

Coopedota cooperative
Coopedota is a prominent coffee cooperative based in Santa María de Dota, Costa Rica, dedicated to the economic, environmental, and social development of its members. It serves as a major hub for coffee production in the Los Santos region, supporting hundreds of local farmers with technical assistance and processing infrastructure.
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Established on October 14, 1960, with a modest initial budget, the cooperative was formed to create better opportunities for local farmers. Over the decades, it has evolved into a pioneer of the Costa Rican coffee industry, gaining international recognition for its focus on sustainability and modern processing techniques.
Editorial illustrations of the harvest and farm work our research documented — anonymous figures, never real likenesses.







