Known for its coffee farms and agricultural estates, Las Marías is a mountain retreat full of outdoor adventure and nature. Read on for five things to do in this town.
To start your day, bring your crew to Puerto Rico Ríos Rafting Co., which offers tours on the Río Añasco. The river has a rich Taíno history, and midway through the tour, guides stop for a picnic with sandwiches, fruit, water and juice. All guides are First Aid and CPR certified, so you can feel at ease while enjoying an action-packed day out. You can book by calling 530-957-3878 or visiting their website.
If you want to get away into nature, take a relaxed hike along the Río Guaba, which also runs through Maricao. It's also a good spot for a spiritual retreat, with Airbnb options located along the riverbanks.
A visit to Las Marías isn't complete without stopping at La Casona de Artemio, an agrotourism hacienda more than 100 years old where you can see how coffee is made. The tour begins at the coffee farm, where you can see the coffee cherries, and continues to the roasting facility where the beans are processed.
The hacienda also has a restaurant serving traditional Puerto Rican and Caribbean food. For reservations, contact them at 787-210-8252 or by emailing cafelacasonapr@gmail.com.
El Chalet del Campo is the perfect romantic getaway to enjoy the mountains with a partner or a close friend and disconnect from the world. The cabin has a pool with views of the mountains.
The space includes a kitchen, a bed and a full list of amenities. You can write to corderocrespo@gmail.com for more information or book here.
Plenitud PR is a nonprofit organization and educational farm dedicated to service and sustainability. At Plenitud PR you can contribute to the community while learning about resilient practices, how to start a home garden, therapeutic arts and more.
The farm offers a variety of workshops, including emergency response training. Read about how you can get involved with their community, or send an email to info@plenitudpr.org.
So when's the road trip?
Now you know where to go if you're making your way through Las Marías. A little agrotourism, adventure, snacking and romance. What more could you ask for? Remember to share this guide with whoever you want to do it all with and start planning your next getaway, because Las Marías is calling.
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