Why is our cacao special?
Our Story
A sensory profile with identity
Organic Quality
Traceability and Unique Origin
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Our Story
Hacienda El Castillo is a cacao company located in the Cerecita Valley, 55 kilometers east of Guayaquil.
An area with unique characteristics and an ideal climate for cacao cultivation: rolling terrain with high sunlight exposure, sufficient rainfall during winter, and controlled irrigation in summer.
The proximity to the Pacific Ocean, soil salinity, and a variety of endemic flora preserved around the plantation contribute to the richness and complexity of our cacao’s flavor.
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A sensory profile with identity
Don Homero – Cerecita.
Fine aroma cacao with a light floral acidity that reveals subtle citrus notes. It has an intense and distinctive chocolate flavor.
Winner of the “Golden Bean” Award 2024.
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Organic Quality
In our nursery, we apply environmentally friendly practices. We carry out careful post-harvest handling and fermentation processes to achieve uniform beans of exceptional quality.
Our cacao is organically certified.
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Traceability and Unique Origin
In our nursery, we apply environmentally friendly practices. We carry out careful post-harvest handling and fermentation processes to achieve uniform beans of exceptional quality.
Our cacao is organically certified.
