Santa Mónica Coffee Farm — Colombia | Who Makes The Best Coffee

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TagsSanta Mónica Colombia Castillo Pink Bourbon Gesha Chiroso Papayo Costa Rica-95 Anaerobic Fermentation Natural Washed

The story

Jairo Arcila is a third-generation coffee grower who spent over 40 years working as a mill manager for the exporter Racafé before retiring in 2019. He and his wife, Luz Helena Salazar, are the parents of Carlos and Felipe Arcila, the co-founders of the coffee company Cofinet. Jairo began his own journey in coffee production by purchasing his first farm, Finca La Esmeralda, in 1987.

Challenges

The farm faces significant threats from coffee leaf rust, which is a common disease affecting production in the region. Producers also adapt to climate change by selecting resistant varieties and utilizing mechanical dryers when weather conditions are unsuitable for traditional drying.

Innovations

Under the guidance of his sons, Jairo Arcila has implemented advanced processing methods, including dry anaerobic fermentation and co-fermentation with ingredients like strawberries and wine yeast.

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Published coffees linked to this farm

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Peach & Coconut — Jairo Arcila — supplied coffee image 1

5.0

🇨🇴Colombia

Colombia · Quindío

Peach & Coconut — Jairo Arcila

Jairo Arcila

Haiku Brew Coffee

Santa Mónica

Pink Bourbon· Fruit Co-Fermentation and Coffee-Cherry Starter

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Research sources & verification

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Research last reviewed: 2026-09-30