Meet the Makers Behind the Chocolate
Chocolate is Medicine — Playa Negra, ChiChi Chocolate - Puerto Viejo
Ancel (Scotland)
19 years working with cacao.
17 years making chocolate
Certified Organic
“I love the trees — the history, the mythology, the energy of old cacao is wonderful to feel. To take the fruit of these old trees and turn it into rich, dark chocolate is the greatest reward. It’s my passion to share these beautiful beings with others.”
Wolaba — Puerto Viejo
Victor (Afro-Caribbean Costa Rican)
38 years working with cacao
8 years making chocolate
Organic practices
“I was born the same year disease hit our region. As a kid, cacao was everywhere. Now that it’s coming back, I’m proud to continue the work my father and uncles started on our family farm.”
Rainbow Fleiba — Cahuita to Manzanilla
Afro-Caribbean Cooperative (27 farms)
Generations of cacao knowledge
5 years producing chocolate
“We are here to support our traditional connection to cacao. Growing, harvesting, and eating fresh cacao — it’s part of our daily life. It’s what we love.”
Talamanca Orgánica — Playa Chiquita
Christina (USA)
28 years working with cacao
12 years making chocolate
Certified Organic
“I do everything myself — from the trees to the wrapping of each bar. My chocolate carries my passion and my life in every bite. I don’t add flavors — cacao speaks for itself.”
Tropicalia — Punta Uva
Joel (Germany)
7 years working with cacao
7 years making chocolate
Organic practices
“Owning my farm changed everything. My trees produce more white cacao beans, which create a unique chocolate — rich, smooth, and naturally less bitter. You have to taste it to understand.”
Cacao Creek — Hone Creek
Christian (Switzerland)
36 years working with cacao
12 years making chocolate
Certified Organic
“I’ve built my life here with cacao. What I love most is the creativity — different flavors, percentages, combinations. Every bar is a chance to create something new.”
Chocolate That Belongs to This Place
This is not mass-produced chocolate.
This is Puerto Viejo chocolate:
Grown in the surrounding hills
Made by local farmers and families
Shaped by climate, soil, and tradition
Each bar carries the story of:
The land
The people
The process
Discover It For Yourself
When you visit us, you’re not just seeing chocolate on a shelf.
You’re discovering a collection of some of the most unique tree-to-bar chocolate in Costa Rica — all in one place.
Visit us in Puerto Viejo to explore our collection
Looking to learn more? Explore our Learn About Cacao collection for guides on chocolate making, fermentation, tasting, ceremonial cacao, and Caribbean cacao traditions.
