Tiny but mighty, El Salvador's volcanic soil yields exceptional Pacamara and Bourbon coffees. Its coffee farms dot the slopes of volcanoes like Santa Ana and San Salvador.
Specialty coffee guide — 7 cafés in 1 cities
Usulutan, Tecapa Chinameca, El Salvador
Situated on the slopes of the Tecapa volcano in Usulutan, Los Pirineos is run by Diego Baraona, continuing a family legacy started by his father Gilberto. At 1,400 metres, the farm produces elegant, clean lots including the prized Elite Bourbon variety — named after the most mature Bourbon trees on the estate — and exceptional Black Honey Pacamara.
Santa Tecla, La Libertad, El Salvador
fruit · berries · milk chocolate
Los Pirineos, El Salvador
milk chocolate · nougat · yellow fruit