tags: [] - coffee/geography - coffee/geography/central-america - coffee/geography/honduras aliases: - Honduran Coffee MOC - Honduras Coffee MOC created: 2026-05-14 updated: 2026-05-14
Honduras MOC¶
Honduras is Central America's largest coffee producer by volume, growing 100% Arabica across six officially certified growing regions (Indicaciones Geográficas) in its mountainous interior at altitudes of 1,000–1,700 metres. The industry is built on approximately 112,000 smallholder families, regulated by the Instituto Hondureño del Café (IHCAFE), and increasingly recognised by the specialty market through the Cup of Excellence programme and the internationally acclaimed COMSA cooperative. This MOC navigates the country data file and individual region files covering each of Honduras's six certified growing zones.
Deep Dives¶
| Article | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Honduras | Canonical country file — production, industry, history, varieties, competitions |
| Copán Coffee Region | Western highlands; historic growing area; balanced chocolate and stone fruit |
| Ocotepeque Coffee Region | Far west; highest altitude zone; bright citrus and floral character |
| Montecillos Coffee Region | Central-west (Santa Bárbara, Lempira, Intibucá); highest-quality region; COMSA cooperative |
| Comayagua Coffee Region | Central highlands; balanced and approachable profile |
| Agalta Coffee Region | Olancho, northeast; emerging specialty zone; fruity character |
| El Paraíso Coffee Region | Southeast near Nicaragua; chocolate, nutty, soft acidity |
Growing Regions¶
Western Highlands: Copán Coffee Region | Ocotepeque Coffee Region | Montecillos Coffee Region
Central and Eastern Highlands: Comayagua Coffee Region | Agalta Coffee Region | El Paraíso Coffee Region
Industry and Quality¶
Institutions: Honduras | Cup of Excellence
Processing: Washed Process
Varieties: Caturra | Catuai
Related MOCs¶
- Coffee Origins MOC — Global origin geography and the Bean Belt framework
- Coffee Processing MOC — Post-harvest processing methods including washed, natural, honey
- Coffee Botany and Varietals MOC — Arabica variety diversity and selection
Essential Resources¶
Books: The World Atlas of Coffee, James Hoffmann, Mitchell Beazley, 2018
Online: Instituto Hondureño del Café (IHCAFE) · Cup of Excellence Honduras — Alliance for Coffee Excellence · Honduras Coffee Overview — Sweet Maria's Coffee Library
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