Coffee district in Pasco region founded by German and Austrian settlers from Pozuzo, with its own INDECOPI denomination of origin.
Villa Rica district sits in Oxapampa province, Pasco region, administratively separate from Junín. The town was founded in 1928 by settlers of German and Austrian origin from Pozuzo and sits at 1,466 m, and the district spans roughly 800-2,400 m. INDECOPI has recognized the Café Villa Rica denomination of origin since 2010 for green Coffea arabica from the district.
Field notes
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Villa Rica was founded in 1928 by German and Austrian settlers from the nearby town of Pozuzo.
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Villa Rica is administratively part of Pasco region, not Junín.
In the cup, according to guides
- NuttyOften notedAromatic nuts and sweet chocolate are reported, with raisin, citrus and floral notes.
Within Villa Rica
Sources · 2 Every sentence here was checked against a source we read. Taste notes are what guides describe, not promises about your bag. Last revised 2026-11-10.
- Villa Rica District · Wikipedia
- El Perú exporta primer lote de café Villa Rica ... Denominación de Origen otorgada por el INDECOPI · INDECOPI (Peru)