Guatemala City: Volcano-Grown Coffee Tasting Experience

By Café Mercedes Acatenango

Free cancellation available

Features

- Taste coffee grown on volcanic soils of Fuego one of Guatemala's rarest origins
- Side-by-side cupping of washed, honey & natural process from allied farms
- Guided by a 4th-generation producer with a Denominación de Origen certification
- Take home 30g of rare Acatenango coffee — a volcanic origin you won't find in hi

- 7 avenida y 8 calle esquima zona 1 (centro comercial Real del Parque) segundo nivel local 222, Calle Real Acatenango Chimaltenango, Guatemala, Guatemala 01057, Guatemala | Look for the Café Mercedes sign at Unit 222, 2nd floor.
- Mazatenango, Guatemala, Guatemala

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Languages available

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Price details

NZ$49.72 x 1 AdultNZ$49.72

Total

3 speciality coffees from Acatenango volcano region (cupping format) — each from a different allied farm: La Pampa, La Unión & La Senda
1 full cup prepared to your personal taste using speciality extraction methods
30g take-home coffee sample of your favourite from the tasting
Printed tasting notes & flavour wheel to keep
Bilingual guide in English & Spanish throughout the experience
Small seasonal bite pairing to cleanse your palate between cups
Introduction to the 4 processing methods: washed, honey, natural & anaerobic
Story of the Denominación de Origen Acatenango and what makes this region unique
Open Q&A with your host — a 4th-generation coffee producer
Coffee to take home — whole bean or ground, vacuum-sealed for travel (multiple roast profiles available)
Speciality brewing equipment — pour-over, French press, Aeropress & hand grinders
Signature drinks — cold brew, coffee with cardamom, jamaica-orange blend & seasonal drinks
Food & desserts — pastries, cakes and light bites prepared fresh daily
Chocolate — single-origin Guatemalan chocolate bars and pairings
Artisan souvenirs — traditional Guatemalan bags (bolsas típicas), branded mugs & cups
Gift sets — curated coffee + chocolate + accessory bundles, perfect for travel
Everything in our café is sourced with intention — a piece of Guatemala you can take home.

- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Explosive substances, Firework, Food in the vehicle, Glass objects, Intoxication, Making fire, Smoking, Smoking indoors

Café Mercedes Acatenango sits in the heart of Guatemala City's Historic Centre, where four generations of the Alvarado family have dedicated their lives to one of the world's finest coffee origins.
In this 45-minute guided tasting, you'll explore how the volcanic soils of Fuego Volcano and Acatenango's high altitude create extraordinary speciality coffee. You'll taste three coffees side by side — washed, honey, and natural process — understanding how each method transforms the same bean into a completely different sensory experience.
Your host, a 4th-generation producer and member of the Denominación de Origen Acatenango, shares the storey behind every cup: the farm, the harvest, the people. No coffee expertise needed — just curiosity.
You'll leave with a 30g coffee sample, printed tasting notes, and a new appreciation for what's in your cup.

- 7 avenida y 8 calle esquima zona 1 (centro comercial Real del Parque) segundo nivel local 222, Calle Real Acatenango Chimaltenango, Guatemala, Guatemala 01057, Guatemala | Look for the Café Mercedes sign at Unit 222, 2nd floor.
- Mazatenango, Guatemala, Guatemala