Colombia el Paraiso

El Paraíso is a brand created by producers from the town of Tarqui in the Huila region. Coffee is one of the most important economic factors in the area. Tarqui is made up of 54 veredas (subdivisions of a municipality in Colombia), 37 of which produce coffee, totaling 3,305 hectares. Tarqui is a place with diverse soil conditions where various coffee varieties can be found. Typically, these farms have forests or water springs, reflecting the richness of the coffee ecosystem. These conditions make it ideal for coffee production, hence the brand’s name, which means Paradise in Spanish.

The farms of the Tarqui producers range in size from 1 to 5 hectares, and together they have created this community to improve the quality of their coffees and their quality of life. Since starting this joint project, more producers have joined, and changes have been observed on their farms with improvements in the wet processing and the expansion of drying areas. At the same time, they have acquired more knowledge about processing, harvesting, fermentation and drying.

Huila is a province in southwestern Colombia, nestled between the central and eastern mountain ranges. The Magdalena River winds through the region, which is also home to Colombia’s second-highest peak: the Nevado del Huila volcano. With an average year-round temperature of 18°C ​​and fertile soil rich in mineral resources, Huila boasts a vibrant agricultural industry. Descendants of indigenous groups (the Piezas, Halcones, and Pijaos) continue to inhabit their ancestral lands in this region, living in designated protected areas and other small communities.