Guatemala - Punta del Cerro

Guatemala is one of the world's top origins for coffee cultivation, due to nearly ideal climate, elevation, and soil conditions. A mature industry and seasoned producers have helped Guatemala develop a reputation for consistent quality, versatility, and coffees that can be counted on for a clean sweetness at any level of roast.

For years, Aurelio Villatoro has relentlessly dedicated himself to the craft of producing traditional washed coffees that exemplify this quality and reputation of Guatemala on his cherished family farm, La Esperanza.

In 2018, however, Aurelio began a new chapter when he acquired a stunning new estate, Punta del Cerro, which would become a laboratory for innovation to push the boundaries of coffee excellence.

Named after the mountain (Cerro) which embraces the whole property, Punta del Cerro has become a cutting-edge facility, as the family has enlisted forestry engineers, agronomists, and certified Q graders to elevate and innovate at the farm level. Recently, the Villatoros built their own state-of-the-art cupping lab in Huehuetenango to further analyze and improve the processing of their coffees.

Punta del Cerro is the culmination of decades of hard work and dedication which has propelled Aurelio to the top tier of producers in Guatemala. Meticulous care at every stage of production sets Punta del Cerro's coffee apart, resulting in a coffee of exceptional quality, elegance, and taste.

Perhaps Onyx, our exporting partner in Guatemala, puts it best, "The legacy of the Villatoro family is one of resilience, hard work, and an enduring passion for coffee. Their coffees are not just a product; they are a testament to a proud tradition of excellence."