Central America & Caribbean
El Salvador
Keeps many old Bourbon trees and is the home of Pacas and Pacamara. Sweet and gentle, while Pacamara is bold and expressive.
Altitude
1,000–2,000 m
Harvest
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Typical flavours
Regions
Apaneca-Ilamatepec1,000–2,000 mWestern volcanic range including Santa Ana volcano; the largest region.47 winnersAlotepec-Metapán1,000–2,000 mThe northwest, near Guatemala and Honduras.43 winnersChalatenango1,000–1,900 mNorthern mountains with many high-scoring smallholder lots.El Bálsamo-Quetzaltepec1,000–1,700 mVolcanic area near the capital.3 winnersTecapa-Chinameca1,000–1,600 mEastern volcanic area.1 winner
Award winners: Cup of Excellence El Salvador 2026
Full results →| Rank | Farm / producer | Region | Variety | Process | Score | Auction ($/lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | La EsperanzaInversiones Santonano, S.A. De C.V. | Apaneca-Ilamatepec | Bernardina | Honey | 91.95 | US$41.20L.TONE |
| 1B | La EsperanzaInversiones Santonano, S.A. De C.V. | Apaneca-Ilamatepec | Bernardina | Honey | 91.95 | US$41.00TRUTH ROASTERY |
| 1A | Los MoralesHenri Milton Morales Umaña | Alotepec-Metapán | Gesha (Geisha)Geisha | Natural | 91.7 | US$40.20Ecofarm Coffee(China) for nam·é coffee roaster, 陆光咖啡 Luguangcafe, LL Roaster青逸贸易 |
| 1B | Los MoralesHenri Milton Morales Umaña | Alotepec-Metapán | Gesha (Geisha)Geisha | Natural | 91.7 | US$45.10PLUSONE COFFEE |
| 2 | El ConacasteFinca El Conacaste, S.A. De C.V. | Alotepec-Metapán | Gesha (Geisha)Geisha | Natural | 91.48 | US$40.00Carlton Greer |
| 2 | ReyesJuan Miguel Reyes | Alotepec-Metapán | Pacamara | Honey | 90.88 | US$25.10Boqueron火萨，Prussian Blue coffee，Bean2cup Coffee，Mindfo Coffee，KOMENCU COFFEE（启程），咖啡自留地 (CoffeeCorner) 银厅咖啡 (Yinting Cafe) |
| 1A | San AndresJose Alfredo Recinos Diaz | Alotepec-Metapán | Gesha (Geisha)Geisha | Natural | 90.55 | US$55.20GLITCH COFFEE & ROASTERS by Marukai |
| 1B | San AndresJose Alfredo Recinos Diaz | Alotepec-Metapán | Gesha (Geisha)Geisha | Natural | 90.55 | US$54.70Thevillage SA |
Past competitions: 202620252024
Award-winning farms
Los Morales6 awards · best 91.8Las Duanas6 awards · best 90.18El Angel5 awards · best 91.45Los Naranjos5 awards · best 91.02La Esperanza4 awards · best 91.95Finca Ethiopia4 awards · best 91.02Santa Rosa3 awards · best 90.93Campo Bello3 awards · best 90.43Finca El Portezuelo3 awards · best 90.09Plan Del Hoyo3 awards · best 88.46El Izotal3 awards · best 88.02El Conacaste2 awards · best 91.48Las Brumas2 awards · best 91.09San Andres2 awards · best 90.55La Pacaya2 awards · best 90.3El Cerro2 awards · best 89.6La Montaña2 awards · best 89.5Miramar2 awards · best 88.88Santa Rita2 awards · best 88.35El Manantial2 awards · best 88.07Finca El Pezote2 awards · best 87.75La Bendicion1 award · best 92Reyes1 award · best 90.88Los Cipreces1 award · best 90.45
