Description
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What will you do?
Learn about the history of the ethnobotanical uses of the cacao and the contemporary ceremonial uses. How to prepare cacao and set the place for ceremony and meditation. Learn the techniques to begin a relationship to the heart medicine of cacao and bring it into your personal practices. We will cover the different preparation methods and the setting for the ceremony and how to guide a group meditation into the cacao experience.
After preparing the cacao we will have a full cacao meditation.
We use cacao from local small farms and Nina chocolate farm from Chazuta near Tarapoto.
Meeting Point
2 hrs 30 min
Monday - Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
10:00am-12:00pm & 3:00pm-5:00pm
Huaran, Cusco
How to get there
We are listed as Mama Coya on Google maps. Huaran is along the main road in the Sacred Valley of the Inca, close to Calca. You can arrive easily from either Urubamba or Pisac by taking the bus going in the correct direction.
What is included in the price
Includes: Cacao ceremony meditation, a ceremonial cacao cup, and a bar of local cacao.
Does not include: Transportation.
Level
Easy
Language in which the experience is offered
Spanish, English
Things to consider
Bring a pen and journal if you would like to take notes. Also anything special to add to the ceremony.
Learn about host Zach
Originally from Chicago, I’ve long been captivated by the natural world. Indigenous wisdom keepers have taught me to trust in intuition. Reverence for nature has led me to avant-garde art and years living in California’s forests. Since moving to Peru in 2022, I’ve connected to its ecological wonders and vibrant culture. Apprenticing under a revered medicine man in the Sacred Valley, I’ve become eager to share newfound wisdom. I am trained in Permaculture Design and count myself an earth steward, folk herbalist, gardener, farmer, musician, artist, cook, and yogi with experience in high-end cooking, organic farming and studio recording. As a certified yoga teacher, I find solace in meditation, exploring nature with my canine companions, sharing stories, and embracing the magic that surrounds us!
Meet your hostCancellation Policy
Up to 48 hours before
Karriem –
my experience with the Cacao Ceremony I honestly did not know what to expect as I had never heard of this Ceremony before. But still I was excited to experience it all the same. I was pleasantly met with a warm welcome and a thorough break down of the Cacao process. The process was equally calming and interesting as it was very informative. I’m grateful having experienced this practice and shall continue to explore its spiritual subtleties in hopes to expand more into the benefits of this unique practice.