The cacao trees on the Comalapa farm were planted in the early 2010s by Luis Barrientos, the farm's owner. The farm has been in his family for several generations.
The south of the farm offers an impressive view of the Pacific coast and the north of the Izalco volcano. Hacienda Comalapa is in a region mainly dedicated to cattle breeding and the cultivation of sugar cane and cereals. This beautifully preserved natural oasis contrasts with the extreme poverty of the neighboring communities. This is where cacao can change lives by providing better working conditions.
The water source at the heart of the hacienda has remained intact. It is protected by a forest of ancient trees that also provides shade for the cacao. From 2021, we witnessed the agricultural work done to preserve organic matter in the soil to regulate erosion.
