Finca El Puente
Unlike traditional farms with large, contiguous plots, El Puente's approach involves cultivating smaller, scattered
plots across four distinct municipalities: Chinacla, San Jose, Marcala, and Santa Ana. This decentralization presents
challenges in terms of management and cherry collection, but it also results in a rewarding experience to witness
the profound impact of “terroir” on coffee flavor.
Across these four regions, Marysabel and Moisés manage a total of 36 different plots of land, each contributing its
own nuances to coffee profiles. From the high-altitude climates of Santa Ana to the warmer, more tropical
conditions of Marcala, each municipality brings its own unique characteristics to their coffees. By carefully sourcing
from diverse regions, the team ensures that every cup of coffee tells a story of its origin, inviting roasters to
explore the rich tapestry of flavors that the farms have to offer
Marysabel Caballero is a third-generation coffee farmer. Together with her husband, Moises Herrera, she owns and manages more than 300 hectares of land, divided into several small farms near the town of Marcala, Honduras.
Marysabel’s father, Don Fabio Caballero, is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of high-quality coffee production in Honduras. For many years, the family operated a large wet mill where all of their coffees were processed and dried. A few years ago, Don Fabio decided to retire, selling most of his farms and his share of the wet mill to Marysabel and Moises.
Since then, the mill has been modernized and now includes a complete dry mill, allowing them to maintain full control of quality—from the tree to the final packaged green coffee for export.
Moises and Marysabel have consistently produced some of the finest coffees Honduras has to offer. For more than a decade, they have earned top rankings in the Honduras Cup of Excellence. Their first major recognition came in 2004, when they won 2nd and 3rd place with their Catuaí coffee. In 2016, they reached the pinnacle by winning 1st place with their Geisha coffee.
Location: Marcala, La Paz, Honduras
Producer: Marysabel Caballero & Moisés
Herrera
Altitude: 1,580 meters
Variety: SL28
Process: Washed
Arrive Date: September, 2025
About the farm:El Puente is profoundly committed to the environmental sustainability of its farms. Their unwavering focus goes
into improving the soil to create a healthy growing environment for their coffee trees. They produce organic
fertilizer from cow and chicken manure mixed with coffee cherry pulp and other organic materials. The soil
undergoes annual analysis to ensure it nourishes the coffee adequately. All water used for processing undergoes
thorough filtration before being released back into nature, preserving the purity of local water sources.
