Caturra is a cultivar of Arabica identified as a natural mutation of Bourbon. Its name is derived from a Guarani word that means “small.” It is also known as “Nanico”. The cultivar has been responsible for significant changes and advancements in… Read More »Caturra Varietal Coffee
Catuai is a coffee seed varietal that appeared in Brazil during 1972, which resulted from a mixture of Mundo Novo and Yellow Caturra seeds. The latter having other variants. It is a small plant and makes the coffee trees are… Read More »Catuai Coffee Varietal Origins
Catimor coffee plant is a varietal that was created through the crossing between Caturra and Timor in 1959 in Costa Rica. The objective of this variation was to obtain an element that was resistant to many diseases and that could… Read More »Catimor Coffee Varietal Brief Facts
Among the infinities of coffee, the Typica coffee plant varietal is quite well known since it is the basis by which different varieties of coffee have been generated. It has within its production some large and elongated grains that ripen… Read More »Typica Coffee Varietal Facts
About Bourbon coffee varietal Bourbon coffee plant varietal has its origins in the 17th century when the Sultan of the lands of Yemen gave the King of France some coffee trees that came from Bourbon Island. Thus, giving its name… Read More »Bourbon Coffee Varietal in Brief
About Villa Sarchí Coffee Varietal Regarding coffee varieties, the Villa Sarchí coffee plant varietal stands out for being a natural genetic variation from the Bourbon coffee varietal type. It is quite small in size and is characterized by medium-sized leaves, a fairly… Read More »Villa Sarchí Coffee Varietal
Coffee Trees Varietals include Bourbon and Caturra. These are surrounded by a bio diverse trees including plantains, oranges and other local fruit trees.
The Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia is the most unique and beautiful places on Earth. The flats are a vast, white, and flat expanse of salt that stretches for miles in every direction. The flats are so large that they… Read More »Uyuni Salt Flats Bolivia Pictures
History and culture of Paraguay There are numerous reasons why people choose to travel abroad. Depending on the purpose, it might be for a temporary or permanent move. It is not uncommon for people from other countries to flock to… Read More »Paraguay History and Culture
Characteristics of Guatemalan coffee Many have described Guatemalan specialty coffee as a unique product, and this is due to its ecological diversity. His country has 300 micro climates between valleys, lakes, volcanoes and much more, due to the minerals in… Read More »Guatemalan Specialty Coffee in Brief
According to historical records, the first products of the coffee industry arrived in Latin America Costa Rica at the end of the 18th century, with an insertion of the seeds in the year 1720 as the most probable date. At… Read More »Latin America Coffee from Costa Rica
The Republic of Peru is a country in western South America. This country is the origin of the Norte Chico civilization and the Cradle of the Inca Empire. Peru shares its northern border with Ecuador and Colombia to the eastern… Read More »History of Peru and Civilizations
The reason for my visit to La Paz, Bolivia was to meet part of my family from my father’s side. I grew up with my Dominican family in the Caribbean with different traditions from those of Bolivia. This includes the… Read More »First visit to La Paz Bolivia