Hacienda Juan Viñas, strategically situated between the Irazú and Turrialba volcanoes in Costa Rica, capitalizes on the rich volcanic soils, perfect altitude and ideal microclimate of this area to produce some of the country's best coffee, sugar and macadamia nut crops.

The 3,200 hectare farm has 1,800 hectares of sugar cane, 450 hectares of coffee, and 100 hectares of macadamia trees. In addition, the farm contains 700 hectares of reforested and protected areas.

As part of its corporate philosophy, Hacienda Juan Viñas has demonstrated a strong committment to the quality of life of its workers. The company provides housing (more than 400 homes thus far), health care benefits, training programs and educational facilities for both the employees and their families.

Within the farm, the company has built eight towns, each with its own school, church and soccer field. Also, the company provides free transportation for its employees within the farms.

In addition, Hacienda Juan Viñas has shown a strong committment to environmental protection. On the farm, sound agricultural practices and an aggresive reforestation program help prevent soil erosion. Both the coffee and sugar cane mills operate proper water treatment facilities. The company also operates the largest and most advanced composting facility in Costa Rica, producing a high quality organic fertilizer from 10,000 tons of otherwise contaminating coffee and sugar by-products. The organic fertilizer is so succesful that the company sells it to other agribusiness operations under the brand name "La Hacienda".