Contributors
Libia González, Ph.D.
Professor of Humanities,
University of Puerto Rico,
Rio Piedras Campus.
Carmen Alamo
Professor of Agricultural Economics,
University of Puerto Rico,
Mayagüez Campus,
Luis Pumarada O’Neill, Ph.D.
Archaeologist, Engineer.
Melin Rullán
Agro Entrepreneur & Coffee Farmer leader.
Pedro Bengochea
Coffee Farmer & Community leader.
“Buho”
Art Director
buhofreebird@gmail.com
Eduardo Aguiar &
Tere Marichal
Corte Directo
Production House,
cortedirectoaguiar@gmail.com
Rick & Nelly Asselta
Roots & Shoots Program of Dr. Jane Goodall
rasselta@janegoodall.org
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Donate
Please make check payable to:
Cafi Cultura Puertorriquena, Inc.
And mail the check to:
P.O. Box 327
Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico 00637
Cafi Cultura Puertorriquena is a non profit organization registered under the Puerto Rico State Department.
To learn more about how to become a contributor or sponsor, please write to us at lisettefas@cafipr.org and we will contact you immediately with information on the various opportunities.
Thank you.
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The Tahona machine, the oldest coffee husking machine or “piladora” used during the 18th century. The one in the picture belongs to Hacienda Santa Clara.
Caribbean Map (XIX)
During the Spanish Rule, Puerto Rico’s location was strategic both for commercial and military purposes. But during the 18th century smuggling of Puerto Rican coffee also flourished in the hands of pirates and corsairs to the point where the Spanish Crown declared it tax free.
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