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🇳🇮Nicaragua

Mario and Nelly Lovo

Mario Martin Lovo and his wife, Nelly, are the owners of Finca La Victoria, a medium-sized coffee estate located in the Dipilto region of Nicaragua. The couple purchased the farm in 2007, later discovering that the land had originally belonged to Mario's great-grandmother, Helena. Since acquiring the property, they have expanded the estate to nearly 60 hectares by purchasing adjacent parcels. The farm has a long history of coffee production dating back to 1872 and is currently recognized for its high-elevation cultivation.

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History

Mario and Nelly purchased Finca La Victoria in 2007. Counter Culture reports that the farm had belonged to Mario's great-grandmother Helena and traces its original coffee planting to 1872.

Published coffees linked to Mario and Nelly Lovo

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Research sources & verification

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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-04

  1. Source 1: counterculturecoffee.com
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