From SANCTUARY to BAR

Hacienda ORICAO, where rare Wildlife finds Sanctuary, and Ancestral Cacao Fuels Conservation.

Spanning 2,400 hectares Hacienda along the rugged peaks of the Cordillera de la Costa down to the Caribbean Sea, Hacienda Oricao is a privately safeguarded ecological corridor bridging Henri Pittier and El Ávila National Parks.

More than 2,150 hectares remain an untamed wilderness of coastal cloud and seasonal rainforest—sheltering some of South America’s most iconic and vulnerable species: the elusive jaguar, the regal harpy eagle, endangered spider monkeys, rare harlequin toads, and the critically endangered red siskin.

Within this sanctuary lies a regenerative vision: 250 hectares of ancestral, shade-grown Criollo cacao. By transforming this rare white-bean heirloom into world-class luxury chocolate, we directly fund the perpetual protection of the reserve, its vital mountain watersheds, and the extraordinary life that calls it home.

We operate on a pure model of self-sustaining conservation. Through the ORICAO EcoFund, proceeds from our 250 hectares of certified, ancestral Criollo cacao chocolat directly finance the permanent protection of our remaining 2,150-hectare pristine rainforest.

A Vital Biological Corridor: Nestled along the coastal mountains of La Guaira, our canopy links the Caribbean sea and regional national parks, preserving vital freshwater watersheds and untouched cloud forests.

A Haven for Endangered Wildlife: The reserve provides safe haven for top predators and critically threatened fauna.

Conservation-Fueled Luxury: By restoring genuine, deforestation-free Criollo cacao under native forest shade, our craft leaves the mountain wilder and richer than we found it.

Every pod harvested defends a living ecosystem in each chocolat bar.