El Salvador: Volcanoes, Beaches, Pacamara
With six growing regions, El Salvador is increasing its reputation for producing smooth, complex, well-balanced coffee. Volcanic soil, high altitudes, and a strong tradition of coffee cultivation embrace both heritage varietals and innovative hybrids. El Salvador’s prominent coffee varietals display various flavors, from rich and chocolatey to bright and floral. Whether you prefer a classic Bourbon, an exotic Geisha, or the bold complexity of Pacamara, Salvadoran coffee offers something for every coffee lover.
Visit coffee-producing fields, active mills, and local roasters. Learn about ethical trade, sustainability, and farmer empowerment. Build direct relationships with producers and buyers.
This trip is perfect for:
- Roasters, Baristas, and Importers
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Coffee Enthusiasts and Educators
- Travelers Interested In Ethical Sourcing And Sustainable Practices
Tierra Bendita
From our in-country partner:
"We produce specialty coffee through the partnership of micro-producers with whom we share a philosophy of diversity and biodynamic agroecology. We invite you to visit our farms, laboratory, and roasting facilities to experience a coffee origin."
5 - Day Itinerary (Sample)
Day 1: Arrival
Check into private lodging. Welcome dinner featuring Salvadoran cuisine with your hosts or producer family. Introductory session “The Story of Salvadoran Coffee” with a local coffee expert. Learn about the bean-to-cup process and the culture of coffee in the country. Sunset on the Pacific coast.
Day 2: Finca & Beach
Drive along the Route de Flores. Learn about washed, honey, natural processes, and fermentation and their effect on coffee. Attend an evening Q&A with farmers from the coffee collaborative The Biokrop Project by Tierra Bendita. Discuss cultivation methods, sustainable practices, traceability, and producer impact.
Hands-on: Try coffee cherry picking (in season).
Day 3: Finca (High Mountain Region)
Scenic drive to western highlands. Travel to one of El Salvador’s most famous coffee regions. Farm tour with producers: Learn about varietals (Pacamara, Bourbon, Pacas) and enjoy fresh coffee with Salvadorian pastries. Scenic lookout visit to Cerro Verde. End the day arriving in San Salvador
Day 4: Coffee Mill & Co-Lab
Visit active dry mills and roasting facilities. Visit the Coffee Co-Lab to compare local varietals like Bourbon, Pacamara, and Pacas and understand flavor notes. Participate in a roasting demonstration. Learn about roast profiles, crack stages, and heat curves. Label and bring home your own roasted beans.
Hands-on: Guided cupping session
Brewing Workshop: pour-over, French press, Chemex, AeroPress
Day 5: Departure
Visit some of San Salvador's most innovative and globally recognized cafes, take an early morning surf class, and then have a beach day at the famous Surf City. Enjoy the sun and fresh seafood before heading to the airport.