Costa Rica - La Bandera - La Naciente - Typica - Natural

In the Tarrazú region, the mountainous terroir of Dota is known for its high altitude, fertile soils, and cool microclimates. This is where La Bandera is located, the farm owned by the Hidalgo Umaña family, a Belco partner for several years.

After spending more than 14 years in the United States, Diego Hidalgo returned to Costa Rica with his family to invest in Beneficio La Bandera and develop a structured coffee-growing project. The farm covers approximately 2 hectares dedicated to various microlots and varieties, including Typica,  a historic variety that has become increasingly rare in the region.

La Bandera benefits from an environment directly influenced by the winds coming from Cerro de la Muerte, a natural feature that creates favorable conditions for coffee cultivation. The farm is managed under complex agroforestry (level 2), with diversified shade. It also includes protected areas and natural springs, whose preservation plays an important role in the management of the site.

After completing his studies, Diego Hidalgo Umana lived in the USA for more than 14 years. Together with his wife and children, they then decided to invest a large part of their savings to buy Beneficio Bandera.
The farm covers more than 100,000 square metres and has a wide variety of micro-lots and varieties, including Encino.
This farm has the distinction of being located in a place where the wind blows from the Cerro de la Muerte, which is one of the highest hills in Costa Rica. This wind flow produces microclimates that are beneficial to coffee production. On the farm there are also protected areas with water sources, which help to provide water for all the farmers during the summer, hence the great importance of keeping these areas protected from logging and any type of pollution.

We met Diego Hidalgo, owner of La Bandera, in Dota, in the Tarrazú region of Costa Rica. In 2022 we bought his anaerobic and his nature for the first time. This year we bought 3 more plots to increase our offer.