This 5-ton lot of Salvadoran cacao from Hacienda La Carrera set sail aboard the first cargo sailboat bound for France.
Although the FCCO logo could not be applied to the bags due to tight shipping schedules, lot number 11 ensures full traceability and compliance with FCCO quality standards applied to all our cacao imports.
Time may impose logistical constraints — but never at the expense of quality.
Hacienda La Carrera
Salvador - Usulutan - Hacienda La Carrera - lot 11 - by Sail
Clones finos de aromaCriolloFermented
Hacienda La Carrera
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Salvador - Usulutan
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Grown in agroforestry, a cacao that protects the mangrove and reveals the richness of El Salvador.
As part of our sourcing approach in El Salvador, Hacienda La Carrera has established itself as a solid structure with a highly skilled team in cacao cultivation and processing.
Agronomists, production managers, and post-harvest specialists work hand in hand to ensure a cacao of consistent and meticulously controlled quality — from the field to the dried bean.
We have been working with Hacienda La Carrera since 2021 — the largest cacao plantation in El Salvador and a key partner in the development of high-quality Salvadoran cacao.
Continuous improvements on the plantation are directly reflected in the superior quality of the beans. The fermentation center and drying station, perfectly scaled to the size of the estate, are kept in excellent condition and regularly updated to guarantee a precise post-harvest process.
Environmentally, Hacienda La Carrera exemplifies responsible cacao cultivation through agroforestry. The plantation serves as a natural barrier protecting the mangrove — a vital ecosystem where countless animal and plant species find refuge.
This responsible production model harmonizes exceptional cacao quality with the preservation of local ecosystems, at the heart of the Salvadoran terroir.
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Origin
Salvador Region
Usulutan Terroir
Jiquilisco - Hacienda La Carrera
Cooperative
Packaging
30kg - Jute bags
Altitude
26 Area
160 hectares Varieties
Clones finos de aroma,
Criollo
Process
Fermented
Fermentation time
7 days Fermentation of the bean
80% Drying
18 days on drying beds
Harvest period
September - December Type of harvest
Manual Annual production
40 tons
Cooperative Hacienda La Carrera
A trusted partner in our Salvadoran cacao sourcing journey
In our cacao-sourcing work across El Salvador, we found in Hacienda La Carrera a true partner.
The estate stands out for its strong infrastructure and highly skilled team — agronomists, production managers, and post-harvest specialists all dedicated to producing exceptional cacao.
With its modern fermentation and drying station, managed under strict quality protocols, Hacienda La Carrera ensures consistently high-grade cacao with clean, well-defined flavor profiles.
A strategic estate for Salvadoran cacao
Today, Hacienda La Carrera is the largest cacao plantation collaborating with Nahù in El Salvador.
As a strategic ally during our first Salvadoran cacao import, the estate coordinated the collection and quality control of lots from four neighboring farms, helping strengthen the country’s fine-cacao value chain.
A passionate, expert-led team
Under the guidance of Jairo Vigil, an experienced cacao taster with a holistic vision of the crop, the estate integrates every stage — from cultivation to sensory evaluation of the finished product.
He is supported by Héctor García, quality manager and one of the most respected cacao tasters in El Salvador.
Both are active members of the Mesa Nacional de Catadores de Cacao, a professional network trained at the National University of Peru that promotes quality improvement through sensory analysis and good-agricultural-practice sharing.
Innovation and heritage preservation
One of the plantation’s flagship projects is the creation of a fully equipped quality-control laboratory.
The lab enables precise analysis of cacao beans and the small-scale production of cacao liquor and craft chocolate for research and development.
Under Héctor’s supervision, measurable progress has been achieved — better-defined flavor profiles, controlled fermentation, and consistent results across export lots.
A model plantation and a natural refuge
Beyond quality, Hacienda La Carrera is remarkable for its biodiversity and environmental stewardship.
The plantation conserves heritage cacao varieties and century-old shade trees that sustain the local ecosystem.
This living forest also shelters native wildlife, including endangered spider monkeys and migratory birds.
By combining agricultural precision with ecological balance, Hacienda La Carrera stands as a model of responsible, sustainable cacao production in El Salvador.
Total number of hectares
160 Number of hectares cultivated
113 Altitude
26 Environment
Tropical Temperature
33 Shade trees
Conacaste, Cèdre, Laurier Agroforestry level
3 - Forest
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