Magarciy

Santiage Atitlán, a town on the shores of Lake Atitlán 1,570 - 2,000 masl. is home to a family run coffee growing business Margarciy. Named after José Ramirez's father, Margarciy supports local producers who belong to the Tzutujil indigenous community - owning small farm sizes around 0.3 - 0.5 hectares, growing coffee alongside shade trees such as Chulun, Gravilea and Avocado. Magarciy runs a coffee roastery led by José's son, as well as coffee shop run by young women in the community.