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Region: <meta charset="utf-8">Mataquescuintla, Jalapa, Oriente Elevation: 1400-2400 masl <meta charset="utf-8">About: <meta charset="utf-8">Nestled in the quaint village of Morales, within the Mataquescuintla municipality of Jalapa, you'll find the remarkable El Morito coffee farm. Founded by Roberto Monterroso in 1994, El Morito is able to produce a wide range of coffees due to its unique combination of climate, altitude, and size. <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW134503998 BCX8"> El Morito sits at an elevation ranging from 1,400 to 2,350 meters above sea level, with certain pockets reaching a staggering 2,650 meters. The lower altitudes are suited to producing sweet and balanced coffees whereas the higher altitudes are suited to more bright, complex, and delicate coffees. </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW134503998 BCX8"> El Morito stretches across a sprawling 672 hectares. Within this vast expanse, you'll find 523.4-hectare forest, mostly untouched and home to a mesmerizing variety of trees like pine, cypress, and oak. coffee trees flourish beneath the natural canopy, creating an ideal symbiosis. </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW134503998 BCX8"> But there's more to El Morito than just coffee. They're deeply invested in their community, providing funding for local schools and medical services to their workers amongst other things. </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW134503998 BCX8"> And if you needed more proof of their coffee excellence, El Morito has consistently shone in the Cup of Excellence competition, with an impressive record of eight placements including 1st place in 2022! </div>

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