
With 4,500 Hectares Cultivated, Coffee Drives Development In The Canal Basin

Coffee is grown in the Panama Canal Watershed (PCWC) as part of the Panama Canal Environmental Incentives Program (PIEA). The program aims to protect the watershed's forest cover and water resources.
How it works
The program provides land titles and sustainable farming classes to local farmers. Farmers reforest, protect, and cultivate coffee and other crops. The coffee is processed and sold under the brand name Cuencafé.
Benefits
The program has increased coffee production in the region. It has prevented runoff and ensured more arable land. It has preserved water resources and the environment.
History
European immigrants introduced coffee to Panama in the 19th century. The main coffee producing area is in the province of Chiriqui, which was once known as the Valley of the Moon.
Impact
Cuencafé has gained recognition among coffee specialists. The program has helped to enrich the international profile of Panamanian coffee.

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