About US
The story of Hacienda La Vaquera begins with Emilio Lojo, a Spanish immigrant from Galicia whose journey laid the foundation for generations of coffee production.
At 26 years old, Emilio Lojo left Galicia, Spain, after completing nearly three years of military service in Africa. Like many immigrants of his generation, he crossed the Atlantic in search of opportunity, arriving in Venezuela with determination, resilience, and a vision for a better future — not only for himself, but also for part of his family, including two younger sisters and a brother who would later join him.
After years of saving and working, he purchased farmland alongside fellow countrymen in the mountains of Cauro, Villa Nueva, Municipio Morán. There, together with his partner Víctor — popularly known as "El Colorado" — Emilio founded a coffee farm and began cultivating coffee, planting the roots of what would become a multi-generational family legacy.
Coffee soon became more than a crop — it became a way of life.
The second generation continued the legacy.
His son, Richard Lojo, carried forward the family’s coffee-growing tradition, preserving the values of quality, dedication, and respect for the land. At the same time, another part of the agricultural heritage expanded into dairy farming, as his son Manuel Lojo developed and continued a Jersey dairy cattle operation.
Over time, the family’s knowledge, experience, and passion for agriculture grew stronger with each generation.
Today, Hacienda La Vaquera represents more than coffee. It represents history, resilience, and a commitment to quality rooted in generations of experience. From the mountains of Lara, Venezuela, we continue producing coffee with the same dedication that Emilio Lojo began decades ago.
Every harvest reflects our heritage.
Every bean carries our story.
Every partnership builds our future.
Hacienda La Vaquera
From Galicia to Venezuela.
From one immigrant’s dream to generations of coffee producers.
The Team
Emilio Lojo
Founder
Richard Lojo
Yoender Perez
master roaster & director of sustainable farming
Technical Quality Analyst
Jose Lojo
Global Export Operations