Costa Rica was the first Central American nation to grow coffee as a commercial crop, back in the nineteenth century. Outstanding agro-ecological conditions gave way to a rapidly growing industry, and turned many benefits over to the hands of Costa Ricans.
Today, the "golden bean" continues to play an important role in this country's economy. Committed coffee growers and scientific field research have helped improve coffee harvesting, processing and marketing procedures, resulting in a first quality product that meets international standards.
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