Nestled in the mountains of Adjuntas is Hacienda Tres Ángeles, a 100-cuerda farm that is home to an internationally recognized coffee operation.
The quality of its coffee and sustainable tourism practices have been recognized by the Compañía de Turismo de Puerto Rico, earning the first agritourism certification in Puerto Rico in 2016.
A year earlier, the Hacienda was named a World Tourism Champion in 2015 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization.
A family venture
Juan Luis Meléndez Molero and Naomi Gómez Robles purchased the agricultural land in 2012 with the intention of stepping back from their own air conditioning distribution business, with no prior knowledge or experience in farming.
After educating themselves about the global coffee industry, they decided to open the agricultural project in 2013, naming it in honor of their three daughters: María de los Ángeles, Angélica Noemí and Victoria de los Ángeles.
"Things have gone very well for us and we have been able to help many people launch projects across the island," said the 58-year-old farmer.
From agricultural education to sustainable tourism
As their tours gained local and international popularity, they formalized their tourism offering for all types of visitors.
"Agriculture is an opportunity for all Puerto Ricans", said the coffee farm's owner, who is also a mechanical engineer and graduate of the Universidad de Puerto Rico in Mayagüez.
The results have been significant: through their tours, they have supported more than 130 agricultural projects, including Hacienda Jácana in Adjuntas, Hacienda La Mocha in Ponce and Hacienda San Pedrito in Lares.
They also now employ 18 people and have expanded their business to local and foreign companies.
What activities can you do at Hacienda Tres Ángeles?
🌱 Educational agritourism tours: On this 2.5-hour tour of the hacienda, you will have the opportunity to learn about the sustainable farming of a 100% Puerto Rican, high-quality coffee.
You will walk through the coffee farm and see how its processing plant works, where they package their own coffee line, Hacienda Tres Ángeles, along with other local and foreign brands.
The experience includes a coffee tasting and a house dessert made with ingredients grown on the farm.
Hours: Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
Cost: Adults: $15 | Children under 11: $10
Note: Lunches are available separately at their restaurant
For reservations: (787) 360-0019 or (787) 949-0468
🍽️ Hacienda restaurant: Here you can enjoy a fresh, evolving menu made possible by the use of seasonal ingredients grown on the farm, including plantain, banana, squash, papaya, lemon, chino, breadfruit and avocado
Hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Note: Open to the public without needing to take the tour
☕ Coffee shop: Enjoy a cup of coffee made from their own harvest while browsing the hacienda's unique products.
Their exclusive line Café Hacienda Tres Ángeles offers a medium roast distinguished by its natural sweetness, derived from the caturra coffee, a Brazilian variety with distinctively sweet notes.
The offering also includes a commercial medium-dark roast line and the production of coffee for private labels.
How do I get to Hacienda Tres Ángeles?
To contact the Hacienda and make reservations:
📞 Phone: 787-360-0019 | 787-949-0468 📧 Email: haciendatresangeles@gmail.com 🕘 Hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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