From river to rainforest: 

The harvest of cacao from El Cedro

In the heart of El Cedro, a community along  Río Dulce at Izabal, Angel and his wife Irma cultivates exceptional cacao. This creamy and woody cacao, with hints of banana, reflects dedication and hard work.
 
To reach El Cedro from Guatemala City, take a 6-7 hour bus ride to Río Dulce, followed by a 1-hour boat trip to the community. El Cedro is surrounded by lush tropical jungle, creating a majestic setting.

 Angel's Story

 the Guardian of El Cedro

Angel, a dedicated individual, Angel has cared for his 700 cacao trees for the past six years. El Cedro community, named after the surrounding cedar trees, is devoted to sustainable practices and cultivates a variety of plants, including Mahogany, Laurel, Plantain, Banana, Yuca, Milpa, beans, Jackfruit, and Rambutan.
 
For each delivery, Ángel and Irma wake up at 2 a.m. to have breakfast and coffee to begin their adventure. Ángel paddles for two to three hours in the river, carefully navigating the springs and waves, to make the delivery by 6 a.m. at the dock. This harvest then travels by truck to Guatemala City and further transportation to Antigua Guatemala, where Contour Lines conducts a quality check before the final delivery to Lake Atitlán for our production center in San Marcos La Laguna.
 

By supporting Angel and El Cedro, you contribute to the prosperity of a hardworking family and a community dedicated to preserving their land. Your purchase not only celebrates the uniqueness of El Cedro's cacao but also sustains a way of life rooted in sustainability and love for nature. Join us in this journey, connecting consumers with the growers who have cared for the land for generations.

Have you try El Cedro Origin? You can reserve your cacao and first orders reserved will be prioritized when our production receives the cacao seeds.   https://www.sourcecacao.com/store

Every pre-order counts a lot for us and supports our project to keep doing the work we do. This year's cacao harvest was very challenging for our farmers and less cacao was produced. We are currently in the second harvest of the year and with heavy rains, the processing of the cacao has been delayed. We appreciate the support and comprehension from everyone.