Farms on the slopes of three volcanoes along Lake Atitlán, with cups described as aromatic with bright citrus acidity and full body.
Traditional Atitlán has, among ANACAFÉ's five volcanic regions, the soil richest in organic matter. About 90% of it is cultivated along the slopes of the three volcanoes on the shores of Lake Atitlán, and the daily Xocomil winds that stir the cold lake water influence the microclimate.
Field notes
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About 90% of Atitlán's coffee grows on the slopes of the three volcanoes beside the lake, and the daily Xocomil winds that stir the cold water shape the microclimate.
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ANACAFÉ lists 72-92 in (about 1,800-2,300 mm) of rain a year for Atitlán, on soil it calls the richest in organic matter of the five volcanic regions.
In the cup, according to guides
- CitrusOften notedANACAFÉ describes a delightfully aromatic cup with bright citrus acidity and full body.
Elsewhere in Guatemala
Sources · 2 Every sentence here was checked against a source we read. Taste notes are what guides describe, not promises about your bag. Last revised 2026-11-10. Some details here are less settled than others.
- Coffee production in Guatemala · Wikipedia
- Traditional Atitlan region profile · Anacafé (Guatemalan Coffees)