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Santa Maria Farm

Colombia - Nariño - Buesaco - Santa Maria - Washed by Sail

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Coffee made special by those who taste it.

Our coffee is more than a beverage it’s a shared experience. What makes it truly special is not only the care we put into every stage of cultivation and harvest, but also the way people connect with it in every cup. With patient hands and dedicated hearts, we nurture each lot through careful renewal and selective harvesting. Even in years of lower yields, every bean is picked with intention, ensuring consistent quality and authentic flavor. This is coffee crafted to be remembered because its true value is defined by those who enjoy it.

Our coffee is truly special because that’s how people feel when they taste it. It is the consumers themselves who give it this recognition and turn it into something extraordinary. Between each harvest, we nurture the farm with great care, carrying out tailored renewal practices in every plot to ensure healthy and consistent production. This year was unique—although yields from the lots destined for our Blend were lower, each of the four harvest passes was carried out with patience and dedication, making sure every single bean was carefully tended.

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  • Origin

    Colombia
  • Region

    Nariño
  • Terroir

    Buesaco
  • Farm

    Santa Maria Farm
  • Producer

    Armando Benavides
  • Species

    Arabica
  • Process

    Washed

  • Drying

    Greenhouses

  • Packaging

    70kg - Sisal bags

  • Altitude

    1850
  • Harvest period

    May - July
  • Type of harvest

    Manual

The farm Santa Maria Farm

 Santa María Estate, high-quality coffee located in the Andes mountains, in Buesaco, Nariño.

For those who have never visited the estate, the path is unpaved and winds through the mountainous landscape near Buesaco. As one approaches, the panoramic views of mountains and valleys become increasingly impressive, with a lush green environment that signals the proximity to the estate. Originally owned by a retired airplane pilot who decided to sell it in the 1980s, Armando Benavides acquired the property and, together with his family, has cared for and cultivated the land since then. Initially dedicated to growing apples and other fruits, over 20 years ago, Armando decided to shift the estate's focus to coffee cultivation, while still preserving many native fruits and trees to maintain the estate's ecosystem.  

  • Total number of hectares

    80
  • Altitude

    1950 - 2000
  • Environment

    Most of its territory is mountainous with some flat areas. The main orographic features are the Bordoncillo and Morasurco hills; this sector corresponds to temperate, cold and paramo thermal floors.
  • Humidity

    75
  • Temperature

    12 - 16
  • Shady

    Yes
  • Agroforestry level

    2 - Complex

Meet Armando Benavides

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A few words about Armando Benavides

Finca Santa Maria exists for more than 50 years. It was bought by Armando Benavides 30 years ago. In his farm, Armando works with his family. He is surrounded by Valeria, Magaly and Juan Pablo: his wife and children.

In 2013, the Benavides family was attacked by bandits who damaged the farm and stole the production. Thankfully, the damage was only material. However, the financial losses were significant as coffee was the family's only income, as it is for many in Colombia. With the help of friends, the family rebuilt the Finca. The following year, they were able to resume high quality production, which was awarded a score of 92 in Coffee Review. 

Today, Armando's family production is recognised in the area for its shade-grown, responsible farming practices that aim to reduce chemical intrants. 

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