Nueva Segovia (Dipilto–Jalapa)

Farming system

High-altitude smallholders; many farms are coffee-dependent.

Cooler climate → slower cherry maturation.

Processing reality

Washed dominates.

Drying is generally feasible (patios, raised beds, solar dryers).

Micro-lots often assembled across neighboring farms with shared protocols.

Supply chain + power

Exporters and NGOs are deeply involved.

Producers often sell parchment under pre-agreed specialty programs, preserving identity.

Buyer truth

Nueva Segovia is Nicaragua’s most repeatable specialty region when exporter QC is strong.