Peña Redonda Farm is located in La Palma Municipality, in the north zone of Chalatenango District. This farm has an area of 8 hectares with a height between 1400-1500 meters over the sea level, is very rough and rocky. The coffee cultivation are three varieties and planted five years ago, 2 ½ acres of Pacamara, 4 Pacas and ½ acre of Bourbón and the rest of the land is forest where most predominant tree is the diquidambar.

Peña Redonda’s name is derived from a large rock that is located on that farm over a length of 180 meters and 60 meters.

What was the secret to winning the competition?

• For the good treatment we give to the farm. • Hard work and effort in the process of growing • Collaboration of employees.

How does it feel to be a winner?

• Well, I am happy to be one of the best producers of coffee excellence. • Motivated and committed to continue to improve.

What do you think of the Cup of Excellence?

• It is beneficial to the farmer household economy and employees • Allows himself known internationally good coffee production in the country.

Family Generation

• The family consists of 9 members, 7 brothers and my parents, don’t have children and most time