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Peru Coffee Growing Regions and Bean Flavor Performance Differences Detailed Analysis of Peru Coffee Regional Flavor Characteristics

Published: 2026-07-08 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/07/08, Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style ) Peru Coffee Growing Regions Different varieties in north central and south The northern coffee growing area accounts for 43% of Peru 's national total covering regions including Amazonas Cajamarca Piura San Martin

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Peruvian Coffee Regions: Different Varieties in North, Central, and South

The northern coffee cultivation area accounts for 43% of Peru's total, covering the regions of Amazonas, Cajamarca, Piura, and San Martin.

Altitude: 1,250 – 1,950 meters.

Humidity: Maximum 12%.

Color: Dark green, blue-green.

Flora: Asteraceae, bitter trees, ferns, Bromeliaceae, Orchidaceae, Pinaceae.

Fauna: Cock-of-the-rock, cougars, giant anteaters, Andean deer, squirrels.

Coffee characteristics: Fragrant aroma, high acidity, moderate aftertaste, medium body.

Central Region

The central coffee cultivation area accounts for 34% of Peru's total, covering the regions of Huánuco, Junín, Pasco, and Ucayali.

Altitude: 800 – 1,200 meters. Humidity: Minimum 11%, maximum 12.5%. Color: Gray-green.

Flora: Fungi, tree families, Bromeliaceae, ferns, Orchidaceae.

Fauna: Wild turkeys, cock-of-the-rock, parrots, rails, viscachas, wild boars, frogs, snakes, reptiles, geese.

Coffee characteristics: Medium smooth body, moderate acidity, balanced aroma and flavor.

Southern Region

The southern coffee cultivation area accounts for 23% of Peru's total, covering the regions of Apurímac, Ayacucho, Cusco, Madre de Dios, and Puno. Altitude: 900 – 2,050 meters.

Humidity: Minimum 11.5%, maximum 12.5%. Color: Gray-green, blue-green.

Flora: Orchidaceae, cinchona trees, May orchids.

Fauna: Various species of butterflies, guans, spectacled bears, toucans, spider monkeys, macaws, parrots, woodpeckers.

Coffee characteristics: Moderate acidity, excellent body, mild flavor with subtle sweetness.

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