La Laguna
Chalatenango

The Chalatenango's department, located in northern El Salvador, has emerged in recent decades as a prominent region for the production of high-quality coffee. Although historically not a major player in national coffee production, it has gained international recognition in recent years thanks to its favorable microclimate, high altitudes (between 1,200 and 1,800 meters above sea level), and the dedication of small producers to their agricultural management, harvesting, and post-harvest techniques.

The Alotepec-Metapán mountain range provides a cool, humid, mountainous environment with nutrient-rich volcanic soils. This, combined with the natural shade provided by native forests and trees, creates a perfect environment for sustainable coffee cultivation. 

Alotepec Metapan is one of El Salvador's six mountain ranges. The region has become famous for the quality of its coffees, which have been grown at altitude since the end of the 19th century. The region's rich volcanic soil, temperate climate and high altitude create ideal conditions for growing coffee.

Alotepec Metapan is one of the wettest regions in El Salvador, with an altitude of between 1,000 and 2,000 metres above sea level. Because of the climate and altitude, the coffees ripen slowly, and this is one of the last regions in the country to complete the harvest.

Over the years, coffee growing has become an essential part of the region's economy. Today, the Alotepec-Metapan range is home to many small coffee farms (1.5 ha), most of which use traditional, ecological and sustainable farming practices.