Apaneca’s location is what makes it perfect for harvesting coffee. At 1455 meters above sea level, it is the city with the highest altitude in El Salvador, and the next stop after Juayua on the Ruta de las Flores. Due to its height, some of the best coffees in the world are produced here.
Apaneca means “the river of the winds” and the city holds up to its 
name, with constant breezes throughout the day. Many wind barriers are created using coffee bushes, making the whole region very picturesque.
There are lost of different sights to see in Apaneca, such as the Laguna Verde and the Laguna de las Ninfas, and touring a coffee plantation is a must.
While in Apaneca you should definitely plan a trip to Ataco. This small mountain town, just 5 kilometers from Apaneca, is home to Diconte Axul, one of the most famous textile and handicraft stores in El Salvador. The store is well known by everyone, and is just a couple blocks from the main park.
At many beneficios, as coffee recollection sites are called in Spanish, you can tour the premises free of charge. However, they do expect you to buy a bit of their gourmet coffee, which at between $5 and $10 per pound, is a steal!
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