A compact Bourbon mutation from El Salvador with standard cup quality in Central America. Very susceptible to leaf rust.
Pacas is a natural compact mutation of Bourbon, similar to Caturra and Villa Sarchi. Its small size allows higher yields and denser planting, and it remains widely grown in El Salvador. It has good quality potential at altitude and is susceptible to leaf rust, berry disease and nematodes.
Field notes
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It was found in 1949 on a farm owned by the Pacas family in Santa Ana, El Salvador.
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ISIC began pedigree selection in 1960, and it accounts for about 25% of El Salvador's coffee production.
Family tree
Pacas is a mutation of Bourbon.
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: Pacas · World Coffee Research