Pepe Jijón, Jose Jijón, and Francisco Vintimilla
🇪🇨Ecuador

Pepe Jijón, Jose Jijón, and Francisco Vintimilla

Pepe Jijón is a celebrated Ecuadorian coffee producer known for his high-quality, innovative processing methods. His son, Jose Jijón, is an aspiring producer who has begun managing coffee production at a young age. Together with partner Francisco Vintimilla, they operate Fincas del Putushio, a collaborative project focused on high-altitude coffee cultivation.

Farm: Fincas del Putushio →

History

Pepe Jijón has established himself as an award-winning producer in Ecuador, known for his work at farms like Finca Soledad. In 2024, he partnered with his son Jose and Francisco Vintimilla to launch Fincas del Putushio, a farm located at 2,222 meters above sea level in the Loja region. The project emphasizes high-altitude production and the exploration of unique microclimates.

The farmer's day, in pictures

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

Pepe Jijón, Jose Jijón, and Francisco Vintimilla — coffee farmer illustration 1
Pepe Jijón, Jose Jijón, and Francisco Vintimilla — coffee farmer illustration 2
Pepe Jijón, Jose Jijón, and Francisco Vintimilla — coffee farmer illustration 3
Coffees by Pepe Jijón, Jose Jijón, and Francisco Vintimilla