Founded in 1944 in Alta Verapaz, GuateTraders began as a discreet yet deliberate venture linking Guatemala's highland harvests to the world. While others moved in haste, our founder, Ernesto Kuhn Lopez, chose precision, trust, and long-term relationships—values that still define us today. 

From the early cardamom routes to our role in global trade networks, we've operated with the conviction that heritage, not hype, creates lasting value. Now in its fifth generation, Guatetraders remains privately held, guided by the same disciplined stewardship that began nearly a century ago—bridging. tradition and commerce.