WELCOME TO
MACHE CHINDUL RAINFOREST
A RAINFOREST, NATURE'S SOARING SANCTUARY
In the southwest of Esmeraldas, Mache Chindul's unique environment transforms Cacao into a mysterious artist, weaving distinct aromas sculpted by the terroir. Its diverse climate, ranging from 18 to 36°C, creates a special microclimate ideal for cacao terroir development. This subtropical forest, with its interaction of altitude, humidity, and thermal variations, becomes the perfect stage for flavor complexity. Mache Chindul serves as a natural laboratory where climate and land interaction bring forth exceptional cacao, resulting in a chocolate experience reflecting its unique surroundings.
AN ENCHANTED CORNER WITH A SYMPHONY OF FLAVORS
In the sublime setting of Mache Chindul, where its flora weaves a magical narrative through each cacao harvest. This enchanted corner becomes a symphony of flavors, where bananas, Ocoteas, Matapalos, Arumos, and over 100 species of plants dance in harmony, creating a green tapestry merging with the mist, forming a scene worthy of a dream. Contributing to the ecosystem's harmony, Mache Chindul, more than a place, represents a transcendental experience where every corner becomes a living picture of sustainability, excellence, and deep connection with the land. Where every detail tells a unique story.
2018
THE FIRST HARVEST
2019
GOLD CHOCOLATE AWARD
2024
FIRST AGROFORESTRY HARVEST
TRADITION AND EXPERIENCE AT ITS PEAK
In Mache Chindul, tradition and experience blend to create a symphony of flavors in each cocoa bean. Generational teachings have made community members true chocolate masters, cultivating cocoa with precision and deep respect for nature. While welcoming to strangers, they understand the importance of sustainable cocoa cultivation for an improved land, honoring nature's masterpiece.