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Lima Fair to Give Away 3,000 Coffee Cups and 400 Plants
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Lima Fair to Give Away 3,000 Coffee Cups and 400 Plants

From La República · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Expocafé Villa Rica 2026 will offer free specialty coffee and coffee plants to the first attendees from August 27-30 in Lima's Parque de la Exposición.
  • The fair will feature over 50 producers and entrepreneurs showcasing coffee, chocolate, and other local products, alongside free environmental talks.
  • The event, supported by the Municipality of Lima, aims to promote Villa Rica's coffee culture, sustainable practices, and economic opportunities.

Lima residents can experience the culture of coffee firsthand at the upcoming Expocafé Villa Rica 2026, running from August 27 to 30 at the Parque de la Exposición. The event offers free entry and aims to connect the public with coffee culture and environmental stewardship.

The first attendees will receive complimentary specialty coffee and coffee plants, part of an initiative to promote the region's agricultural heritage. Over 50 producers and entrepreneurs from Villa Rica will present a variety of products, including specialty coffees, chocolates, dairy, honey, craft beer, and artisanal goods.

We definitely wouldn't have reached 16 years without the support of the Municipality of Lima.

— Jonathan Elguera RuffnerPresident of the Chamber of Tourism, Production, Ecology, and Culture of Villa Rica, highlighting the municipality's role.

This 16th edition of Expocafé Villa Rica, a strategic partner of the Municipality of Lima, highlights the district's productive, gastronomic, and tourist potential. "We definitely wouldn't have reached 16 years without the support of the Municipality of Lima," stated Jonathan Elguera Ruffner, president of the Chamber of Tourism, Production, Ecology, and Culture of Villa Rica.

Beyond tastings and sales, visitors can witness a live industrial coffee roaster, admire a giant traditional coffee maker, and enjoy cultural performances. Organizers anticipate a large turnout, with the event designed to foster economic growth, tourism, cultural exchange, and direct producer-consumer connections.

We want visitors not only to know our coffee but to discover everything Villa Rica has to offer.

— Johnny Vargas EspinozaMayor of Villa Rica, emphasizing the district's broader appeal beyond coffee.
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Originally published by La República in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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