Single Origin · Guatemala
Our Story
From ancestral Mayan land in the rainforest of Guatemala.
Cacao Senses is born in the tropical rainforest of Guatemala, deep in ancestral land located six hours from the city, where nature remains untouched and traditions remain alive. Our farm, Finca El Rosario Quesada, is one of the oldest plantation homes in the region, with more than 200 years of history.
We are located in the vicinity of the ancient Mayan archaeological park Takalik Abaj, one of the earliest and most important ceremonial and trade centers of Mesoamerica. This sacred site was once a bridge between the Olmec and Mayan civilizations and played a vital role in the development of early cacao culture and trade routes.
Originally owned by the Chiquita Banana Company over 150 years ago, the land later became a family project when we acquired it. About 70 years ago, coffee and macadamia were planted across the farm. Then, ten years ago, we made a conscious return to our Mayan roots and transitioned into cacao, honoring the sacred fruit that shaped our civilization.
From the farm, volcanoes rise across the horizon. The soil is naturally enriched by centuries of volcanic ash, creating mineral-dense earth that allows plants to flourish and gives our cacao its distinctive, layered flavor profile unlike any other origin.
The Mayan civilization regarded cacao as sacred, used in ceremony, spiritual rituals, marriages, and rites of passage. Cacao was believed to be a divine gift from the gods. The beans were so valuable they were used as currency, and only royalty and elite members of society had direct access to cacao groves. The Mayans used the entire fruit — fermenting, sun-drying, and toasting the beans — becoming the original cacao and chocolate makers of the world.
Today, we continue that lineage with reverence, responsibility, and pride.
Our Mission
Our mission is to share the power, benefits, and sacred heritage of cacao with the world.
We are committed to producing the highest quality single-origin cacao using ancient Mayan principles and traditional methods. By honoring ancestral techniques and combining them with careful modern protocols, we keep the tradition alive while making its benefits accessible globally.
We believe cacao is more than a crop — it is nourishment, ceremony, culture, and connection.
Our Vision
Our vision is to bring authentic, single-origin Guatemalan cacao to the world while preserving ancestral knowledge, regenerative farming practices, and community involvement.
We aim to become a global reference for origin-true cacao, grown with integrity, processed with intention, and shared with purpose — while uplifting local communities and honoring Mayan agricultural wisdom.
Our Cacao
Our cacao is single origin, grown exclusively on our farm in Guatemala's tropical volcanic region.
We cultivate seven different cacao varieties on the same land, allowing for biodiversity, resilience, and a layered flavor spectrum. Each variety expresses itself differently depending on micro-soil conditions, elevation, and sun exposure — creating depth and complexity in every harvest.
The mineral-rich volcanic soil, rainforest climate, and careful cultivation result in cacao that is aromatic, nutrient-dense, and flavor-forward.
Our cacao is not blended with outside sources. Every bean can be traced back to our farm.
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