Finca El Chollo is located at 1,450 m.a.s.l and has 16 hectares of coffee plantation, and one hectare of citrus fruits. The farm has an annual production of about 400 bags from around 65,000 coffee trees. 

Carlos Mejia is owner of Finca El Chollo, named after his nickname “Chollo”. Carlos was born and raised among coffee trees in Tutule and today is the driving force behind the CONEXH operations, who aim to be a reliable ally for international coffee buyers at origin, with an emphasis on quality control and traceability.

CONEXH (Corporacion Exportadora de Cafe de Origien Natural de Honduras) is a five-generation family business dedicated to the production of coffee and the mission to be a reliable ally in the green coffee supply chain, with emphasis on quality and social impact. CONEXH HN's journey began with Carlos Mejía's passion for coffee, a legacy that has been in his family for over a century. Inspired by the stories and teachings of previous generations, Carlos decided to take a step forward and create a company that not only valued the quality of Honduran coffee, but also helped local producers thrive. He saw the coffee producers' challenges: low prices, lack of access to international markets, and difficulties in implementing sustainable practices. That's why he decided it was time to change that and offer producers a real opportunity for growth.

With this partnership, our importer not only has access to the 10 CONEXH owned farms located in the emblematic Montecillos Sierra, but to around 40 producers of the area, who are dedicated to producing exceptional specialty coffees. The cooperative uses a traditional sun drying method, covering over 10 hectares, which is carefully monitored by Mr. Mario Mejia Martinez, the founder’s father who formally worked at The Honduran Institute of Coffee (IHCAFE). 

For this natural lot, the cherries are dried for 12-15 days depending on the weather.