Introduction to coffee producing areas in Honduras (4): coffee characteristics of Opaca Opalaca Golden Mountains

Published: Oct 08, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Oct/08/2026 134 views

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Introduction to coffee producing areas in Honduras (4): the Golden Mountains of Opalaca

4. The Golden Mountains of Opalaca: this area, which contains the provinces of Santa B á bara, Intibuca and Lempira, has good climatic conditions and brings perfectly balanced cup test results.

Along its mountains, you can see the rich plant diversity of the five protected areas, which is the origin of the name of the Opalaca Mountains.

Its altitude is an ideal range for coffee cultivation and has become a major source of income for residents in the region. The population of these provinces includes a certain proportion of Lenca Indians.

Cup test characteristics

Delicate acidity, pleasant aromas, well-balanced tropical fruit flavors, sweet finish and soft palate.

Altitude

1200-1600 msnm

Annual rainfall

1800-2200 mm / year

Temperature

Between 18 and 22 °C

Variety

Caturra, Cutuai, Typica

Harvest season

November to February

Data source: http://www.cafedehonduras.org/

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