A short drive from the city of Pasto, tucked at the base of the active Galeras Volcano leads to the stunning region of Yacuanquer in Nariño. The journey climbs along the Pan-American Highway, winding through eucalyptus-lined roads and small potato farms. At higher altitudes, the clouds hang low, and on clear days, Galeras appears to follow along, casting shadows over rolling hills painted in shifting tones of green and gold beneath the bright Andean sun and drifting fog.

Roughly 20 minutes from the city, a turn off the highway leads down into the heart of Yacuanquer. The road first dips, then climbs again toward the village center at 2,670 meters above sea level. From the ridge, panoramic views stretch across the verdant landscape, Tasnaque to the left, La Cocha to the right. After a brief pause to let sunbathing puppies cross the road, the paved surface gives way to dirt, descending into the lower Yacuanquer zone. Here, among tall trees and denser vegetation, is where the coffee for this blend is grown.