Cacao Production Training

Join us for this 4-days Training

Our experienced production team has put all there efforts together to bring Cacao Source's transparency mission to the next level! Led by our indigenous team, sharing their knowledge and connection to cacao, you can learn every step of ceremonial cacao production. Leaving no secrets behind, you get to see it all and support our local team. It is an invitation for cacao enthusiasts, space holders and distributors and know exactly what they stand for when sharing cacao.

Training Includes

Visit of cacao farmers
Bring some hiking boots, we will visit farmers of Spring origin. Learn about the harvest, fermentation and drying process. Listen to the farmers sharing their experiences and connect to the cacao forest.

Women Collective Visit
Visit a home of a local kaqchikel women collective leader. Learn how to do fire roasting, peeling, grinding and molding. Listen to the stories of the leader and connect with the process of cacao.

Technical knowledge 
You will learn about the behind the scenes of cacao making from experts. Leaving with the knowledge and experience that allows you to speak more knowledgeably about your cacao. 

Logistics
We include all transport from San Marcos la Laguna to any location we visit, lunch is offered everyday, any donations/payment to our collaborators is covered by us generously.

Training do not include

Accommodation
We do not offer accommodation. You can find all-budget types of accommodations in San Marcos la Laguna: hostel, hotels and airbnb. 

Breakfast & Dinner
The course, most days, starts at 9 am and finishes at 5 pm. Between those time, you are responsible of your meals.

Transport to San Marcos la Laguna
San Marcos la Laguna is about 4 hours to the Aurora Airport in Guatemala City. You are responsible to get to San Marcos la Laguna. Our team can guide you with travel options.