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Journey through the Mayan cacao story with a discovery pack, allowing to taste all 3 Cacao Source origins. 1 x 60g pack of Panan, Ullulaw and Cahabon.

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. 

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.

Panan: The Gentle Mother. The name “Panan” originates from the Tz’utujil phrase “Pa Nana,” meaning “for the mother,” a tribute to the nurturing feminine. This village, neighboring Chicacao, lies in an ancestral cacao-producing region believed to have been a site of devotion to the sacred feminine before colonization. Historically, cacao in this area was closely tied to goddess figures and maternal energies, with ceremonies and altars likely dedicated to their reverence.

Panan cacao is cultivated by the Ovalle family—Jose Luis, Alba Laeticia, and their daughters Alba Dalila and Mariza Maribel—on two medium-sized parcels near the village. These parcels are part of a larger mosaic of family-owned lands, continuing a legacy of care and connection to the land.