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About Us
“Our objective in Finca
Cialitos is to preserve Puerto Rico’s treasures. In the hands of the
people that live the land. This is the real fair trade; farmer from the
origin – client. For us it is a pleasure to bring light to your
imagination with a mix of the newest technology and traditional
agricultural practices. The viewers’ direct interaction will grow with
the trees as the coffee plantation grows older... Your sponsorship will
benefit Puerto Rico’s agriculture directly.
Agronomist Joaquin Pastor González
Finca Cialito’s Birth
Finca Cialitos has been known as a coffee farm for more than 60 years.
Joaquin González Cajiao, my late grandfather, one of the few agronomist
of his time, bought these lands neighboring Toro Negro Sector, in Ciales,
Puerto Rico, and has since dedicated them to shade coffee farm. Finca
Cialitos has an extension of about 100 acres (200 cuerdas) and is
located at the top of the central mountain range, minutes from Toro
Negro. About 2000- 3000 feet above sea level.
The farm is divided in two parts, one dedicated to agriculture and the
other a natural tropical forest. The farm harvest fruits such as:
oranges, grapefruit, avocados, bananas, “lady finger” bananas and
coffee. You will also find the Coffee Roasting House. The natural forest
has diverse trails for those who enjoy hiking, spectacular panoramic
views or the simple pleasures of observing nature in full color. Perfect
for bird watching! The farm borders with Toro Negro river and exotic
“Los Morones” pond. We say exotic because it is a remote pond with very
few visitors and accessible only to the most adventurous. On the west
side of the farm you can go hiking down the steep forest to a natural
spring of pure and constant water that flows from a rock. Alas, Finca
Cialitos is a world of natural wonder which you can’t miss!
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