Editorial illustration🇨🇴Colombia
Colombia · Huila
El Recuerdo
Carlos Guamanga
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
El Recuerdo
Field Blend· Washed
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Farmer profile
🇨🇴Colombia
Carlos Guamanga
Carlos Guamanga is a dedicated coffee producer based in Pitalito, Huila, Colombia, who operates the farm Finca El Recuerdo alongside his wife, Pato. He is recognized for his commitment to sustainable agriculture and his focus on producing high-quality, differentiated coffee lots for the specialty market.
Farm: El Recuerdo →History
Carlos began his journey in coffee at age 15 or 18, working on farms to gain experience in picking, processing, and cupping. After years of building his knowledge of industry standards, he and his wife acquired Finca El Recuerdo. He has since developed the farm into a hub for experimentation and maintains long-term relationships with specialty roasters.
Published coffees linked to Carlos Guamanga
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Research last reviewed: 2026-09-28