About the Producer

Santa María can be found in the northwestern department of Huila. The climate is heavily influenced by the Magdalena River and the two mountain ranges of the Andes and within which, are several snow-capped volcanoes, that provide the soil with rich minerals. The deep valleys of the river attract tropical air from the Caribbean. This combination provides spectacular conditions for coffee production and unique microclimates that contribute to the creation of exceptional coffee.

Huila is made up of a diverse range of single estates, each with an average of 1.5 Hectares. There are 191 coffee growers’ associations that usually produce washed coffees with fermentations between 21 to 36 hours before natural sun drying, which helps give the coffee a unique definition.

The local economy has an agricultural focus, with coffee production being a significant contributor alongside cocoa, tomatoes and plantain crops. Coffee from Huila is available all year long thanks to its geographical location, and locals of Santa María have paid homage to their wonderful coffee by adding a monument to the community's central park.