Costa Rica Coffee Shop

Guanacaste Region

Location:

This region is made up of the Alajuela, Guanacaste and Puntarenas provinces. The climate is very hot, especially in summer when temperatures exceed 30°C (86º°F). There are two distinct seasons: dry and rainy, except in San Carlos and Sarapiquí where the rainy season is extended and light rains occur even in the summer. Annual precipitation in Guanacaste and Puntarenas provinces is 2,250 millimeters (89 inches) and 3,500 millimeters (138 inches) in the Sarapiquí and San Carlos areas. The soil type of the Guanacaste Region is primarily andisol, of volcanic origin, known for its high fertility and excellent structure.

Harvest:

In the Sarapiquí and San Carlos regions, coffee ripens earlier due to climatic conditions resulting in a more diluted harvest extending from July to December.  In Guanacaste and Puntarenas ripening is more even and is concentrated from October to February.

Organoleptic properties:

The combination of soil, climate, elevation and coffee varieties of the Guanacaste region result in a smooth coffee with a cup well-balanced between body, aroma and acidity that make this coffee especially popular among fine-coffee lovers.