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.
