Why Is Maricao, Puerto Rico Called "The Coffee Town"


Maricao, Puerto Rico has been the home of Hacienda Iluminada for many years, and what makes our coffee farm magical is its nature, community, and story. There's something extra special about this town. Maricao, is known as the coffee town due to its agriculture and amazing coffee farms. But why are there so many coffee farms in Maricao? On this Hacienda Iluminada blog, we will talk about the magic of Maricao and why it's the home of different farms.



The Coffee Town!

Maricao, Puerto Rico, is rich in culture, history, and agriculture. This town is known for producing the best coffee on the island. Maricao has been producing coffee since the 19th century. This is why many families in this amazing town have dedicated years to coffee productio, and some families have been in the coffee farming for generations. Maricao’s location is perfect for coffee production because its amazing climate, altitude, and high mountains make it perfect for growing specialty coffee, such as the one produced at Hacienda Iluminada. The town's cool temperatures and rain are perfect for growing high quality coffee, as its balanced climate sweetens the flavor of the coffee.

Coffee Culture In Maricao, PR

Coffee is important in this town that every year they celebrate it with the "Festival del Acabe del Café." During this festival, people from different parts of Puerto Rico, coffee farms, and the agriculture industry come together to share their coffee with people from all over." From different parts of Puerto Rico, coffee farms, and the agriculture industry come together to share their coffee with humans from all over.


If it’s GOOD for earth, it is GOOD FOR YOU!



Hacienda Iluminada In Maricao

Hacienda Iluminda found its home in the town of Maricao because of its amazing coffee culture, its community, and amazing coffee. It’s important for our coffee farm to be surrounded by humans that have the same values as we do and appreciate coffee like we do. Maricao, is an amazing town that has been the producer or coffee for many years and a way for us to appreciate it is taking care of the lands with our sustainability in agriculture, so we can keep enjoying the beautiful nature earth gives us

In conclusion…  

Maricao, Puerto Rico, the amazing “coffee town” has produced coffee since the 19th century having an amazing connection between culture, history, and agriculture for coffee. For generations, families in this town have dedicated their lives to coffee farming. uniting each year to celebrate coffee and share it with different humans from different parts of the world. this is why Maricao is so special, fr its amazing story with coffee and its amazing community!

We hope you have the opportunity to visit our coffee farm and learn about Maricao’s culture and our amazing specialty coffee!