Cusco to Host Peru’s Biggest Specialty-Coffee Fair in November
PERU · CUSCO
Key Facts
—The event: Cusco will host the ninth International Specialty Coffee Fair (Ficafé) 2026, Peru’s most important coffee event.
—The dates: It runs from November 2 to 6 on the Plaza Mayor of Cusco.
—The scale: Growers from 17 regions will take part, with projected sales of more than 90 million soles.
—The programme: It includes the Peru Cup of Excellence, national tasting and brewing championships, and barista and latte-art contests.
—Why it matters: The fair pairs Cusco’s tourism pull with a showcase for Peru’s fast-growing specialty-coffee sector.
Cusco will host Ficafé 2026, Peru’s biggest specialty-coffee fair, from November 2 to 6 on its Plaza Mayor, bringing together growers from 17 regions and a full slate of tasting and barista championships.
Peru’s coffee showcase comes to Cusco
The ninth edition of Ficafé, the International Specialty Coffee Fair, will run in Cusco from November 2 to 6. Organisers expect growers from 17 regions and projected sales above 90 million soles.
Holding it on the Plaza Mayor puts the fair at the heart of one of Latin America’s most visited cities. The choice of venue deepens a narrative our reporting has consistently tracked: Cusco, voted Travel + Leisure’s best city in Central and South America for four consecutive years through 2026, is leveraging its tourism dominance to anchor high-value cultural and commercial events—from the Virgen del Carmen festival in Paucartambo to the country’s flagship specialty-coffee fair.
Competitions and tourism together
The programme includes the Peru Cup of Excellence, which crowns the year’s best specialty coffee, plus national tasting and brewing championships and regional barista and latte-art contests.
For visitors, it is a chance to pair a Cusco trip with a deep dive into Peruvian coffee at its peak.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ficafé 2026 in Cusco?
Ficafé 2026 runs from November 2 to 6 on the Plaza Mayor of Cusco.
How big is the fair?
It gathers growers from 17 regions of Peru, with projected sales of more than 90 million soles.
What competitions take place?
The Peru Cup of Excellence, national tasting and brewing championships, and regional barista and latte-art contests.
Connected Coverage
Part of a full expat season across the region, alongside Guadalajara’s Festival Gigante and Costa Rica’s festival line-up.
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