Coffee Story
In northern Peru, near the Ecuador border, lies the small town of La Zunga. This town is situated in the Namballe district, within the San Ignacio province of the larger Cajamarca region. This area is crucial as it forms part of the buffer zone surrounding the Tabaconas Namballe National Sanctuary, which protects a unique and rare ecosystem known as the páramo.
Ronar is one of the leading coffee producers in this region. Born in La Zunga, he has been cultivating coffee since he was 15 years old and is a father to five children—three boys and two girls. His farm spans 3 hectares, dedicated entirely to coffee as well as subsistence crops like bananas and yucca for his family’s daily use.
On his farm, Ronar grows Caturra, Mundo Novo, and Paches varieties of coffee interspersed among shade trees, including Albizia and Pacay. After harvesting, he transports the parchment coffee by mule to the nearest access road for delivery. Ronar is passionate about coffee production and aspires to achieve both national and international recognition in the future.
He named his farm "La Chonta" because when he initially purchased the land, it was abundant with chonta plants, which are very juicy and complement coffee well. In this region, coffee production coexists with the preservation of the ecosystem, yielding sustainable and high-quality coffee.
