The region of Cajamarca is located in the north-east of Peru, in the Quechua region, at an altitude of between 2,300 and 3,500 metres above sea level. The relief is varied and undulating, due to the marked contrast between the mountain ranges of the Western Andes, known in this region as the "Andes del Chamaya", and the valleys and rivers of Huancabamba and Marañon.
The region enjoys one of the best climates of the Peruvian sierra departments, with a temperate, dry climate that is sunny during the day and cool at night. The average annual temperature is 16°C, with a rainy season from December to March.
The main economic resource is agriculture, with the production of rice, cocoa, corn and, of course, coffee. The largest coffee-producing provinces, Jaén and San Ignacio, are located between 900 and 1950 metres above sea level. The main varieties grown are Typica, Caturra and Bourbon. Cajamarca coffees are characterised by their sweetness, notes of red and yellow fruit and acidity.
