Nestled in the Sierra Sur of Oaxaca there is a village in the mountains dedicated to growing coffee and cocoa, as well as a great diversity of crops such as ginger, curcuma, banana, guava and many native plants for multiple uses.

Over the years, the town has preserved its customs and traditions, marked by festivals, dances and celebrations that reflect the unique identity of the region. The local architecture also reflects the history of the place, with structures that have evolved over the generations.

This is the town center of San Pedro Cafetitlan. Below you can see the full map.

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This is a Digital Elevation Model of San Pedro Cafetitlan. The bar on the right shows the altitude in meters above sea level.

Coffee plays a fundamental role in San Pedro Cafetitlán, being an essential component of the community's economy and identity. The region is known for the production of high quality coffee, taking advantage of the favorable climatic conditions and soil for the cultivation of this bean.

In more recent times, San Pedro Cafetitlán has faced challenges and changes, but the community has persevered, keeping its cultural heritage alive and contributing to the colorful cultural mosaic of the state of Oaxaca.

Ausencio is dedicated to coffee production in the region of San Pedro Cafetitlán, he has dedicated his whole life to it, to support himself and his family. He is also recognized as one of the most active members of the community participating in every tequio (community service) and also being an electrician, plumber, mechanic when the occasion requires it.

San Pedro Cafetitlán is working towards being a more bird friendly coffee, here are some of the bird sounds we recorded.

Boat-billed Flycatcher

Banded Wren

Golden Vireo

(Megarynchus pitangua)

(Thryophilus pleurostictus)

(Vireo hypochryseus)

Downy Woodpecker

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Warbling Vireo

(Megarynchus pitangua)

(Contopus virens)

(Vireo gilvus

"In this area we find year-round native birds but also migratory birds and it harbors a great biodiversity of both plants and animals and well this is what we seek to conserve."

- Homero Blas. CEO of MAYA BIO.

Homero Blas, coffee producer and founder of MAYABIO, a company dedicated to the certification of organic production, is originally from San Pedro Cafetitlan. A graduate of the Universidad Autonoma de Chapingo, he has dedicated a large part of his life to organic and agroecological production in the region.

Homero shares with us a vision about transparency towards the consumer in the process of organic production, bioregions as a food source and how its conservation can encourage a more responsible production with biodiversity.

He is currently working to promote organic and agroecological production systems in Oaxaca, Mexico and around the world.

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