Since the first map of Guatemalan coffees were introduced to the world in the mid-1990s during the annual SCAA conventions, the map has expanded from the five traditional coffee regions of Antigua, Highland Huehuetenango, Lake Atitlan, Rainforest Coban and Fraijanes, to adding Volcanic San Marcos, Acatenango and New Oriente in the last few years.
Cotija cheese is a Mexican cheese that somewhat hard and crumbly and is commonly used in a number of Latin American recipes. It takes its name from the town of Cotija in the Mexican state of MichoacÃ¡n, where scholars believe the cheese originated. It is still made on small farms in MichoacÃ¡n and throughout Mexico, but its popularity abroad, particularly in the United States and Europe, has also led to broader commercialization.
Healing mecca, mountain paradise, expat haven â the small town of Cotacachi, Ecuador (population around 9000) is racking up a slew of complimentary titles as well as attracting retirees from the U.S. and elsewhere in droves. Photos â Otavalo & Cotacachi, Ecuador.Lake Cuicocha-A Crater Lake Near.Cotacachi. Located approximately 2 hours from the capital city Quito the village is well known for its hand-crafted leather products. Methods of tanning, stretching and molding the leather skins have been passed down through the generations and perfected into an art.ake Cuicocha (Laguna Cuicocha in Spanish) â volcanic crater lake located in the Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve. Surrounded by hills you can hike along its shores or take a boat ride around the lake. Lake San Pablo (Laguna San Pablo) â largest lake in Ecuador â approximately 4 km (2.4 miles) wide.