El Salvador Pacas Estate- Espresso

Region: Cibao

Process: Natural

Variety: Pacas

Altitude: 1300-1400 masl

SCA Score: 86-87

The Pacas family is renowned for its superb coffee quality beyond the borders of El Salvador. How did this world-famous coffee family get started? Around 1800, Jose Rosa Pacas decided to explore the world of coffee and planted Arabica coffee trees of the Bourbon variety all over Apaneca Lamatepec mountain. In 1905, Fernando Alberto Pacas Figueroa discovered a natural mutation,in some of the plantation’s trees, which resulted in far more productive seeds. The new trees resulting from this mutation were of a new variety named after the Pacas.  

Federico Pacas divides his day between the coffee farms and the coffee mill, where the offices are located. He enjoys spending as much time as possible on the farm, right where the action is, but sometimes his managerial duties require his time in the office. Of course, Federico’s life extends beyond just work; he makes sure to spend quality time with family and friends.

Although 10 years ago Federico chose to follow a different path, away from coffee, he returned to the farms and grew to greatly appreciate the magnificent fruits of his parent’s and grandparent’s labor. Now, he feels blessed to be a part of this world. 

So much for Federico’s past. How does he see the future, and what are his dreams for the future? Federico works every day to ensure that his coffee operations keep evolving in terms of sustainability. At the same time, he prepares his people to welcome the new reality confronting the coffee industry and to make a strong contribution to the local communities. Undoubtedly, he would love to visit Greece. We are hoping that opportunity will arise with the upcoming WOC, taking place in our country.