A large-beaned Pacas x Maragogipe cross capable of exceptional cups, but low-yielding, non-uniform and very rust-susceptible.
Pacamara is a cross of Pacas and Maragogipe developed by El Salvador's ISIC, with very large beans and exceptional cup potential at altitude. It yields little, is very susceptible to leaf rust, and is not uniform, so plants are not stable from one generation to the next.
Field notes
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WCR notes it often dominates Cup of Excellence competitions in El Salvador.
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It is highly susceptible to Ojo de Gallo disease.
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The related Maracaturra likely arose in Nicaragua from Caturra x Maragogipe, and has never been stabilized.
Family tree
Pacamara is a cross of Pacas and Maragogipe.
Grown in
- El Salvadororigin
Offspring
Sources · 1 Every sentence here was checked against a source we read. Taste notes are what guides describe, not promises about your bag. Last revised 2026-11-11.
- WCR Arabica Varieties Catalog: Pacamara · World Coffee Research