We are dedicated to promoting specialty coffee through the Farm-to-Cup concept supporting small farms committed to upholding the highest standards of quality and sustainability.

Now based in Dubuque, IA, we proudly call this vibrant community our home as we continue sharing our passion for the incredible world of coffee

How we got our name: La Venta

Back in the 50s and 60s, the train used to stop at a small village where passengers would buy local coffee and baked goods.

Over time, people began to identify the place by the name La Venta which in this context means “The Market” in English. Eventually, this small town officially adopted the name “La Venta de Cajibío”,  but people continued to refer to it simply as La Venta. Back then, our childhood was divided between Popayán (the capital of Cauca) and La Venta de Cajibío.

Our brand is therefore a tribute to our roots, to our family, and to the small coffee producer who strives every day for a better future.

La Venta de Cajibio is a small village in Cajibío, department of Cauca, Colombia, in the Central Andes mountain range at 1880 masl, with an average temperature of 60-68 °F and an average annual rainfall of 2222 mm. This mountain range is one of the three main branches of the Andes in Colombia and runs through much of the western part of the country. These exceptional natural conditions create the perfect environment for producing high-quality coffee.