Piercing the Veil of Reality -Time of transition retreat - with Chirapa Manta Eco-Lodge and Bernhard Guenther
Trip down the Huallaga River passing native communities along the way and visit an island that grows and produces organic cacao. Learn about the different stages in cacao production and participate in the labour process.
Río Huallaga-Chazuta Photo: Heriberto Chujandama
Sacharuna Adventure Just Loves Chocolate!
Photo: Matthew Bate
Artisinal chocolate- photo 100% chuen
Spiritual Benifits
People are re-discovering the spiritual uses of cacao to facilitate work in the inner realms. Cacao is a powerful heart-opener, increasing blood flow. It increases focus so that meditation, yoga and therapeutic work are more accessible.
Knowing and connecting with the cacao fruit:photo 100% chuen
Roasting the cacao bean: Photo : 100% chuen
Peeling the cocoa bean: photo 100% Chuen