The coffees of Costa Rica are among the world's best. The plantations are situated at an elevation of 700 to 1,600 meters. The major coffee-producing regions are at the center of the country. The capital, San José, is surrounded by Tarrazú, Heredia, Tres Ríos, and Volcán Poás. These regions produce the Arabica varieties of Caturra and Catuai. These varieties are only processed wet (“washed”).