Guatemalan Coffee Tour

It is well known that Central and South America is responsible for the production of what most would consider as the best and most authentic coffee in the world. Those who enjoy a good brew will know that the coffee bean of Guatemala is one of the most revered, with the art of coffee farming dating back to the original settlers due to the harmony of growing conditions within the landscape of the country. The combination of rainfall and volcanic activity makes for a mineral rich soil, advantageous for the production of this crop. As the world has modernised and palletes progressed, Guatemalan coffee makers now cater to the everchanging trend of flavours; from fruity finishes to more contemporary concoctions that invite toffee or chocolate into the mix. Find out why the coffee of Guatemala is so popular when you join the tour on our programme.

In the historic town of Antigua, our signature Coffee Tours are led by the coffee growers themselves who will lead you through their fields, explain the work behind cultivating coffee, walk you through each step of processing from bean to brew, and finish the tour by joining you for a cup of De La Gente coffee. Along the way, you’ll learn more than just the process behind coffee – you’ll have authentic and transparent conversations to hear first hand from a small-scale producer about the obstacles, triumphs, and hopes that his/her family and community has experienced within the coffee industry and the persisting enthusiasm and dedication that they have to this livelihood. 

The tour includes round trip transportation from the city of Antigua to the heart of the coffee production: the farmers homes. With both Spanish and English interpretation you will expand your learning of both language and culture. The tour takes you through the coffee fields adorning the volcanic landscape and mountains where you will be shown demonstrations of

traditional roasting and grinding techniques before tasting the produce with your very own steaming cup back in the producer’s home. Finally, as well as walking away with a wealth of new-found knowledge, you will walk away with a gifted 12 ounce bag of roasted coffee, it doesn’t get more authentic than this.

Guatemalan Coffee Fun Facts:

1 – Guatemala is the world’s 10th largest coffee producer.

Guatemala is the tenth largest coffee producer in the world, according to World Atlas. It is followed by Mexico, Uganda, India, and Brazil (the largest country in the world). Nonetheless, it produces a large volume of coffee.

2 – In 2019, Guatemala produced over 3.3 million coffee bags.

When we say “big,” we really mean it. Guatemala produced around 198,000,000kgs of coffee in 2019, based on the normal weight of a bag of coffee, which is 60 kilos. This was actually below Guatemala’s regular output quota due to irregular rains, despite that amount being difficult to comprehend.

3 – The country has some of the best growing conditions in the world.

Guatemala’s coffee is grown in 20 of the country’s 22 departments. Over 270,000 hectares of land are currently dedicated to coffee production. High elevations, mineral-rich soil, and near-constant rainfall are all benefitial to the production of coffee in Guatemala.

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