caoba farms

It's no wonder that a lot of health food restaurants in Antigua use Caoba Farms fresh, organic produce and products to prepare their dishes. Most people are aware of the health difference organic foods make. Compared to what is available elsewhere, (on the planet), this place is a standout in every way.We shop at the farm store located just south of Antigua frequently and always come away with items hard to find elsewhere. That includes, ghee, kombucha, kefir, aioli sauce, exotic spices, lamb, buffalo and large, healthy, fresh-picked vegetables. There are soaps, essential oils, shampoos and other naturally-made cosmetic items, as well as vitamins and food supplements to compliment the wide variety of health-enriching foods. They carry products from other health-conscious producers also - (at no markup). It's a place that must be seen to be appreciated. Tours of the farm are available, too. Frequent visits to Caoba Farms have contributed to our overall health and well-being and we highly recommend the work of Kronick and his employees and friends to anyone. All their products speak volumes for themselves. So - if you are interested in improving your health - while enjoying the delicious taste of freshness - take a trip to the store at Caoba Farms and find out what we mean for yourself.

This farm is a local gem if you want to go and learn about organic agriculture. The staff was very friendly and patient. They even gave me a bag of free organic veggies once I was done with my day of work. Will definitely return! The views in every direction are magnificent! Worth your money and time!

Been to Caoba Farms earlier and am on the way again by the time this review gets published. Experienced and enjoyed the polyhouse type of farming, atmosphere and cultivation.Will attend the farmers market meet which gives us room to get innovative ideas over organic farming.In all, best place to visit for or a guide for organic farming

Caoba Farms is a balanced organic ecosystem dedicated ro producing the best foods possible from all over the world. The tour is very informative and interesting. They understand how to preserve and grow plants with the best nutrition without the need for pesticides. Their ecosystem wastes nothing and allows Mother Nature to take the best care of their plants. Their store includes products produced from all over Guatemala. They produce "super foods" like Morenga powder and capsules. My choice for a must see tour.

We toured this farm with our two kids and another family with their young children. The tour was $10 each. The farm itself is beautiful — as in, can-we-move-here? beautiful. We were all impressed with the farming methods. Be sure to ask them about how they "milk the clouds" for water. I took tons of notes I was so fascinated! The kids loved being here, too, and were given bits of kale and other veggie scraps to feed the chickens. We also stocked up on goodies from their store, including homemade kombucha. Yum! Be sure to ask them for a list of local restaurants where they supply veggies to. They wrote a list of 10+ restaurants, and we were only able to try two (Cafe Condesa and Sabe Rico) - both were excellent! The farm plans to add cooking classes + yoga, so ask about that if you're interested. You can also volunteer for two hours and take home some veggies if that's of interest. We were visiting Antigua for Spanish study, but the two tour guides speak excellent English, and we were grateful for this because we understood so much more about what they do there. This is a great, relatively short visit perfect for an afternoon.

Meet them at Parque Central and take a short, entertaining tour with excellent views. Interesting place, nice little store, and knowledgeable people. You can even volunteer there if you would like.

Free shuttle up to the area, I hopped on at the market just past the arch, they will actually call them up for you. A few things seem to have changed since the prior reviews. They now have happy hour from 12-5 and do indeed serve food the whole time. I had nachos and the ceviche camorones. It was definitely on point.They also had some live music going during the day. It was such a serene experience to just sit and take in the view. You're also welcome to walk the grounds, check out the greenhouse, etc. I didn't get the tour, just wandered around with a beer and did some photography. An excellent way to spend and afternoon.

They also have a door factory, locate in Jocotenango, which is a middle-low/low class area. They keep working with their machines even when it is very late at night, like tonight, already past midnight, and sometimes even later than that. I guess if there were hotels around, they will care less, but since it is a neighbourhood where people is not that whealthy, they might not care much. Making money is more important than the sleep of the people living close to the factory.I write this here since it is the same people managing both. On one side, they are organice and nice, on the other one, they are noisy and not considerated.

Wow, this tour totally exceeded my expectations! Our group met at the Central Park (no booking required) where we took transport to the farm. There we were given a guided tour of the farm with explanations about the organic farming processes used by the farm, and shown some of the different products. We were also given a sugar cane juice icy pole to try- delicious! This tour was so interesting and really inspiring, they are doing so many good things for the community. And for such an informative tour the price was a bargain! At the end you can shop for organic produce and products in there store. This tour is a must do in antigua!

Fell in love with Caoba Farms today. This is a simple, lovely way to spend an afternoon (by yourself, as a couple, with friends or as a family) and support a worthy organization. We met up with Emilio at Cafe Condesa Express and took a leisurely stroll to the farm at the end of 5th Av. Sur (a few mins walk beyond Meson Panza Verde and La Escalonia). There, we enjoyed a fresh mango Popsicle (made with sugar cane juice instead of white sugar) as we toured, learned all about the farm's eco-friendly practices, including some techniques gleaned from the ancient Maya, and reveled in breathing the fresh air (hard to find in Antigua). The farm was bigger than I expected, it has a smart, peaceful vibe, and I was really impressed with the breadth of its impact: Caoba not only provides fresh produce and poultry to Antigua's finest restaurants, but it also works to promote organic farming practices in the surrounding communities. You can also volunteer here for a few hours or a few months! Highly recommend a visit.

What a wonderful little tour of this amazing organic farm!Ever wondered where that tasty dck breast comes from that you've eaten in Hector's and Bistro Cinq? Well look no further than this wonderful organic farm.I had a personal tour of the farm, as I was the only person to turn up at the meeting point at Cafe Condesa Express in the city centre.I've been a fan of organic food for many years, but Emilio's explanation of how the farm works, gave me an even greater appreciation of the whole organic food chain.Hearing about what they have already achieved (many restauarnts in the city centre use Caoba Farms produce), how they put the local farmers knowledge to good use, and what they have planned for the future, was all music to my ears.Come and visit this farm. They will show you around and you can also buy produce from the farm - picked that very morning.It's great to hear about GENUINE community projects too.You can come and work on the farm as a volunteer for as long as you like. You'll be able to practice your Spanish with the locals who work on the farm, and you'll be given some organic vegetables in exchange for your labour.And aprt from all of this - the setting is truly stunning, with a volano as the backdrop and the rows of neatly planted vegetables a beautiful sight.If you only want to take some great photos of the farm, do the tour....you'll learn something and the icepops are VERY tasty too!

This was such a great tour and I learnt so much about the farm, and organic farming.I was the only person on the tour and Amelio has such a wealth of knowledge.They are growing 150 different variety's of plants, fruit and veges in such a small place. Everything is designed to be low impact on their land, from rotating crops to watering systems using solely gravity.You will definitely learn something here. I learnt about worm farms producing liquid fertilizer and was truly inspired with the way this farm involves the Mayan community and harnesses their immense knowledge of horticulture. They also are involving the Mayan communities, providing them with seeds so they can produce organic produce too.They have so many plans in place, including creating a dining area there, so head out and take a look.I went in feb 2013 and you met Amelio outside cafe condesa express in the square at 3:30 on tue or thu. He has a clipboard and a Caoba Farm t-shirt on. It was very inexpensive and you get to try organic icebocks and edible flowers.If you have time you can volunteer here and get free organic produce.

This is am amazing example of organic farming in Central America. Over 50 different organic vegetables and fruits and more on a very small piece of ground. Great tours, a beautiful view of the volcano Agua, and delicious fresh foods. A good place to visit in Antigua.

Una granja de cultivo de vegetales orgánicos. Muy bonito conocer distintas clases de vegetales. tienen una tienda con productos orgánicos muy buenos.Algo distinto. Es pequeño el lugar pero agradable. Podrían tener mas bonita la entrada, pero es agradable visitar lugares al aire libre.Nice organic place to get fresh vegetables, orlganic eggs, Chambuca and some more.