Usulutan is a mountainous region in south-eastern El Salvador at an altitude of between 1,300 and 2,000 metres above sea level. The region is famous for its lagoons and thermal waters, as well as the Tecapa volcano, which rises to an altitude of 1,593 metres.
Coffee has been grown in the region since the late 19th century. The region's rich volcanic soil, altitude and climate provide an ideal environment for growing speciality coffees. Most of the farms are small, family-run that favour sustainable, environmentally friendly practices, including shade-grown coffee. Some still retain their ancestral bourbons. Today, coffee is an integral part of the local economy, and the country's third-largest production zone.
