Finca Santa Cruz Coffee Farm — Mexico | Who Makes The Best Coffee

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The story

Originally founded in 1956 by the López Aguilar family, the farm entered a new era in 2013-2014 when it was acquired by the Argüello family. Third-generation producer José Argüello and his sister Karen took over the neglected land, choosing to replant and focus on high-quality specialty coffee production.

Challenges

When the Argüello family acquired the property, the land had been neglected for several years, requiring them to start from scratch with replanting efforts. The farm also faces logistical challenges due to its remote location, requiring a six-hour drive from the nearest major city.

Innovations

The farm utilizes a pruning method called recepa, where a portion of trees are cut back annually to focus resources on quality. They also implement strict, data-driven fermentation protocols, measuring time, temperature, and brix levels to ensure consistency across their award-winning lots.

Farm profile visuals

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Published coffees linked to this farm

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🇲🇽Mexico

Mexico · Chiapas

Mexico Finca Santa Cruz Gesha

José “Pepe” Argüello

Onyx Coffee Lab

Finca Santa Cruz

Gesha· Washed

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Research sources & verification

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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-26