Zelaya Family
🇬🇹Guatemala

Zelaya Family

The Zelaya family is a prominent multi-generational coffee-producing family based in the Antigua region of Guatemala. They are widely recognized for their long-standing commitment to specialty coffee production and the management of several historic estates in the Antigua valley.

Farm: Hacienda Carmona →

History

The family established their presence in the coffee industry in the late 19th century with the acquisition of Hacienda Carmona. Over the past century, they have expanded their operations to include several farms throughout Guatemala, maintaining a focus on traditional cultivation techniques and high-quality Arabica production.

The farmer's day, in pictures

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

Zelaya Family — coffee farmer illustration 1
Zelaya Family — coffee farmer illustration 2
Zelaya Family — coffee farmer illustration 3
Coffees by Zelaya Family