- Catalogue altitude
- 1,400–2,200 m · 35 of 86 catalogue coffees report altitude. 1 of those 35 have a recorded range partly or wholly outside this band. This sample does not establish the full growing range.
- Climate
- Temperate with optimal temperatures for coffee cultivation between 18-20°C; mean optimal annual precipitation 800-1000 mm
- Terrain
- High Andean valley surrounded by two rivers (Zamora and Malacatos), with páramo, cloud forest and jungle landscapes; 86% covered by hills or mountains
- Varieties
- Typica · Geisha · Sydra · Typica Mejorado
- Base process
- Washed · Natural · Honey
- Conditions and additional steps
- Anaerobic (sealed, no oxygen)
El Airo village is known for growing some of the best coffee in Ecuador, cultivated organically; coffee is principal source of income for families in the area