Salvador

El Salvador is a land of volcanoes. There are 23 throughout the country, 5 of which are active. The country has a surface
area of 21,041 km², making it the smallest in Central America. It has an essentially mountainous topography, although the Pacific coast that runs down the side of the country is flat. Its highest point is El Pital, which stands at 2,730 metres. In terms of climate, it has a wet season, a dry season, and tropical weather all year round.  

The Instituto Salvadoreño del Café (ISC) was set up in September 2023. It incorporates the Salvadoran Coffee Council, formerly responsible for supervising and regulating the country’s coffee sector. The ISC is also a research centre for innovation, in charge of coffee industry training, scientific research and innovation for climate change resilience.