Glorious Flower Farms

Puerto Rico has a wonderful climate for year-round growing of many ornamental and food crops. Lately, sunflowers have become all the rage. They are so beautiful and popular, so a number of sunflower farms have opened around the island. Some are just for growth and production of the cut flowers, but a few are open to the public for enjoyment, photographs and/or purchases.

Sunflowers seem to grow very well near the coasts here in Puerto Rico, and they are hardy flowers that last a long time as cut flowers.

Finca El Girasol (Formerly Finca Girasoles) in Guánica -

it is best to call 939-402-7967, or check their Facebook page, for current schedule because they will open/close due to rain/mud, or if there aren't enough flowers in bloom. They sometimes will be open more days during the week.

At this farm, you can walk through the fields of sunflowers to take photos. There are usually at least 8-10 rows in bloom, sometimes more. They sell the cut flowers, seeds, and perhaps some other locally-grown produce.

Cost is $2.00 per person to enter.

Usually only weekends (Fri-Sun) 10a-5pm

You can call them at 939-402-7967 for more information.

You can visit their Facebook page for more information.

They have a bathroom on-site.

This farm is located just a few minutes off Route 2 in Guánica. From Route 2, take exit 194 to Route 116, then turn right onto Route 326, then quick left and first right onto Road 331 (Calle 4) then right onto Calle 8 until right at end … you will see the farm and a gate with the sign. Go through the gate, follow dirt road to parking, pay at the cashier. Then go and see the flowers.

Finca de Rustica in Naguabo - Open to public by reservation- currently for photo shoots.

This farm is open to public for visit and a "U-pick" format, also special events. .

Check their Facebook page for current hours/days that the farm may be open to the public.

You can visit their Facebook page for more information and to find out if they will be open . or write to them at fincaderustica@gmail.com or use WhatsApp 787-206-1091.

If farm is open for public flower picking, enrance fee $3 per adult, $1 for kids under 12yo to enter. Flowers range from $1-$4.

Gate to farm (dirt driveway)- Naguabo, Carr 972, Km. 2.3.

Girasoles de Puerto Rico in Santa Isabel - Bulk Cut-flower Purchases

This farm in Santa Isabel is much more of a "production" farm, focusing on bulk sales of cut flowers. An interesting thing about this farm is that their fields are among the huge power-generating wind turbines that you see as you drive along Route 52 in Santa Isabel.

You can send them an email at girasolesagroveg@gmail.com for more information.

Details

If you visit any of these farms, remember these are working farms — wear appropriate shoes for walking on dirt (it may be a muddy), wear a hat and sunscreen, and bring a bottle of water. Prices for cut flowers vary, but they are usually about $3-4 per large sunflower stem.