Finca El Pacayal is located in San Miguel Pochuta within Chimaltenango. The finca lies upon rich volcanic soil where the coffee is harvested from November to March and then shipped out from December to June. Finca El Pacayal uses substainable “shade-grown” techniques. The trees used to protect its environment and coffee trees include species like: Chalum, Gravilea, and Inga. All of these trees help with sun filtration. This process helps the coffee trees maintain their health. The sun filtration also maintains soil quality which is extremely important for production of coffee.