Hacienda San Cayetano — Venezuela

Region:

Canoabo

Type:

Single Family Farm

Size:

20 hectares of cacao

Sourcing:

Transparent Trade

Transportation:

Container ship

Bean variety:

Criollo and Trinitario

Hacienda San Cayetano is a family business located in Canoabo, in western Venezuela. The Hacienda was founded by Luis Morales in 2003. Luis grows a huge selection of fruits, and his son, Rodrigo, takes care of the cacao cultivation. In Canoabo, the autochthonous cacao Criollo is grown, which is native to the region and known worldwide for its fine aroma.

The Hacienda San Cayetano has a great social and economic impact on the region, motivating other farmers to start growing cacao again and making the village of Canoabo a popular cacao tourism destination. They also make their own chocolate on site. They also welcome visitors to their hacienda for tours, workshops and meals.

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The family business Hacienda San Cayetano