- Climate
- Cuenca (capital) has a subtropical highland climate (Köppen Cfb), mild year-round, average daily temperature 14.7°C, distinct rainy (Jan-May) and dry (Jun-Dec) seasons
- Terrain
- southern-Ecuador highlands province; mountains reach 4,500m in El Cajas National Park
- Varieties
- Typica · Typica Mejorado
- Base process
- Honey · Washed
the Zhumir spirits company grows much of its sugarcane in the Paute valley within Azuay province and is headquartered in Cuenca