Café de Costa Rica.

Costa Rica is located in Central America, bordering Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the southeast. It covers an area of 51,100 km² and is home to more than 5.13 million people.

This country is considered one of the 15 most biodiverse countries on the planet. Its main ecosystems include wetlands, mangroves, tropical forests—dry, rainy, and humid tropical forests—cloud forests, páramo forests, and reefs. The resulting ecosystem contributes to high-quality coffee production.

Mild temperatures remain steady in Costa Rica throughout the year, and the mountainous regions provide the perfect elevation for coffee plants to thrive. The country's two well-defined seasons—the dry and rainy seasons—help the plants get enough water without becoming waterlogged. Throughout the year, temperatures vary by only ten degrees, from 17 to 28ºC (63 to 80ºF). Rainfall in coffee-growing areas at elevations of 800–1,700 meters above sea level averages 2,000–3,000 millimeters.

There are approximately 90,650 hectares dedicated to coffee cultivation in the country, with 100% Arabica varieties. Its fertile volcanic ash soils give Costa Rican coffee beans distinct, deep flavors.

The etymological meaning of ATARRAZU, a word from the Huetar Indigenous people native to central Costa Rica, is thought to be “rocky place of the mountain pass” or “rocky place at the mouth of the mountain.” The name itself indicates a high-altitude area where coffee is grown on mountain slopes and in valleys with rolling terrain, always protected by trees that provide shade. The area lies at approximately 1,200 to 1,900 meters above sea level, with rocky soil rich in acidic components of sedimentary origin.