Fazenda São Benedito

Our farm:

The beginning:
Maciel Antonio dos Santos was born in Carmo do Rio Claro. He was the only one of the 10 siblings to go to Belo Horizonte, the state capital, to complete his studies. An engineer by training, he never stopped looking at his homeland for development opportunities. Thanks to his entrepreneurial vision, he realized the great potential for producing high-quality coffee in the region. The Sao Benedito farm began producing coffee in 1972.

The legacy:
The São Bendito farm is a family business in its second generation; seeking sustainable growth and productivity, guided by its values: honesty, respect for the people and respect for the environment. The São Bendito farm follows the path of continuous improvement and quality, seeking the best and most modern cultivation and harvesting techniques according to its profile.

Certificates:
UTZ: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021
Rain Forest: 2022, 2023 and 2024

Planted area: 83 hectares

Altitude: 800 m above sea level and higher

Since 1972

Sítio Jacarandá:
20°56'42.59"S/46°07'04.61"O
Sítio Novo
20°56'43.59"S/46°07'11.81"O
Fazenda São Benedito
20°57'48.92"S/46°07'20.25"O

Arabica coffee varieties: Mundo Novo, Catucaí Amarelo, Obatã