Caicedo Community Lot
In the western reaches of the well-known coffee-producing region of Antioquia is the municipality of Caicedo. The rugged mountains and high altitudes make this an ideal coffee producing area for Colombia. Yet, in the 1990s and early 2000s, violence hit Caicedo when illegal groups fought for control of the land. Local farmers were terrorized, the state governor was kidnapped and sadly killed during a peace march for the protection of coffee farmers.
Thankfully, this violence is in the past, and Caicedo is now a place of peace and prominence. This is thanks, in part, to coffee and the increase in specialty coffee production. This area is one of the highest that our exporting partners in Colombia, Pergamino, work with. There is a deep canyon, that juts down below towards the Cauca River, allowing for warm air to rush up to higher altitudes. A magnificent and beautiful region, indeed.
- Farm Caicedo Community Lot
- Varietal Caturra, Colombia
- Process Fully washed
- Altitude 2,200 meters above sea level
- Town / City Caicedo
- Region Antioquia
- Owner 9 smallholder producers
- Farm Size 1 hectare on average
Colombia is the third largest coffee-producing country in the world, and thanks to its vast array of unique microclimate, are able to have harvests throughout the year.
Commercial coffee cultivation began in the mid-1830s and spread so rapidly that throughout the twentieth century coffee already became the country’s leading export. A mountainous topography and many tropical micro-climates contribute greatly to Colombia’s reputation for ideal growing conditions, which – in turn – have helped Colombia establish itself as a recognisable origin around the world.
The diversity of coffee and profiles found across Colombia is enormous and coffee is harvested practically year-round depending on the region. The main harvest takes place from October to February with November and December being the peak months. There is also a second fly (or ‘mitaca’) crop several months later, again varying by region and microclimate.