Empowering the People and Communities Behind the Cup
Community Tourism, Immersion, Development Aliisa Oake Community Tourism, Immersion, Development Aliisa Oake

Empowering the People and Communities Behind the Cup

De La Gente is dedicated towards their partnerships with nine coffee cooperatives in Guatemala and providing them with opportunities to expand their farms and establish a better life for their families and communities. Explore the personal stories from coffee producers and the impact of local tourism on their livelihoods. Learn how your support empowers the people and communities behind  the cup.

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A Tale of My Coffee Farm Tour Experience in Antigua With De La Gente
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A Tale of My Coffee Farm Tour Experience in Antigua With De La Gente

I took a van ride from Antigua for about 15 minutes and arrived at a home in a narrow alley in a mountainous village named San Miguel Escobar right below the Agua volcano.

There, I met Mr. Juan Carlos, the coffee farm owner, and his son Luis. We exchanged greetings, and they gave us a brief overview of the tour schedule. Right from the beginning, I felt that this was not something done casually.

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