In 1890, Manuel Trujillo handed the farm down to his daughter Sofia Trujillo de Pacas. Sofia handed it to her son, Alfredo Pacas Trujillo, and this cycle was repeated, as his son, Ernesto Pacas Diaz and his wife Blanca Estela inherited the farm.

The Santa Sofia farm was once part of a larger farm named “San Rafael”, on which the Pacas variety mutated from Bourbon. Alberto Pacas Figueroa, Sofia’s husband, first noticed this natural mutation.

Santa Sofía is the only farm in the auction that has won the competition three times. Beginning with 17th place in 2003, climbing up to place 14th in 2004, and reaching 9th place this year. The Pacas family is very proud that their hard work has been recognized once again, and these good vibes give them an extra push to ensure quality.

The farm has been using a very small quantity of agrochemicals for more than 10 years. Their use is reserved for cases when weed or pests propagate more than usual, otherwise manual control and integrated pest management is commonly used. Shade trees are of a native species that are replanted, although Pepetos or Ingas are also used for this purpose also.

The Santa Sofia farm is on its road to ISO1400 certification. That is why ecological and environmental practices are observed in the farm. As an example, all Santa Sofia’s internal roads are shaded and protected with natural barriers such as “Izote” to avoid evaporation and soil erosion.

From January through March 35 people help to harvest the farm, and during April though December 7 people provide maintenance to coffee fields. Santa Sofia’s coffee trees range from 60 years old to as young as 4 years old, and are planted in densities of 3,150 trees per hectare. This coffee lot was processed under a semi washed method at Vivagua mill, property of Pacas Martinez S.A. de C.V,.

Other Characteristics:
Average Age of trees: 40 years
Density: 3,142/ha
Agricultural Practices: Conventional
Average Annual Rainfall: 2,200mm
Average Temperature: 18ºC
Month(s) of Flowering: March-May
Number of Flowerings: 2
Type of Soil: Sandy-loam
Type of Shade: Pepeto peludo, Liquidambar, Chapultapa, Ujushte, among others
Annual Production: 250 bags (60kg)
Mill and company where lot was process: Beneficio Vivagua, Pacas Martine