Carlos Guamanga
🇨🇴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.

The farmer's day, in pictures

Editorial illustrations of the harvest and farm work our research documented — anonymous figures, never real likenesses.

Carlos Guamanga — coffee farmer illustration 1
Carlos Guamanga — coffee farmer illustration 2
Carlos Guamanga — coffee farmer illustration 3
Coffees by Carlos Guamanga