Spanish
Welcome to Villa Alejos Farm, a place where time seems to stand still and where coffee is not just a crop, but a poem written by the hands of generations of farmers who have loved this land. Today, our dear guests will have the honor of experiencing something that goes beyond the ordinary. Guided by Leandro, a second-generation farmer whose life has been woven between furrows and coffee fields, they will embark on a journey that celebrates hard work, passion, and a deep connection to our coffee culture.
The tour begins at dawn, when the first rays of sunlight caress the mountains and the dew glistens like diamonds on the leaves of the coffee plants. Leandro greets them with a genuine smile, that foreshadows the magic to come. “Coffee is the language of the heart,” he tells them as he invites them to explore the paths of the farm. “Today, I won’t just show you how coffee is made, but how it is lived.”
As they walk among the rows of coffee plants, Leandro shares stories that seem to come straight out of a fairy tale. He speaks of his father, who taught him to listen to the land, to understand its rhythms, and to respect its secrets. “Every coffee bean is a promise,” he explains, showing them how the beans are handpicked at their perfect stage of ripeness. The guests have the opportunity to join in the harvest, feeling the smooth texture of the beans between their fingers, connecting with the land in an intimate, almost spiritual way.
The next step is the pulping and fermentation process, where Leandro reveals how the pulp is removed from the bean and how this seemingly simple process is actually an art that influences the final flavors of the coffee. “This is where the coffee begins to sing,” he says with a smile, inviting the visitors to smell the fermenting beans, an intense and sweet aroma that seems to contain the very soul of the farm.
Then, the group heads to the drying area, where the beans are spread under the sun like a golden mosaic. Leandro talks about the patience required for this process, how the sun and wind work together to transform the beans into small jewels full of potential. “Drying is like a prolonged embrace from nature,” he remarks, as the guests help spread the beans with their own hands, feeling part of something greater, something eternal.
The tour culminates in the processing area, where the beans are roasted and prepared to become the beloved beverage. Leandro shows them how roasting influences the flavor and aroma, finally, the most awaited moment arrives: the coffee tasting. Seated in a cozy corner of the farm, the guests enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee, aromatic and full of complex flavors. Each sip is a journey in itself, a blend of floral, fruity, and chocolatey notes that tell the story of the land and the hands that work it.
“This coffee you’re enjoying is the result of hours of labor, nights of worry, and days of hope,” Leandro says with emotion in his voice. “It is the fruit of our land, our sweat, and our love. Today, you are not just visitors; you are part of this story.”
At the end of the tour, the guests don’t just take away the memory of an unforgettable morning, but also a deep connection to the coffee culture of Villa Alejos. For a few hours, they have lived the life of a coffee farmer, and they have discovered that behind every cup lies a story of dedication, tradition, and love for the land. They have touched, smelled, and tasted the very essence of coffee, and have become part of its poetry.
At Villa Alejos, coffee is not just a product; it is a legacy, a romance between man and nature. And today, our guests have been part of that romance, taking with them not just a cup of coffee, but a piece of our soul.
Price $ 5 USD per Person