El Llano is located in the hills south of El Llano de la Piedra, a small town where the Montero family lives. Carlos and his father bought it empty in the 80s with a loan from CoopeDota, and started planting coffee there. After a few years, they were able to repay the loan with the first harvest. Carlos and his brothers Beto and Juan-Eli helped their father on his part of the plantation, with Carlos looking after his own. Carlos then decided to focus on apple production in La Pastora and gave his share of El Llano to his brothers, before buying it later. Today, the plantation spans 3 hectares and is planted with Catuai coffee variety. The fertile soil and the shade of bananas, lemons, mangoes and poros give this plot an advantage for long-term health and cup results. The Pirris River valley complements the strategy and work of the farmers by offering optimal light exposure and a constant refreshing breeze.
