

Eight neighboring farmers
Coopedota is a prominent coffee cooperative based in Santa María de Dota, Costa Rica, representing a community of over 800 active members. The organization is widely recognized for its commitment to high-quality specialty coffee production and environmental sustainability in the Los Santos region.
Farm: Coopedota →History
Established in 1960 with a modest initial budget, Coopedota has grown into a pioneer of the Costa Rican coffee industry. Over the decades, it has evolved into a modern processing facility that provides technical assistance to its members and maintains a strong focus on specialty coffee markets. The cooperative has collaborated with international roasters, such as Intelligentsia, since 2005.
Editorial illustrations of the harvest and farm work our research documented — anonymous figures, never real likenesses.







