Since we started, we were clear that an agroforestry system was the right approach. In this area, there is little cacao, and we lacked experience in identifying the right varieties - Adrian Rossi
Hacienda Dos Lagunas
Costa Rica - Cacao - Lagunas de Bonilla - 2 Lagunas - Adrian Rossi
TSH-565ICS-95Clones trinitariosFermented
Adrian Rossi
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Costa Rica
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Dos Lagunas is a tropical paradise and a long-term project led by Adrian
"With seven years of experience, we have specialized in ICS95 and TSH 565, which are varieties that adapt perfectly to the region. Our fermentation process is carefully controlled, and with cascade-shaped boxes, each with a capacity of 300 kilos, we have achieved excellent results. My team is led by Willbert, who already had experience with cacao, and today, in 2024, it consists of 10 full-time members entirely dedicated to cacao".
Regarding cacao, in 2017, Adrián decided to plant cacao, following a clear technique. He started with legumes and bananas to generate green manure. Once the soil was in optimal condition, 40 out of the planned 50 hectares were planted, with the goal of reaching the target by 2026.
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Origin
Costa Rica Region
Limon Terroir
Siquirres - Hacienda Dos Lagunas
Farm
- Adrian Rossi
Producer
Packaging
30kg - Jute bags
Altitude
380 Area
400 hectares Varieties
TSH-565,
ICS-95,
Clones trinitarios
Process
Fermented
Fermentation time
7 days Fermentation of the bean
76% Drying
17 days on drying beds
Harvest period
July - January Type of harvest
Manual
The farm Hacienda Dos Lagunas
Hacienda Dos Lagunas is nothing short of impressive. Its name pays homage to the two volcanic lakes, Laguna Bonilla and Laguna Bollinita, which are surrounded by the estate. When it was acquired by Adrián's grandfather, it spanned 2000 hectares, but over the years, the property has been reduced to 400 hectares, distributed as follows: 100 hectares for cattle, 40 hectares for cacao, and 260 hectares for conservation areas. It is worth noting that Hacienda Dos Lagunas is located within the El Paso del Jaguar Biological Corridor, which connects the Central Volcanic Mountain Range with Barbilla National Park.
Total number of hectares
400 Number of hectares cultivated
40 Altitude
380 Environment
Volcanic, tropical Temperature
33 Agroforestry level
1 - Simple
Meet Adrian Rossi
A few words about Adrian Rossi
Adrián, a specialist in sustainable agriculture and agroforestry, speaks with equal passion about both cattle and cacao. "The enemy isn't the cattle, but poor management," he says confidently. Since taking over the estate in 2017, Adrián has implemented rotational grazing techniques, leading to the recovery of degraded areas. As a result of good management practices, soil fertility has visibly improved.
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