Due south of San José, you will find the majestic mountains of Tarrazú. Sheltered between the Pacific Coast, the Central Valley, and the high peaks of the country’s central mountain range, Tarrazú is one of the world’s most famous coffee-growing regions. This magnificent area, fondly known as the Area of read more
Paul Cascante Ureña (age 32) is currently the manager of all his family farms, which are located near the town of Palmichal and sum up a total of 14 hectares. Paul has a degree in agronomy, and at a young age, his vast knowledge shows not only by talking with read more
During 1967, the three Vindas brothers Eduardo, Leonel and Gerardo purchased the first hectares of land from a cattle farmer and continued producing milk and cheese for the 1,500 inhabitants of Palmichal. Two years later, Eduardo, Leonel and Gerardo started to grow the first coffee seedlings on the tremendous slopes read more
During 1967, the three Vindas brothers Eduardo, Leonel and Gerardo purchased the first hectares of land from a cattle farmer and continued producing milk and cheese for the 1,500 inhabitants of Palmichal. Two years later, Eduardo, Leonel and Gerardo started to grow the first coffee seedlings on the tremendous slopes read more
La Candelilla is a private company owned by seven brothers/ brothersin-law (Ricardo Hernandez, Didier Sanchez, Mario Sanchez, Pablo Sanchez, Hugo Naranjo, Mario René Solis y Enrique Rivera). They all own between 3 to 5 small farms and mill their Coffee at La Candelilla Mill. La Candelilla Estate is located in read more
La Candelilla is a private company owned by seven brothers/ brothersin-law (Ricardo Hernandez, Didier Sanchez, Mario Sanchez, Pablo Sanchez, Hugo Naranjo, Mario René Solis y Enrique Rivera). They all own between 3 to 5 small farms and mill their Coffee at La Candelilla Mill. La Candelilla Estate is located in read more
La Candelilla is a private company owned by seven brothers/ brothersin-law (Ricardo Hernandez, Didier Sanchez, Mario Sanchez, Pablo Sanchez, Hugo Naranjo, Mario René Solis y Enrique Rivera). They all own between 3 to 5 small farms and mill their Coffee at La Candelilla Mill. La Candelilla Estate is located in read more
La Candelilla is a private company owned by seven brothers/ brothersin-law (Ricardo Hernandez, Didier Sanchez, Mario Sanchez, Pablo Sanchez, Hugo Naranjo, Mario René Solis y Enrique Rivera). They all own between 3 to 5 small farms and mill their Coffee at La Candelilla Mill. La Candelilla Estate is located in read more
La Candelilla is a private company owned by seven brothers/ brothersin-law (Ricardo Hernandez, Didier Sanchez, Mario Sanchez, Pablo Sanchez, Hugo Naranjo, Mario René Solis y Enrique Rivera). They all own between 3 to 5 small farms and mill their Coffee at La Candelilla Mill. La Candelilla Estate is located in read more
Juanachute is the name of the Farm and Mill operation, owned by Luis Anastacio Castro (or “Tacho” like his friends and family call him). Juana and Chute were the nicknames of Tachos’s great-great grandparents, who are still remembered dearly by the new generations and also served as an inspiration to read more
