Today we took a banca boat from Port Barton to nearby San Vicente and decided to visit the local Dairy Farm. What an adventure it was! We hired two motorcycle guides, strapped our gear to the bikes, and took off on the rocky terrain. It was an exihilerating 45 minute ride on a gritty, dirt road. Whizzing past forests, rice fields and even an ocean view, we finally arrived at the 420 hectares (over 1,037 acres) of cow pasture. The panoramic landscape is a breathtaking sight, with pastures that stretch out as far as the eye can see. With just over 130 cows, the animals have ample space to roam and graze.
Here they produce the signature San Vincente milk. The cows are herded in shifts for the daily feeding and milk pumping. After witnessing the process, we were invited to taste the fresh milk. We were not disappointed, it was one of the most flavorful and creamiest glasses of milk we've ever tasted. It was definitely worth the trip and we highly recommend this for those who love adventure and want to explore some local culture.
On our way back one of our motorbikes had a flat tire. Luckily, we were close enough to the farm that the tire was fixed within an hour and we made it back to our boat by sundown.
