COMAYAGUA REGION

COMAYAGUA REGION

    Moving eastward from Honduras’s western highlands, the Comayagua region, located in the central highlands, has become one of the country’s most productive and reliable coffee zones. With altitudes ranging from 1,000 to 1,600 meters above sea level, Comayagua benefits from fertile volcanic soils, moderate rainfall, and a temperate climate that provides stable growing conditions year after year. These factors result in coffees that are smooth, clean, and sweet, characterized by moderate acidity and delicate citrus undertones. The balance of sweetness and brightness gives Comayagua coffees a refined and approachable cup profile, making them highly desirable for both specialty and commercial markets.

     Many farms in Comayagua have adopted modern processing infrastructure and sustainable practices, which contribute to the region’s reputation for consistency and quality control. The coffees are often fully washed, enhancing clarity and allowing the natural sweetness and fruit notes to shine. Local cooperatives and private exporters have also played an important role in promoting traceability and farmer training, ensuring that Comayagua continues to meet the growing demands of international buyers seeking dependable, high-quality lots.

     Adjacent to Comayagua lays the Montecillos region, which spans La Paz and parts of Intibucá. This is one of Honduras’s oldest and most traditional coffee-producing zones, known for its high-elevation farms—often reaching up to 1,800 meters—and long-standing coffee heritage. The cooler temperatures and well-drained soils here favour the slow development of dense, flavourful beans, resulting in a cup profile that is balanced and elegant, with subtle floral notes, apple-like acidity, and a sweet, lingering finish.

      Montecillos is also home to many Cup of Excellence-winning coffees, reflecting its reputation for exceptional quality and meticulous processing. Many farmers here practice shade-grown cultivation and are involved in community-based cooperatives that emphasize environmental sustainability and fair labour practices.

      Together, Comayagua and Montecillos represent the heart of Honduras’s central coffee belt, blending productivity with finesse. Their coffees, while distinct in character—Comayagua’s smooth sweetness versus Montecillos’s floral complexity—complement each other in defining Honduras’s diverse and evolving specialty coffee identity.