During the last 200 years and until the Decade of the 1950's the farm that is today located at Hacienda Carvajal was dedicated to the production of coffee, citrus and minor fruits, and was one of the biggest producers in the Ciales and Jayuya region employing more than 50 workers. In addition, the estate had a bakery dedicated to the production of bread, which it distributed to the surrounding communities.
Starting from 1987, when it was acquired by the married couple of Dalia Nieves Albert and Jose Carvajal, the rehabilitation of the land began for growing traditional coffee, citric, banana and tubers produce. Much later they started crops of baby bananas and constructed, and the first plant in Puerto Rico to ripen this variety and developed a professional distribution system for that product. Consumer reception to the product was good, it also enjoyed a management and professional distribution support, until the arrival of Hurricane George, which destroyed the banana harvest.
In the spirit of strengthening forest areas, and in tandem with the rehabilitation and development of the products listed above, a systematic planting of mahogany trees was established, which contributed to the development and strengthening of the green acreage and protection of our ecology.
Presently the farm produces coffee and we are starting to grow cocoa, a product which we hope to bring to fruition soon in one of over 30-acre.
Our goal is to keep 70% of Hacienda Carvajal in its natural state, free from developers and dedicated to the enjoyment of its naturalness, to serve as an example of conservation for present and future generations. These have been our concerns and in the process, we reward defenders of our ecosystems and environment.
After October 2014 Hacienda Carvajal has been the site for the EcoEducational Program of the International Book Fair Puerto Rico (FIL-PR), a non-profit organization. FIL-PR will present an educational and recreational program wherein visiting groups will participate in tours of the coffee, cocoa, and banana plantations. Visitors will experience a family farm, the production of hydraulic energy, a replica of a Taino village (Mundo Taíno), and the Museums of Printing and Books.
We hope you will enjoy our facilities and this EcoEducational and fun-filled trip will help us understand that we have only one habitat: the Earth, our beloved blue planet.
José Carvajal
President
Starting from 1987, when it was acquired by the married couple of Dalia Nieves Albert and Jose Carvajal, the rehabilitation of the land began for growing traditional coffee, citric, banana and tubers produce. Much later they started crops of baby bananas and constructed, and the first plant in Puerto Rico to ripen this variety and developed a professional distribution system for that product. Consumer reception to the product was good, it also enjoyed a management and professional distribution support, until the arrival of Hurricane George, which destroyed the banana harvest.
In the spirit of strengthening forest areas, and in tandem with the rehabilitation and development of the products listed above, a systematic planting of mahogany trees was established, which contributed to the development and strengthening of the green acreage and protection of our ecology.
Presently the farm produces coffee and we are starting to grow cocoa, a product which we hope to bring to fruition soon in one of over 30-acre.
Our goal is to keep 70% of Hacienda Carvajal in its natural state, free from developers and dedicated to the enjoyment of its naturalness, to serve as an example of conservation for present and future generations. These have been our concerns and in the process, we reward defenders of our ecosystems and environment.
After October 2014 Hacienda Carvajal has been the site for the EcoEducational Program of the International Book Fair Puerto Rico (FIL-PR), a non-profit organization. FIL-PR will present an educational and recreational program wherein visiting groups will participate in tours of the coffee, cocoa, and banana plantations. Visitors will experience a family farm, the production of hydraulic energy, a replica of a Taino village (Mundo Taíno), and the Museums of Printing and Books.
We hope you will enjoy our facilities and this EcoEducational and fun-filled trip will help us understand that we have only one habitat: the Earth, our beloved blue planet.
José Carvajal
President
Presidential Board
José Carvajal, Presidente, FIL-PR
Dalia Nieves Albert, Vice-President, FIL-PR, President, FILIJE-PR
Board of Directors of the International Book Fair of Puerto Rico
Calle Hoare 658, Miramar, Santurce
Phone- 787- 721-0844/ Fax- 787-725-0861
e-mail: feriapr@gmail.com
Board of Directors of FIL-PR
Nelson del Castillo, President
Juan José Arroyo Zengotita, Treasurer
Dr. Luis González Vale, Vocal
Aura Rodríguez, Vocal
Roberto Ramos Perea, Vocal
Organizing Committee
José Carvajal, President
Dalia Nieves Albert, Vice President and Executive Co-Director
Milagros Rivera Lorenzi, Executive Co-Director
José Carvajal, Presidente, FIL-PR
Dalia Nieves Albert, Vice-President, FIL-PR, President, FILIJE-PR
Board of Directors of the International Book Fair of Puerto Rico
Calle Hoare 658, Miramar, Santurce
Phone- 787- 721-0844/ Fax- 787-725-0861
e-mail: feriapr@gmail.com
Board of Directors of FIL-PR
Nelson del Castillo, President
Juan José Arroyo Zengotita, Treasurer
Dr. Luis González Vale, Vocal
Aura Rodríguez, Vocal
Roberto Ramos Perea, Vocal
Organizing Committee
José Carvajal, President
Dalia Nieves Albert, Vice President and Executive Co-Director
Milagros Rivera Lorenzi, Executive Co-Director
