Cacao Source 454g Block: Panan

In the heart of Alta Verapaz lies Cahabón, a small town held by lush mountains and the gentle flow of the river. This is a place where the spirit of community thrives, woven together by the hands of Q’eqchi’ farming families who cultivate not just the land, but a rich tapestry of connection and resilience. Here, amidst breathtaking landscapes, the roots of cacao run deep, nourished by a culture that celebrates cooperation and support.

In Cahabón, cacao is a symbol of abundance, resilience, and love—a treasure born from the earth, nurtured by generations, and shared with the world. As you savor each sip, remember that you are tasting not just cacao, but the heart and soul of a community that thrives against the odds, deeply rooted in tradition and committed to a sustainable future.

This ancestral cacao is the product of  ‘Tuqtuquilal’, a regenerative center that uses reforestation to empower cacao growth. The collective is focusing on the exchange of information to develop sustainable living solutions for the benefit of the local Q’eqchi community and visitors alike. The center is a start-up NPO that processes cacao without the use of agrochemicals.

The collective’s focus on breed selection allows them to distribute highly aromatic criollo hybrid beans that are carefully fermented, dried, selected, and processed without the use of electricity. This is the work of a farmers’ cooperative involving 10 families.