Panama Mil Cumbres Geisha Natural

MIL CUMBRES AND MARIO FONSECA

Mil Cumbres is a pioneering coffee farm nestled in Cloud Valley, Cordillera, Volcan, founded by Mario Fonseca. His Geisha and Pacamara coffees have earned top honors at the Best of Panama auctions. In 2024, Mario’s Flair Geisha made its debut in the Auction Lots, securing 17th place in the Geisha Washed category, while his Pacamara impressively claimed 2nd place in the Varietals category—a significant jump from 6th place in 2023.

Originally a lawyer, Mario’s passion for coffee was sparked by his uncle Payin, whom he credits as the true coffee aficionado who inspired him to explore Panama’s unique and diverse coffee heritage from a young age. Mario openly attributes Mil Cumbres’ success to the strong sense of community among Panama’s coffee growers—a spirit of collaboration that dates back to the founding of SCA Panama in the 1990s. This camaraderie is also reflected in the mentorship Mario received from Ratibor Hartmann, a seasoned third-generation producer from the esteemed Hartmann coffee family.