About

The name Aquiares originates from the Huetar Indigenous language and translates to "land between rivers." Known as "Aquiares Coffee and Community," the estate is the largest coffee farm in Costa Rica and home to approximately 1,800 people. Founded in 1890, the farm was later transformed into a model of sustainable and socially responsible coffee production under the leadership of Diego Robelo. Situated on the fertile slopes of the Turrialba Volcano, the estate enjoys rich volcanic soil and abundant rainfall that create perfect conditions for cultivating exceptional Arabica coffee. Towering Ceiba trees provide natural shade, while the surrounding streams and tropical forests nurture a thriving ecosystem that enhances both biodiversity and coffee quality. Covering about 600 hectares of coffee plantations and 200 hectares of protected rainforest, Aquiares balances large-scale coffee cultivation with conservation and community development. It holds Rainforest Alliance certification and was the first coffee farm in Costa Rica to achieve carbon-neutral status.