Discover the Amazon
Napo
Ecuador
"Napo offers a rare perspective. Its vast biodiversity and quiet intensity remind us how much life exists within a single landscape. Each harvest feels like seeing the forest anew, a glimpse into the endless variety that defines this origin.”
David Duran
Founder of Durca Chocolate
What is in this terroir?
Origin
From the upper forests of Napo, in the Ecuadorian Amazon region, this origin develops within one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on earth. The landscape’s balance of light, mist, and fertile soil gives the cacao its distinct character.
Processing
Before natural processing, the lot undergoes controlled fermentation designed to preserve the integrity of the beans and highlight subtle fruit and floral notes. Every stage takes place near origin to maintain freshness and traceability.
Cultivo
The Kallari Nacional Cacao variety expresses a refined profile in this environment. When cultivated beneath the shade of native trees, it develops gentle fruit tones and a soft herbal depth that reflect the living biodiversity and humid climate of Napo.
Terroir Origin Story
Cacao Variety Cacao Nacional Kallari
Terrain Type Amazonian forest
Altitude 200–300 m.a.s.l.
Cultivated Area 5 hectares of cacao | 10 hectares of protected forest
Flora Amazonian and fruit-bearing trees, including barrigona, huasaí, walking palm, and other native species
Climate Humid with a natural mix of rainfall and warm air throughout the year
Temperature 20–31 °C
