From the fertile lands of Ecuador, the birthplace of fine aroma cacao, this sacred
plant has spread across South and Central America, shaping ancient traditions and
inspiring cultures for millennia.
Among the Maya and Aztec, cacao was known as “the drink of the gods,” a divine
elixir shared in ceremonies and rituals of gratitude.
In South America, cacao found its spiritual home in the hands of indigenous
peoples such as the Asháninka, Waorani, and Machiguenga, who
continue to cultivate and ferment cacao following ancestral methods that protect
biodiversity and ensure exceptional quality.
Today, SelvaBio works directly with these communities and local farmers in
Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, and Venezuela, preserving the connection
between origin, purity, and purpose.