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Guatemala · Chimaltenango
La Merced
Alburez-Ortega Family
Market Lane Coffee
La Merced
Bourbon· Natural
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Farmer profile
🇬🇹Guatemala
Alburez-Ortega Family
The Alburez-Ortega family are long-standing coffee producers based in the San Martín Jilotepeque municipality of the Acatenango region in Guatemala. They manage Finca La Merced and its sister farm, El Retiro, maintaining a multi-generational commitment to coffee cultivation.
Farm: La Merced →History
Coffee production began on the estate in 1912 under the management of Carlos Ortega Alburez. The farm faced significant challenges following a major earthquake in 1976, which destroyed the main house and community church. Today, the family continues to operate the farm with a focus on high-quality specialty coffee production.
Published coffees linked to Alburez-Ortega Family
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Research last reviewed: 2026-09-28