San Gerardo - Guatemala 2006 Verified listing

About Us

The history of finca El Bosque de San Gerardo begins in 1905 when the Samayoa family founded finca Belen. in 1905. Fifteen year after, the farm was heritage and divided. Starry-Samayoa owns now what we know as finca El Bosque de San Gerardo, since 1960. The farm is located 30 Km from Guatemala city. At the shores of lake Amatitlan, in the South the farm if located next to Santa Elena Barillas County, Villa Canales Municipality and Volcan Pacaya, 5 Km away from the farm. The farm cultivates 80 Hectares of coffee and provides around 1 Hectare to each worker living in the farm to cultivate corn, tomatoes and any other product for their own consumption. Annually, the farm donates money to Mesias Bajas town, to improve their school, church or anything else they need. They also contribute with transport for the teachers that work in the school. The farm utilizes around 24 tramps per Hectare to prevent Broca. Aware of the importance of utilizing clean production techniques to preserve the environment, the farm uses organic fertilizers for the soil and coffee trees. Being as close to the city as it is, the farm is not only a good example of quality coffee, but also a beautiful sight to appreciate the view of the majestic Volcan Pacaya.

Other Statistics:

Annual Production: 750 bags
Soil type: Franc
Annual precipitation: 1,500 mm
Shade Trees Species: Other
Beginning of Harvest: December
End of Harvest: March
Relative Humidity: 26%