DECAF HUILA - COLOMBIA

Located near the southwest area of the country with proximity to the Atlantic coast, the Huila region has a long-lasting history. It is the original site of the San Agustin Culture, which dates back to between 1000 BC and 1650 BC. Being a place of multiple archaeological discoveries, the UNESCO granted the recognition of cultural heritage of humanity to the archaeological parks that are in this region. Entering the pre-Columbian era, this region was inhabited by multiple indigenous communities, among them the most prominent were the Pijaos, Andaquies and Yalcones. Later, in the era of Spanish colonization, the province of Huila was officially founded in 1610, however, it was only until April 29 of 1905 that it was considered a department. Huila has 19,890 Km2 where more than 1 million people live. Huila has become the most important department for the coffee industry in Colombia. To date, this region has 144,120 hectares planted with coffee. This represents 17.2% of the total coffee p