was fantastic! Yes, he had some tangents, but they added color. And for the most part, he's a total encyclopedia and wears his love for coffee and Puerto Rico on his sleeve. Before I go any further, the comments about the road quality are so overdone. C'mon, guys. It's not the best road. I drive worse roads for hiking all the time in the northwest. If you know how to drive and go a reasonable speed, you'll be fine here. Back to the goof stuff: the views here are among the best in Puerto Rico. The coffee tasting at the end was great, too. I brew pourover at home and had fun comparing my method against Carmelo's. I'd gladly come back here again

Um... I was really expecting a well-manicured, vineyard-esque experience where we learn a lot about Puerto Rican coffee and chocolate. The views are beautiful and the chocolate here is the standout. Buy them online on their website. I would rate the farm a 3.5 as a storytelling/informational experience. My warning to you is the drive to get here. It is absolutely harrowing - had I known about the drive, I would have never come. If this review is too long - skip to my last paragraph. This is really like a jungle where coffee happens to grow, and the dudes here harvest the beans by yolo'ing down a muddy cliff and tarzaning from coffee plant to coffee plant. I believe the tour was $20, have to make reservation, max party of 6. Our tour guide was Caramello, and the tour lasted 3 or 3.5 hours. What it was was really learning about coffee, all the random fruit trees and herbs they grew or happened to grow, how Maria devastated them, and what they had to endure in the aftermath. Our tour guide tongue in cheek shaded Tres Angeles, the "fancy" roaster down the street and the Puerto Rican government to boot, told us a lot about his family, and even tried to convince us that racism doesn't exist in Puerto Rico. Ok, cool dude. Having lived in a third world country before, this was a tolerable experience for me. To my friends, the tour was unbearable after the first hour. We finished an entire bottle of bug spray between the 6 of us and still got eaten alive. One of the girls in our group looked down and suddenly her leg was covered in fire ants. Every inch of the roof is covered in wasp nests - perhaps 50+ nests, and one of my group is deadly allergic to wasps. And you are right underneath for about 30min. Caramello was joking that they won't hurt you, except one time he got stung 50 times. He also dragged his hands through a giant spiderweb full of spiders and called it his friends. Really funny my dude. The bathroom is in a shack with a spigot, and if you look in any direction there are giant spiders staring at you. I went to the loo in Sandra's house - which I am surprised and appreciated that they let me - and there was a roach staring down at me from the ceiling, ants trailing everywhere, and the family's personal bar soap. Just bring hand sanitizer. Caramello talked about coffee preparation and made it a show for like 30min. Bro it's just drip in a chemex with a gooseneck... I feel like most people who would trek out here would know how to do this? The coffee is a light medium roast with strong pomelo notes. None were for sale, as they don't have enough for commercial production. The US & Maria both really fcked over Puerto Rico and it shows. While I enjoyed the tour enough, the main reason I wouldn't recommend coming here is THE FCKING DRIVE. No one told us that it was essentially a one lane road with 2-way traffic, low visibility, and constant switchbacks - you MUST honk as you come around curves. One side of the road is a steep drop off the mountain, the other a gulch trapping your backwheels because at many points, you HAVE to pull off to the side to let another car by. Did I mention there are serious potholes too? If you have a 4 wheel drive car and a driver comfortable with off roading, go for it. I personally should have been sedated for entire drive. I could not open my eyes at all on the way up or down. The locals drove by quite fast and seemed to give zero fcks. It was harrowing and would not recommend for the faint of heart. Good luck.

A fantastic experience to learn about how the true coffee growing process takes place in Puerto Rico, and how coffee from Mexico/DR is imported to make "Puerto Rican" coffee. Carmelo took his time explaining and answering questions in both Spanish and English. Drive up to farm is tricky but well worth it!

We have never done a tour like this and I enjoyed the entire experience. Our tour guide (Carmelo) was attentive, warm and welcoming. He noticed we were swatting flies and mosquitos and took the time to offer us bug spray to make sure we were comfortable. He was approachable and knowledgeable and gave us a thorough history of coffee as well as answered all of our questions. We also got a tour and information on the other growing vegetation as well as tastings of the fruits that were ripe if available. We finished the tour with a coffee tasting and preparation demo as well as a chocolate tasting. Everything is grown and prepared on site. It was fresh and delicious! I would recommend this tour if you are in the area! The road to the farm is narrow and steep but keep driving because it is well worth it!

We had a lovely morning at Sandra farms - myself, my husband and our 10yo. The tour started with an introduction to the history of coffee in general and Puerto Rico specifically. This was quite interesting although maybe a little too much, especially for my son. We really enjoyed "sorting" the seeds though, a couple more hands on activities like that at tis stage of the tour would be great. After that we took a little walk around and saw not only the coffee plants but many other fruit trees and interesting plants. My son loved this part of the tour. Also the location is beautiful and with the breezy weather it was just a pleasure to be spending time outside in this lovely place. We got lucky with the timing today and were able to see some beans being roasted which I understand might not happen during every tour: wow, what an incredible smell! Finally we got to taste the coffee on the beautiful verandah of the owners' home. This was not a rushed experience; we got to enjoy the beautiful view and relax up here while they prepared the coffee. What a treat! There was also delicious chocolate to taste which was nice because my son could keep being involved. Thank you for a lovely morning, for fitting us in last minute, and for sharing your passion and wealth of knowledge with us. In response to some other reviews: No, this is NOT a manicured "touristy" location but a real working farm where the owners live and it was a privilege to get an insight into their operations and relax on their property. Yes it's rustic but for me that was part of the charm. The road is a bit long and winding and a SUV is recommended but we've driven several much worse roads during our week here in PR.

Off roading and coffee are two things I love and touring Sandra coffee farms fulfilled both passions. The last few miles of the road are still a shambles from hurricane maria, so expect a bumpy ride on a narrow path, but the ride is incredible...if you like that sort of thing. If you are the passenger, it might not be so enthralling. Once we got to the farm we were greeted by Carmelo, a very friendly and knowledgeable man that gave us the tour, the history of the farm and a few delicious cups of coffee. It was a great experience.

Great coffee, great chocolate and a great tour! Reservations: we were able to get same-day reservations which was quite a relief! The drive there from San Juan was quite a bit, but make sure you download google maps and you should be just fine. Coffee farm tour: Dom was incredible with his wealth of knowledge! We walked a bit, saw the coffee making machinery and got to taste coffee and chocolate at the end as a reward. We got to meet Sandra, the owner who was just lovely. The coffee was just amazing, and the chocolates were even better! The tour is extremely reasonably priced, and I would definitely recommend a visit! The fact that they're doing something incredible for the coffee farm owners of Puerto Rico is definitely the cherry on the top.

We made the very long trek to Sandra's Coffee Farm, traveling over an extremely bad "road" the last few miles, hoping to enjoy a tour of the farm. Three couples waited around for 30 minutes for Israel, Sandra's husband to finally show up. While he's a very nice older gentleman, he's by far the worst tour guide we've ever encountered. Never finishing a thought, skipping from one subject to the next, leaving us scratching our heads and wondering, "what are you talking about"! After two hours of we finally got a taste of his coffee, paid our $25 per person fee and got out of there. Don't waste your time and money.

Absolutely amazing coffee experience. I took my sever year old daughter on this trip, just me and her. So great to learn about the history and culture of coffee on Puerto Rico. The host/guide was great with my kid she and I learned so much. The chocolate and coffee at the end was some of the best I ever had! Don't sleep on the biscotti buy multiple!!

We had a wonderful time there learning about coffee. Plus, the views are incredible and it was a super fun drive.

Rich chocolates that cause an ecstasy of flavor in your brain and coffee not to mention. The only coffee I've ever tried that is really premium. A thousand times recommended. Ricos chocolates que causan un extasis de sabor en tu cerebro y el café ni se diga. El único café que eh probado que verdaderamente es premium. Mil veces recomendado.

Beautiful farm. The excellent tour teaches about the challenges of coffee in Puerto Rico. I learned that coffee can be labeled "made in Puerto Rico" even if the beans were imported. The labeling doesn't create a way to distinguish high quality local coffee. I also learned about the process of making coffee, and roasting it. I have been on several coffee tours, and this was my favorite. The farm also grows parcha (passion fruit), papayas, bananas, and vegetables. The temperature is cooler at the farm than in San Juan, so it felt very pleasant. We stayed in a cute cabin at the top of a hill on the farm. Wonderful memories!

Exactly what I was hoping it would be, a quaint family run farm. Our hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable. Appreciated the historical perspective as well as hearing about the hopes & plans for the future of coffee growers in Puerto Rico. Inspirational. The coffee (prepared by a very skilled barista) & the chocolates were amazing; some of the best I've ever had. The final leg of the road to get there was a bit unnerving but fun (so glad we were in a jeep). The views were incredible. Absolutely loved the experience. Highly recommend.

Our family had an amazing time visiting this working farm. Israel is the ultimate host. We got lessons in agriculture, business, economy, ecology! The kids enjoyed being so close to nature and he took the time to explain things to them at their level. The coffee and chocolate are delicious. The dog was a good sport with our toddler. The challenging drive was well worth it. Bravo!

What an adventure to get here, but the tour was terrific. Got to see the whole coffee making process, and understand how other plants and insects help promote the coffee plants' growth. Wrapped up with a coffee tasting in the owners' house. The coffee is absolutely delicious, and the views from up here are spectacular.

Maybe the best tour of any kind I have ever experienced! Sandra & Israel are the most gracious and lovely human beings. And the coffee and chocolate are amazing! This is one of the best things to do in PR (coming from someone who lives here). Call to reserve.

They're really doing something great for the people of Puerto Rico. That alone will have me coming back and ordering but they're also very loving and educated about what they do and they try to educate everyone. It's refreshing. Israel and Sandra are one of a kind people.

During my vacation to Puerto Rico with my boyfriend, we decided to drive up into the central mountains to check out some of the coffee farms. We didn't realize until we were on our way that most coffee farms were closed to visitors on Mondays. Long story short, we ended up asking around in our broken Spanish, and had someone who spoke no English hand us a flyer for Sandra Farms. And we are so glad they did! It was one of the highlights of our trip. You definitely need to call in advance to let them know you would like to come. The owners, Israel and Sandra, both speak English fluently. The drive to the farm is quite windy and confusing. There are no street signs! Israel did his best to guide us on the phone. But when we got lost Sandra drove out to find us to show us the way, and we ended up not being too far off track. We started with the tour, which was informative yet informal. It was just the 2 of us so we were able to ask a lot of questions to learn more about the process. Israel is very passionate about making high quality coffee! Then we headed up to their house for a coffee tasting! The coffee was amazing and they served us many other Puerto Rican treats as well. The property was so breathtakingly beautiful. They have an amazing view from their porch where we sat drinking the coffee. Both Israel and Sandra so openly welcomed us into their home. Great coffee and great company! We bought several bags of coffee and gave them to our coffee-loving family members as souvenirs - such a meaningful gift.

Israel and Sandra are amazing!!!! The BEST coffee in Puerto Rico!!! The chocolate also is perfect!!! I recommend this place for anyone who wants to try 100% puertorican coffee and at the same time hear great stories from the welcoming couple.

We had a great tour of the farm with Carmelo and enjoyed meeting Israel. He taught us how to make a true connoisseur cup of coffee. and any respectable coffee drinker should know the difference between the Robusta coffee beans sold in most retail coffee establishments and the Arabica coffee beans grown on Sandra Farms. We also were amazed at all the different crops grown in one place. Not easy to find, but worth the trip.

A must visit... once you find it, it's well worth it. Located on country (?) Roads so expect to have some issues finding it but it's well worth the time to do so.