Nicaragua | Buenos Aires | Maragogipe | Natural

About this coffee

Finca Buenos Aires sits high in the Dipilto Mountains of northern Nicaragua, close to the Honduran border. Founded by Luis Emilio Valladárez more than 50 years ago, the 75-hectare farm is now managed by his son, Olman, continuing a family legacy built around quality coffee. The farm grows Maracaturra, Maragogipe, Java, Villa Sarchí and Caturra at elevations of 1,200 to 1,450 metres. Among these is Maragogipe, a natural mutation of Typica first discovered in Brazil and famous for producing some of the largest coffee beans in the world. Sometimes called the ‘elephant bean’, Maragogipe is a tall, low-yielding variety with unusually large leaves, cherries and seeds. In the cup, it can be wonderfully fruit-forward and eccentric, making it a fascinating variety to work with. Beyond coffee, the Valladárez family supports local health initiatives and community celebrations, extending their work well beyond the farm.