The Bonilla family represents five generations in coffee and four generations of independent farm ownership at Sol Naciente in the Dota Valley. Thirty years ago, they purchased what was cattle land on the Pacific slopes of the Talamanca Mountains and began its transformation, planting eucalyptus and building the foundation for today’s thriving regenerative farm between 1,600 and 1,800 meters. In 2019 they built their own beneficio (micro-mill) and roastery to control every stage of production, returning all processing mucilage directly to the soil in a closed-loop system that nourishes the land. Specializing in black honey processing with Catuai and Caturra varietals, they’re deepening their national presence through local roasting while showcasing what’s possible when farming, soil science, and family tradition converge.