Don Cacao is the artisanal chocolate brand of Aproazt, the Regional Association of Cacao Producers of Tumbes, Peru. Based in Villa Uña de Gato, in the district of Papayal, Aproazt works across the cacao production chain, from growing and post-harvest processing to transforming cacao into finished products and selling them directly. The brand celebrates the region’s cacao through a varied range of handcrafted foods and beverages, including pure cacao powder, filled chocotejas, dark chocolate bars, spreadable cacao cream, drinking chocolate, chocolate truffles, artisanal cacao liqueur, and natural honey.

Products are available in different sizes and formats, with orders arranged through WhatsApp. Don Cacao also offers agrotourism visits for schools, families, and groups. These experiences introduce visitors to cacao varieties and the stages of production, including fermentation, drying, and chocolate making, with opportunities for tasting and shopping.

Through its products and educational visits, Don Cacao connects customers with the flavors, craft, and agricultural origins of Tumbes