Aldea de los Despiertos was originally a peaceful village of which the occupants were fans of coffe (hence the name). However, the village was eventually captured by the the CIA group Peace Sentinel and, completely against the villagers' will, was transformed into a prison facility. They installed new doors for the huts that were being used as makeshift prison cells, which were given eyeslots as well as a blue color. Some open pipes were also used for makeshift bonfires at night.