Diego Baraona

Located atop the Tecapa volcano mountain range between the towns of Berlin and
Santiago de Maria, Los Pirineos is named for its similarity to the Pyrenees mountain
range that separates France and Spain, and beholds the most spectacular views in
all directions. You stand as high up as you can possibly go, and it just feels like you
have all the space in the world before you.
Los Pirineos has achieved great success at numerous auction programs and
competitions, but it has also been long recognised by exporters, buyers and
cuppers as producing some of the highest quality coffees in El Salvador. The team
and family at Los Pirineos take great care to maintain clean equipment, ensuring
quality processing from beginning to end, and remain current with their processing,
de-pulping and drying techniques. Since 2017, Project Origin have worked with Los
Pirineos to implement a number of experimental processing techniques including
the carbonic maceration processing, and every year, Diego’s work with us continues
to grow in knowledge and experience.
To their advantage, the Los Pirineos farm features a man-made plateau overlooking
the Tecapa volcano where extensive drying beds stretch to allow for the drying of
a variety of processed coffees. This plateau means the drying beans get an entire
days’ worth of sunlight, and the westerly winds ensure even and consistent drying.
There is a lot to love and admire about the Baraona family and Los Pirineos, and we
may never tire of showcasing their work.