El Salvador: Diego Baraona, Los Pirinenos Lot 262 | Filter

Coffee has been grown at Los Pirineos by the Baraona family for over 134 years, using original plants and shade trees brought from Antigua, Guatemala. Today, the farm holds El Salvador’s largest private seed bank, with over 80 varietals. Alongside classics like Bourbon, Typica, Pacas and Pacamara, Diego is exploring coloured Pacamaras, Ruiri and Sudan Rume. He’s also investing in soil health, developing a fungus-based fertiliser to improve nutrient flow and reduce inputs, with a long-term goal of mostly organic farming. Outside the farm, Diego is usually running, cycling, or lifting weights to classic, laid-back beats.