100% ceremonial-grade cacao paste, single origin from the Sierra Nevada, Colombia — grown by the Arhuaco Community, for traditional cacao ceremony and drinking chocolate.

Cacao con espirito puro.

The Sierra Nevada ceremonial cacao comes to you from the Arhuaco Indigenous Reservation, grown by the Arhuaco, grown with pure spiritual intentions.

Arhuaco cacao is a cultural and environmental treasure of Colombia.   This single-origin pure criollo cacao comes with no added ingredients,and is prepared with deep respect for tradition, protecting the best qualities of these sacred beans. The Arhuaco community is growing an ancient native species of cacao tree that was once cultivated by their Tairona ancestors. Native heirloom cacao trees grow wild in the coastal jungles here.The ancient Tairona practiced agroforestry, using their seeds and fruits as sacred medicines.

This cacao is organically grown on ancestral lands, just as it has been for centuries. It is cultivated alongside other medicinal plants and infused with the Arhuaco tribe. The Arhuaco believe they can share the knowledge and teachings of their ancestors through their crops, and that you, as you drink this cacao, can tap into their history and their "pensiamentos (thoughts)."

Our relationship with the Arhuaco is not just commercial.  When Origen Cacao was just a budding idea, our founder Danielle met Asdrubal and Esther, who left their cacao farm on the Arhuaco reservation in search of stability and security for their young family.  What formed was an incredible friendship and partnership that brings you this beautiful cacao today.  

The Sierra Nevada region has all types of climatology and rises to a height of 5,000 meters above sea level. Sierra Nevada’s indigenous cultures have lived there from time immemorial, safeguarding balance and universal harmony as a way of life.  Life in these deeply spiritual cultures has an intimate relationship with the environmental nature.

Their territory includes 54 sacred sites of their ancestors.The Arhuaco and their neighboring tribes  consider themselves the elder brothers,  and refer to those of us living in the west  as the younger brothers. 

The Arhuaco say that the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is the heart of the world and the origin point of all life, and that the well being of the rest of the world depends on its stability. According to their origin story, descendants of the Tayrona Chibcha are the elder brothers of Humanity. Each community is led by spiritual guides called a Mamo who possess a deep knowledge of natural life. As bearers of the laws of nature,  the Mamos cultivate Sierra Nevada to be a pharmacy of tranquility and share their knowledge with visitors as a way to care for the heart of the world. They believe it is their responsibility to maintain the balance and harmony of the universe by making pagamentos (offerings) t, in order to give back to the earth what we extract from it. They pray for the planet and for us, every day.  

Each batch of our ceremonial cacao is made with intention, love, and care from the moment a cacao tree is planted until it reaches you.

100% ceremonial-grade cacao paste, single origin from Putumayo, Colombia — grown by Inga community, for traditional cacao ceremony and drinking chocolate.

Spirit of the Jaguar:

This powerful Ceremonial Cacao is grown in Putumayo, a diverse and beautiful region bordering the Amazon. Lush with jungle and teeming with wildlife, the people of Putumayo have long been the caretakers of the most sacred of medicines.

100% ceremonial-grade cacao paste, single origin from San Roque, Antioquia — for cacao ceremony and traditional drinking chocolate.

Heart of the Boa: San Roque Ceremonial Cacao

Welcome to Territorio de Origen, our lush Andean reserve where ancient traditions meet new beginnings. We’re not just a farm; we’re a living, breathing community, a sanctuary where cacao, nature, and people thrive in harmony. Here, the land isn't just a resource—it's our home. We are the guardians of the forest and the water, and we are guided by a shared legacy of care, respect, and love. Through our cacao, we share this love with you.

There's a special kind of magic in the cacao from our very own land, the Territorio de Origen Nature Reserve. This 300-acre paradise is full of rushing rivers, curious monkeys, and wild parrots that greet us every morning. This is not just a farm; it’s a place of new beginnings and hope for the future. For us, this cacao is a powerful symbol of love.

Within our medicine community and on the land of the Territorio de Origen, the boa holds profound spiritual significance, and we are honored by their presence here. We see this powerful serpent not as a creature to be feared, but as a living symbol of transformation, ancient wisdom, and the healing cycles of nature. In the ceremonies of our Amazonian allies, the spirit of the boa is revered as a guardian of the ayahuasca journey. It is often experienced as a guide, helping participants navigate the deepest parts of their consciousness, shedding the old skin of their ego and past traumas to be reborn. The boa's grounding energy connects us to the pulse of Mother Earth, reminding us that we are deeply intertwined with the forest, the rivers, and every living thing that coexists here. In this way, the spirit of the boa is a fierce yet gentle protector of our sanctuary, a guardian of our collective healing journey, and a bridge between the physical world and the spiritual realms revealed by the sacred vine.

We are the world's only dedicated farm for ceremonial cacao. As a medicine community, we infuse this entire reserve with our spiritual connection, and the spirit of Cacao is ever-present. It guides us as we care for the land—cacao is a way of life.

A Community of Care, from Tree to Cup
Our journey with cacao is truly a labor of love, from the very beginning. As a community, we work together to care for the 5,000 cacao trees on our land. We harvest and ferment the beans with meticulous care, and we gently transform them in our factory, right here on the reserve.

To protect this sacred space, we grow everything organically. We follow the ancient wisdom of agroforestry, ensuring our farm works in perfect harmony with the natural ecosystem. Our methods are a true collaboration with nature, blessed by Mamos and Elders to maintain the balance of all life here.

Beyond our cacao, we also have coffee, bananas, pineapples, and exotic fruit and nut trees and are actively planting more food to build a sustainable future. We are building homes and community spaces, with the hope that you will visit us one day. We want to welcome you to this amazing planet we call home, so that together we can work on protecting more of it.

When you enjoy our farm grown cacao, we hope you can feel the love and connection we’ve poured into it. We hope you will visit us one day and experience the sanctuary for yourself.

We hope it reminds you that a better world is possible, and that it is already flourishing here. We can't wait to share it with you.