Description
– Suarez, located west of the Central cordillera, features diverse landscapes shaped by meandering rivers, renowned for goldmines, gastronomy, coffee, and cane sugar production.
– Coffee harvesting in Suarez involves smallholder farmers, families, and supportive neighbors, with beans processed on farms or nearby facilities, washed, sun-dried at high altitudes, and further prepared for export
through cupping, scoring, and sorting.
– The region’s diverse microclimates, slopes, and weather patterns result in continuous coffee harvesting year-round, divided between main and mitaca crops.
– Global warming impacts coffee production in Colombia, including Suarez, presenting challenges and opportunities amidst occasional seismic activities and landslides.
– Despite challenges, dedication to high- quality coffee production remains steadfast in Suarez, reflecting the resilience of local farmers and communities.