Specialty Dark Chocolate | Single Terroir Harvests | Made in Ecuador

Image of a map of Ecuador from 1810s displaying a dark chocolate in hand, with a shinning tone that demonstrate the high quality of the product.

Dark chocolate encapsulating the beauty of Ecuadorian nature

Established in 2018, Durca Chocolate excels in fostering distinctive cacao from three Ecuadorian regions, elegantly capturing the essence of nature in their chocolate varieties.

Our terroir chocolates

Get to know about our Terroir origins

  • Mache Chindul Rainforest

    Esmeraldas, Ecuador

    Where the cloud forest rises like a sanctuary of nature, this terroir is a rainforest that demands nothing less than the pinnacle of expertise from our farmers and chocolate crafting team.

    Discover the Rainforest 

  • Amazon Forest

    Napo, Ecuador

    In Napo arises one of the most extraordinary and vivant terroirs. While devoting ourselves to the exploration of this complex native fauna, we grow not only chocolate but also the native land that embodies life in a genuine Amazonian terroir.

    Explore the Amazon 

  • Tropical Forest

    Quinindé, Ecuador

    Originating from a tropical paradise abundant with botanical riches, this terroir blends native and exotic fruits to form a unique blend of flavors, reminiscent of tradition, in a luxurious dark chocolate.

    Uncover the Tropics 

Our values

  • Fair Pay

    The focus of cacao is not just on sourcing the finest product, but also on assisting farmers in enhancing their lands and livelihoods. Moreover, it involves paying percentages that exceed the international market.

  • Sustainability

    Our dedication to sustainability is showcased in the utilization of agroforestry practices in our cacao plantations. Establishing a system that harmoniously coexists with the native natural environment, mitigating the adverse effects of deforestation and CO2 emissions.

  • Savoir-Faire

    Our process of cultivating plantations ensures that each region and type of land yields cacao with a distinct and exquisite aroma. By being meticulous with our techniques ensure that every plantation in each region produces cacao with an exceptional tasting notes.

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Blog Stories

  • The Sacred Art of Single-Origin Chocolate: A Journey of Taste and Transparency

    The Sacred Art of Single-Origin Chocolate: A Jo...

    Discover how Ecuador's pristine rainforests give birth to exceptional cacao, and why transparency in chocolate making matters. Journey with us beyond mass-produced confections to explore chocolate in its purest form...

    The Sacred Art of Single-Origin Chocolate: A Jo...

    Discover how Ecuador's pristine rainforests give birth to exceptional cacao, and why transparency in chocolate making matters. Journey with us beyond mass-produced confections to explore chocolate in its purest form...

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