Guatemala - Valle De Volcanoes

Guatemala’s volcanoes sit in a line across the southern part of the country. Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango are three active volcanoes that make up the Valle de Volcanes, or Valley of Volcanoes. They frame the old colonial city of Antigua in the central highlands.

The climate in Antigua, and Guatemala in general, is often described as an “eternal spring”, with subtle changes in weather. Coffee thrives in the region, bolstered by the natural conditions. Volcanic soil is known for its high nutrient density and contains pumice– porous rock that improves aeration and drainage. Its porosity also acts like a sponge to retain moisture within the soil, particularly during drier seasons when rainfall is low.

Producers and agents in Antigua that work with UNEX (Guatemala) S.A. deliver cherries to the company’s mill in Santa Bárbara, in the Alotenango department. Marketed under the Valle de Volcanes brand, the coffee comes from 26 women producers under UNEX’s Farmer Aid initiative targeting four main pillars of community care: health, education, sustainability, and climate change.