Finca La Ponderosa, Huehuetenango, Guatemala

La Ponderosa is owned by the Pérez family, who have been working in coffee for five generations. It is managed by Mr Wilfrido (fourth-generation coffee producer) and his son Mr Hernán (fifth generation coffee producer). Their mission is to produce high-quality coffee in the most sustainable way possible, and they care deeply about ensuring they look after both the environment and their community, and that everyone involved in their supply chain prospers.

 

La Ponderosa is forty-two hectares in size and is part of the ‘El Zapote y Anexos’ farms, which is also owned by the Pérez family, and was acquired in the 1950s. El Zapote has won many awards in the Cup of Excellence over the years, including a Presidential award in 2018, and most recently in 2020. La Ponderosa is Rainforest Alliance certified and has also placed in many times in Anacafe’s regional competition.