Las Macadamias - Guatemala 2015 Verified listing

Farm:               Las Macadamias
Farmer:            Arturo M. Aguirre Saenz

Huehuetenango is a traditional coffee region that produces high quality beans. On that place, in La Libertad is located Las Macadamias an experimental farm of El Injerto. Located south of El Injerto, with an area of 12.4 has. at an elevation of 5000 to 5800 feet.

Las Macadamias used to be part of El Injerto farm founded in the 1890s. For different reasons the farm was separated from El Injerto as well as others, but it has been worked with the same hard work, passion and quality control.

In this farm we try different agricultural practices, as pruning types, fertilizers, weed control and even varieties; this help us evaluate different methods and if they work we use them in a longer term.

Most of the plantation is a natural blend of Catuai and Bourbón, only a small area at the top is 100% Bourbón.

Geographic Characteristics

• • Location:                      La Libertad, Huehuetenango
  • Area:                            12 ha
  • Altitude Range:            5,000 – 7,500 feet
  • Type of Soil:                Loamy, Loamy-Clay
  • Shade Trees:                Inga

• Climatic Characteristics
  • Average Temperature:  22°C
  • Annual Rainfall:           1,800 mm
  • Relative Humidity:        75%

• Coffee Production Characteristics
  • Harvest Season:           From January to March
  • Drying Process:           Sun
  • Mill:                             Wet and Dry
  • Annual Production:      350 bags (69 kg bags)

• Previous Awards
  • Cup of Excellence:       
    • Cup of Excellence® 2009
    • Cup of Excellence® 2010
    • Cup of Excellence® 2011