After finishing his studies, Mauricio specialised as an oncologist, working at his own medical practice in Bogota fo more than 20 years. Alongside his work, a passion for coffee took hold, eventually leading to the decision to found one of the first specialty coffee roasters in Colombia. With the terroir of Colombia on his doorstep, the next step was producing his own coffee. He and his wife Liliana searched for five years until they found the perfect spot in Tolima: Finca La Negrita.
Situated at over 2100 meters, close to the ‘Nevado de Tolima’ volcano, Finca La Negrita benefits from a cool microclimate, rich terroir, and abundant natural water. On the steep hillside, La Negrita receives only 6 to 7 hours of sunlight, combining with consistent mists to ensure slow maturation of the coffee cherries. Only 10% of the farm, around 8 hectares, is planted with coffee. The rest remains protected rainforest with more than 20 natural springs, home to a dazzling array of flora and fauna.
