16 - Paqhaq Alto - Perù 2025

In the mountains of Inkawasi, province of La Convención – Cusco, lies the Paqchaq Alto farm, located in the Pacaybamba sector at 2,200 m a.s.l, at the foot of the majestic Choquesafra snow-covered mountain. About six hours from the city of Quillabamba, this corner of Inkawasi stands out for its diversity of microclimates, which give life to high-quality specialty coffees.
Seven years ago, I arrived here as the son-in-law of a coffee-growing family, and encouraged by my wife and father-in-law, I decided to establish my own coffee farm. Since then, we have worked with passion and care, applying organic and sustainable management practices that protect the environment and ensure a future for our family and the generations to come.
Each stage—from cultivation to selective harvesting and post-harvest processing—is carried out with dedication, because we know that quality is born in the smallest details.
The harvest begins in July and reaches its peak between July and September. In our community, we practice ayni, an ancestral tradition of collective work in which coffee farmers help one another during the harvest.
This year, climate change delayed the ripening of the coffee and made drying the beans more challenging, but we continue forward with the same strength and love for this land that teaches us to be patient and persistent.