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At Aquiares, environmental sustainability isn’t just a goal; it’s a way of life. With over 50,000 shade trees, natural buffers around streams, and preserved river valleys, Aquiares leads the charge in making ecological ideals a reality. By nurturing the farm’s volcanic soil through organic matter and diversified shade trees, we improve both environmental and coffee plant health.

Agricultural practices focus on synergy, where environmental health enhances coffee quality and long-term stability in production. Despite being large by Central American standards, they prioritize individual care for each coffee plant, pruning them independently for optimal growth.
Through intensive rehabilitation efforts, there has been replanted over 400,000 coffee trees, increasing land utilization and resilience against diseases like rust. Commitment to the environment earned Rainforest Alliance Certification in 2003, with additional recognition for our climate-positive practices in 2012.

Aquiares is a hub for scientific research, hosting studies on carbon balance and greenhouse gas exchange. Ongoing partnership with institutions like CIRAD Institute and CATIE University aims to develop models for carbon sequestration in coffee farming, contributing to global efforts in climate change research.