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Mexico · Sierra Sur, Oaxaca
Mexico Oaxaca Yogondoy Gesha
Six San Vicente Yogondoy farmers
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San Vicente Yogondoy
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San Vicente Yogondoy
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The story
San Vicente Yogondoy is a remote Zapotec community located in the Sierra Sur region of Oaxaca, Mexico, whose name translates to 'River of Bees.' The local coffee tradition is centered on the cultivation of the Pluma variety, a local Typica mutation that has been grown in the area for over 80 years. The community maintains strong cultural ties, with many farmers also keeping beehives alongside their coffee production.
Challenges
The region is characterized by its remote and isolated terrain, requiring farmers to travel for hours on foot or by mule to reach their plots. The steep slopes and dense native shade canopy present logistical difficulties for cultivation and transport.
Innovations
Community members use Tequio communal labor and coordinate quality work across remote, steep terrain. Onyx documents raised-bed drying for the Yogondoy Gesha release.
Published coffees linked to this farm
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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-05