Finca Santa Elena

The story

Finca Santa Elena is located in the Santa Ana region of El Salvador. The farm was nearly destroyed during the 2005 eruption of the Santa Ana volcano, which served as a major turning point for owner Fernando Lima. Following the disaster, the farm was rebuilt with a renewed focus on quality and sustainable production.

Challenges

The farm faced a near-total destruction of its crops and infrastructure due to the 2005 volcanic eruption of the Santa Ana volcano.

Innovations

Following the 2005 eruption, the farm adopted new cultivation, processing, and drying practices specifically designed to improve sustainability and coffee quality.