The jaguar farm
An exceptional farm within a private reserve
Reserva El Jaguar is a family-owned farm located at 1,300–1,400 m above sea level in the Isabelia mountain range, Jinotega, Nicaragua. Here, the production of specialty, sustainable coffee goes hand in hand with nature conservationand community support.
The farm is led by Liliana Chavarría, Georges Duriaux, and their son Jean‑Yves, all deeply committed to environmental protection and ornithological research.
El Jaguar cultivates approximately 50 hectares of Rainforest Alliance-certified coffee, integrated into an agroforestry system, surrounded by 110 hectares of protected cloud forest.
Farm overview
Country / Region : Nicaragua, Jinotega région
Altitude : 1300 - 1400 m
Farm size : 50 ha coffee & 110 ha protected cloud forest
Annual production : 2–3 containers
Varieties : H1 centroamerica hybrid ; Marsellesa
Processing methods: Washed · Natural · Anaerobic
Farming model - Agroforestry
Certifications - Rainforest alliance
Strong commitment to biodiversity
El Jaguar is a registered private wildlife reserve and recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International, hosting over 378 bird species—nearly half of Nicaragua’s total species.
The coexistence of coffee cultivation and forest allows for:
Natural microclimate regulation, benefiting fruit quality.
Rich wildlife habitats, supporting birds, insects, and mammals.
Educational and reforestation programs in surrounding communities.
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Sustainable farming practices
The farm implements environmentally friendly methods:
On-site nursery and grafting techniques to improve plant vigor and disease resistance.
Composting coffee pulp to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers.
Eco-friendly milling, reducing water contamination by 50% during wet processing.
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