Chalatenango (north, Honduran border)

Farming system

Higher elevations; smaller, more remote farms.

Lower production density than Apaneca.

Processing reality

Washed; some honey.

Cherry often transported long distances to beneficios → timing matters.

Supply chain + power

Fewer local beneficios → producers depend on specific buyers.

Specialty programs that pre-commit cherry pickup perform best.

Buyer truth

Chalatenango shines when logistics are tightly managed.