点评:We were very fortunate to have discovered this tour. Our guide, Carmelo, was patient, charismatic, and incredibly knowledgeable. His passion for every aspect of coffee--its history, cultivation, production and consumption--made the tour a delight. And it went well beyond coffee: Carmelo pointed out a plethora of other plants that grow wild on the property (which is absolutely gorgeous and boasts spectacular views of the surrounding countryside) and helped us understand the economic and political factors that have shaped the coffee industry in Puerto Rico over the years. This was one of the best and most informative tours I've ever had any place in the world. In fact, the word "tour" doesn't even really do it justice: Carmelo basically gave us a crash-course in coffee, culminating in a coffee-and-chocolate tasting that was as instructive as it was delicious. Oh, and by the way: You don't even have to be a coffee drinker to enjoy this tour. Even the non-coffee drinkers on the tour loved it! Frankly, I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to learn a lot about Puerto Rico, visit a stunning locale, and taste some unique and delicious local products expertly prepared.
翻译:我们非常幸运能发现这场旅游活动。我们的导游卡梅洛耐心细致、富有魅力,而且知识极其渊博。他对咖啡的方方面面——其历史、种植、制作及饮用方式——都充满热情,让整个游览过程变得妙趣横生。其内容远远超出了咖啡的范畴:卡梅洛指给我们看了这片土地上大量野生生长的植物(这片土地美不胜收,还能欣赏到周围乡村的绝美景致),还帮我们理解了多年来影响波多黎各咖啡产业的经济与政治因素。这是我在世界各地参加过的最精彩、信息量最丰富的参观之旅之一。事实上……“参观”这个词甚至都不足以形容这次体验:Carmelo为我们上了一堂关于咖啡的速成课,最后还安排了咖啡与巧克力的品鉴环节,既有趣味又增长见闻。顺便提一下:即便你不喝咖啡,也能尽情享受这次游览。就连那些不喝咖啡的游客也赞不绝口!坦率地说,我向任何希望深入了解波多黎各、并想探访一处绝美之地的人大力推荐此行。品尝一些经过精心烹制、独具特色且美味的当地特产吧。