Usulután, El Salvador 

In the southern part of Usulután (which shares its name with the volcano), you will find Jiquilisco Bay known for its untouched natural beauty and home to the largest abundance of coastal-marine birds in El Salvador. Cacao was first planted in the luscious sandy loam soil on our supplier’s farm near here about 100 years ago.

This single estate cacao is purchased for $4.20/kg vs world market of $2.35/kg for dried, fermented beans.