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All our fruit from the farm straight to your local supermarket. The farm code tells you which farm produced the fruit you are eating. Just enter the 3- or 5-digit code to find out where your fruit came from and learn about the country and the people who grew and picked it!

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Calinda

Learn fascinating facts about the country, the people, the climate and the region where our farms are located.

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Facts

Quality fruit needs space. The plantation covers more than 300 hectares, 741 acres, or 420 soccer fields. 244 people work at this plantation.
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Costa Rica

This fascinating country in Central America is home to over 100 volcanoes—five of which are still active. Thanks to a deep and fertile soil, 10,000 different plant species can be found here. Costa Rica is famous for its high-quality coffee, sweet pineapples and of course, its delicious bananas.

Limon

Stretching along the Caribbean Coast, Limón is considered to be one of the most pristine and lush regions of Costa Rica. As one of the country’s most geographically diverse regions, Limón features everything from mangrove wetlands to towering mountains. Take in the endless scenic landscapes throughout Limón, which was first "discovered" by Christopher Columbus in 1502.

Climate

Limón is one of the warmest province in Costa Rica with averages over 30°C or 86°F. It is tropical warm and humid most of the year. Weather

Certifications for this farm

GLOBALG.A.P. Rainforest Alliance

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