Santa Elisa Pachup

The story

Finca Santa Elisa Pachup is an estate located in the Acatenango region of Guatemala near the town of San Pedro Yepocapa. The farm is situated on the western slopes of the active Fuego and Acatenango volcanoes, an area with a long-standing reputation for high-quality coffee production.

Challenges

The farm is located in a precarious environment at the foot of the highly active Volcan de Fuego, where frequent volcanic ash deposits require meticulous washing processes to protect both the coffee quality and the processing equipment.

Innovations

The farm utilizes specific washing techniques to manage the impact of volcanic ash on their processing infrastructure.