Visiting the coffee farms in Puerto Rico is an unforgettable adventure.
You’ll visit Puerto Rico’s coffee haciendas for the coffee tours, but you’ll stay for the breathtaking views and the relaxing atmosphere.
Coffee-loving locals like myself rank coffee farms among Puerto Rico’s top attractions.
Here are the top nine Puerto Rico coffee farms you can’t miss on your visit.
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9 Best Coffee Farms in Puerto Rico
Hacienda San Pedro
A farm that harvests its coffee beans artisanally.
📍 Google Maps | Hacienda San Pedro Website
Hacienda San Pedro is a coffee farm in Jayuya famous for keeping part of its process traditional.
This family-owned hacienda has belonged to the same family since the 19th century.
The Puerto Rican coffee production in Hacienda San Pedro is artisanal. The coffee beans are hand-picked and toasted in equipment that has been in the hacienda for decades.
If you don’t have time to visit Hacienda San Pedro in Jayuya, check out their coffee shops, often considered among the best coffee shops in San Juan.
Hacienda Muñoz
A farm recognized for its high-quality coffee .
📍 Google Maps | Hacienda Muñoz Website
When it comes to visiting coffee farms in Puerto Rico, Hacienda Muñoz is one of the easiest to visit if you’re staying in San Juan. Located in San Lorenzo, the drive from San Juan to this hacienda takes less than an hour.
Hacienda Muñoz is a favorite hacienda among Puerto Ricans for its specialty coffee and easy access.
On the weekends, you can take a 1-hour walking tour through the farm while learning about the process of growing and harvesting coffee. Keep in mind, however, that English tours run only in the mornings, at 10 am.
Your tour includes a shot of black coffee. But, you can also buy a cup at the on-site coffee shop where you’ll also find coffee bags for sale.
Hacienda Tres Picachos
A family-owned hacienda with 40 years of history .
Hacienda Tres Picachos has over 40 years of history, so if you’re a coffee lover, you already know the coffee here is good in the best and most traditional sense.
But, even if you’re visiting for the coffee, bring along your kids and family.
This coffee plantation in Jayuya has a small museum with Taino antiquities, a hanging bridge, a water mill, and over 150 acres of coffee fields. You’ll also find a Casona, typical of coffee plantations, and a coffee shop.
The drive through the Puerto Rico mountains from the metro region is challenging, but this hacienda is a familiar day trip worth doing.
👉 Local Tip: Getting to Tres Picachos from San Juan is only possible by renting a car. Use Discover Cars to find a low fare for the days of your stay.
Hacienda Lealtad
One of the longest-working haciendas in Puerto Rico.
📍 Google Maps | Hacienda Lealtad Social Media
While many visit Hacienda Lealtad for its coffee, it’s also a popular destination for history enthusiasts, as this 19th-century hacienda is one of the oldest coffee haciendas in Puerto Rico.
History lovers will love the coffee tour with all the inside information on Puerto Rico’s 19th-century coffee industry and the coffee production at the hacienda in Lares.
Hacienda Lealtad is one of the coffee haciendas with an on-site coffee shop, where you’ll enjoy desserts with a cup of Puerto Rican coffee.
You can only tour the hacienda with a previous reservation, so make sure to call ahead of your visit.
👉 Did you Know? The legend says slaves from Hacienda Lealtad participated in the Grito de Lares, an 1868 revolt against the Spanish Empire. During this revolt, the first Puerto Rican flag was created.
Hacienda Buena Vista
A historical hacienda with a one-of-a-kind turbine.
📍 Google Maps | Hacienda Buena Vista Website
Hacienda Buena Vista is both a museum and a coffee plantation. This coffee hacienda in Ponce is one of the best preserved in Puerto Rico.
Although you won’t get to drink coffee here, you’ll take a sneak peek at how coffee production worked back in the 19th century.
History enthusiasts will love seeing the only hydraulic turbine in the world, powered by the Cañas River.
👉 Local Tip: Tours are mostly in Spanish. You need to make a reservation to visit through Para La Naturaleza.
Hacienda Tres Angeles
A coffee hacienda with a coffee shop in Adjuntas.
📍 Google Maps | Hacienda Tres Angeles Website
Like many other coffee plantations in Puerto Rico, Hacienda Tres Angeles has a coffee shop where you can taste the coffee right off the farm.
But what really sets the hacienda apart, is its specialty coffee, harvested in the perfect weather of Adjuntas.
Tours run exclusively on Saturdays, during which you’ll learn about the coffee-making process.
Alternatively, you can visit the coffee shop and enjoy a cup of coffee with a view of the plantation.
Sandra Farms
A 2-in-1 chocolate and coffee experience.
📍 Google Maps | Sandra Farms Website
Whether you’re a coffee or a chocolate person you’ll find something that suits your taste in Sandra Farms in Adjuntas.
Even post-hurricane Maria, this Puerto Rico farm produces its coffee traditionally with less water and energy, and zero fossil fuels.
Sandra Farms also produces unique products like coffee mixed with turmeric, black pepper, and dark chocolate you can taste on its coffee tour. You can also buy them in the site’s shop.
If you love the place so much you don’t want to leave, book a few nights in the property.
Café Mis Abuelos
A coffee hacienda with a history that goes back to the 1960s.
📍 Google Maps | Café Mis Abuelos Website
Mayagüez isn’t exactly regarded as a coffee-producing city, and so Café Mis Abuelos is a well-kept secret even among locals.
This coffee hacienda started in the 1960s, but it wasn’t until 1996 that its owners entered the market with their products.
Still, Café Mis Abuelos stays true to its roots and serves authentic Puerto Rican coffee. During your visit, the “abuelos” and owners often welcome you themselves and tour you around the beautiful hacienda.
The abuela will serve you coffee in a cozy and family-friendly environment. You’ll find a little shop on site where you can buy coffee this small business’ coffee.
👉 Local Tip: Entrance is free, but call ahead before visiting.
Hacienda Pomarrosa
A bed and breakfast surrounded by coffee fields.
📍 Google Maps | Hacienda Pomarrosa Website
Hacienda Pomarrosa is the perfect place for coffee-loving couples and families looking for a getaway in Ponce.
The hacienda hosts two cottages in its field, where guests can relax and enjoy the mountain views.
In the morning, you’ll get to have a Puerto Rican-style breakfast as well as a cup of coffee produced just a few feet away from you.
Even if you’re not staying, Hacienda Pomarrosa offers 2-hour guided tours to see how coffee beans are hand-picked, processed, and turned into gourmet coffee. You need a reservation to visit.
👉 Local Tip: As of April 2024, Hacienda Pomarrosa is temporarily closed as it’s under a change in administration.
FAQs About Coffee Farms in Puerto Rico
Does Puerto Rico have coffee plantations?
Puerto Rico has over 2,000 coffee farms throughout the country and around 10,000 people dedicated to producing Puerto Rican coffee. Some of the coffee plantations date back to the 19th century when the coffee industry was at its highest peak in Puerto Rico.
Where are the coffee farms in Puerto Rico?
The most popular coffee farms in Puerto Rico are located in the Puerto Rico mountains in towns like Jayuya, Adjuntas, Lares, Maricao, and San Lorenzo. But some haciendas are located on the mountainous side of coastal cities like Ponce and Yauco.
Where is the best coffee grown in Puerto Rico?
Overall, the best Puerto Rican coffee is grown in multiple mountain towns including Jayuya, Lares, Yauco, Adjuntas, and Maricao. Each region has its distinctive characteristics, but locals love the coffee from these towns.
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Thanks for reading my picks of the best coffee farms in Puerto Rico! If you’re looking for other things to do on the island, check out our list of the top fun activities to do in Puerto Rico.
