- Catalogue altitude
- 1,300–1,600 m · 10 of 33 catalogue coffees report altitude. This sample does not establish the full growing range.
- Climate
- Temperature varies 18–30°C; two defined seasons (wet May–Nov, dry Nov–Apr); rainfall 1900–3200 mm annually
- Terrain
- Plateau and geographic region; relative plain surrounded by mountains and volcanoes; divided by Carpintera Hills
- Soil
- Fertile volcanic soil; origin from volcanic influence and river activity
- Varieties
- Catigua · Geisha · Bourbon · Catuaí
- Base process
- Natural · Honey · Washed
- Conditions and additional steps
- Anaerobic (sealed, no oxygen)
One of eight coffee regions; recognized for high-quality coffee production; home to most important cities and institutions