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The mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta are a magical place rich in biodiversity. Besides being the highest coastal mountain in the world, these
mountains are home to indigenous communities such as the Koguis, Arhuacos, Wiwas and Kankuamos. The area has tropical forests, rivers and waterfalls, but what many do not know is that cocoa is also grown in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Cocoa crops in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta have become an important source of income for the indigenous and peasant communities that inhabit the region and its cocoa is known for its unique quality, aroma and flavor.
The cocoa farmers of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta have learned to work sustainably with nature, respecting the environment and using ancestral techniques that have allowed them to obtain high quality cocoa crops. In addition, thanks to the cultivation of cocoa, these communities have managed to keep their traditions and customs alive.
The cocoa from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is an example of how the cultivation of this noble fruit can be a tool for the sustainable development of rural communities. .