Altos de Maria
STORY
The municipality of Santa Maria, is located on the western side the department of Huila, nestled between mountains. After travelling through a road next to the river and passing some cliffs, you’ll find Santa Maria in between mountains and with Bache River passing on the side. The name of the brand, Altos de Maria, comes from this mountain tops of the side and on the logo, you’ll see the tower of the church with the cross which is the highest building in town. This region suffered immensely back in the day because of the internal conflict of Colombia, but coffee has been a means of pushing forwards the economy and the people. It is a place with a rich biodiversity and water sources, with ideal soils coffee production. The farmers here come from traditional farming practices but which here, have proven to work very well, seeing some good quality coffees.
Farm Varieties
Size

Average Farm Size
3 to 5 Hectares
Location

Country

Municipality
Santa María

Department

Elevation
1,600 – 2,000 MASL
Technical info

Harvest
First semester: April – August
Second semester: October – January

Processing Method
Washed

Shade
Guamo, Cedar, and fruit trees.

Drying Method
Sun-dried on parabolic covered patios and covered raised beds.