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Peru La Palestina Juan Alarcón
Juan Alarcón
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Finca La Palestina
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Juan Alarcón
Juan Alarcón is a coffee producer based in the San José del Alto district of Jaén, Peru. He is part of the Alarcón Coronel family, which operates the Finca La Palestina farm, a multi-generational estate that has expanded through the acquisition of neighboring land parcels over several decades. In addition to his work at the family farm, Juan manages his own 1.87-hectare plot known as Finca El Oso. His production focuses on specialty varieties such as Marshell, Geisha, and SL9, which are typically processed using the washed method and dried on raised platforms.
History
Finca La Palestina began as a cattle pasture that the Alarcón Coronel family transformed into a coffee farm over nearly five decades. Juan, along with his brothers José and Anibal, inherited the responsibility of managing the farm and have focused on refining production and quality. The farm currently spans multiple parcels across varying elevations.
Published coffees linked to Juan Alarcón
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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-09