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La Argentina is a municipality located within the Huila department of Colombia. Situated in the southwestern part of the country, La Argentina is known for its scenic beauty and its role in the region’s agricultural sector, particularly in coffee production. The municipality is characterised by its lush, rolling hills and fertile soil, making it an ideal location for agriculture, especially the cultivation of high quality coffee, which is a significant industry and source of income for the residents.

The Huila department is located in the southwest of Colombia, through which many mountain ranges of the Andes – the longest mountain range in the world – pass. Huila’s varied terrain encompasses glaciers, volcanoes, grasslands, deserts, lakes and forests. These elements contribute immensely to the high quality diverse cultivated coffee varieties. Huila is also home to Nevado del Huila volcano, the highest volcano in Colombia, and the Magdalena River, Colombia’s longest river, along the banks of which lie some of Huila’s most important towns and economic hubs. 

Chiroso Varietal

While more research is needed, Chiroso is a relatively new Colombian variety whose first documented mention dates to the 1990s in the Urrao of Antioquia department, northwestern Colombia. The farmer, Carmen Montoya, first noticed these unusual trees and decided upon the name, after which the propagation of Chiroso quickly spread in the region and beyond, gaining a reputation for its unique flavours and complex aromas.