Café Don Benjie Estate spans 33 hectares in the heart of Boquete’s Highlands, nestled in the Bajo Mono Canyon on the slopes of the Barú Volcano. Located near the pristine Caldera River, the farm sits at an altitude of 1,400 to 1,550 meters, in a region renowned for producing some of the finest coffee in Panama. Bajo Mono benefits from rich volcanic soil, crystal-clear spring water, and the afternoon mist known as Bajareque, creating unique microclimates that contribute to the area’s exceptional specialty coffee, including some of the world’s best Geisha varieties. The De Dianous family has been cultivating coffee in this region since 1914, when Gabriel de Dianous acquired the first coffee farm in Bajo Mono. Originally, Hacienda Bajo Mono was owned by Mrs. Archer, an American pioneer in Boquete. In the 1980s, Dr. Renan Esquivel, a renowned Panamanian pediatrician and nature enthusiast, purchased the farm and introduced a diverse range of exotic trees, plants, and coffee varietals. Today, the legacy of quality and environmental stewardship continues under the stewardship of José Benjamin de Dianous G. and Stefan Arwed Müller, who have operated the estate since 2011.