Location
VIRIDIANA’S
Hacienda RC
Hacienda RC isn’t your average cocoa farm. Sure, it grows cocoa, but it’s also a haven for wildlife and a hub of innovation.
MEET VIRIDIANA

Viridiana de la Cruz is the dedicated leader of Hacienda RC, blending her family’s rich cocoa-growing heritage with a passion for sustainability and conservation.

HACIENDA RC
Based in Comalcalco, Tabasco, this family-run farm is committed to preserving native cacao varieties and passing on a family legacy. They are focused on sustainable practices to combat climate change, and producing high-quality fermented cocoa.
Visit day
24/05
Location
MEXICO
BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY
AT HACIENDA RC
Hacienda RC needed a cacao bean dryer so we helped them build it!
It’s a crucial piece of equipment for the cocoa process. It ensures beans dry evenly and quickly, protecting them from mould or spoilage — so the farmers can improve productivity and guarantee quality cocoa.
It’s a crucial piece of equipment for the cocoa process. It ensures beans dry evenly and quickly, protecting them from mould or spoilage — so the farmers can improve productivity and guarantee quality cocoa.
VIRIDIANA’s Favorite Cocoa Recipe

A traditional drink made from ground corn and cocoa, mixed with water and served chilled. Refreshing and energizing!

What VIRIDIANA Says
About Cocoa Circle

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Working with Cocoa Circle has transformed our farm, allowing us to thrive while sharing our story with the world.
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Grab Your Aprons
Find your favourite cocoa recipes and let’s make it happen!
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