Cacao Is More Than Chocolate: My Experience at Fazenda Mercedes

In this second part of my Puerto Rico series, I'm taking you deeper into my experience with cacao and everything I learned during my time at Fazenda Mercedes in Utuado, Puerto Rico. 🌱🤎 I'll be sharing my perspective on the cacao plant — how it grows, how the cacao fruit transforms through each stage, and the process that eventually turns these beautiful seeds into the chocolate we know and love. This episode is a reflection of what I experienced and learned through my conversations with Dr. Luz and my time at Fazenda Mercedes, a place that opened my eyes to the connection between nature, cacao, intention, and the deeper meaning behind this sacred plant. As someone who has always felt connected to both science and spirituality, this experience reminded me that there is so much more behind the things we consume every day — there is history, tradition, and a relationship with the earth. I hope this episode invites you to slow down, learn something new, and see cacao from a different perspective. 🤎 Thank you for being here and joining me on this journey. With love, Denise Join the Amor Propio Collective Newsletters Here: https://forms.gle/yBKFYBtNr3MAyNfA6