Famous for its beautiful beaches, Bahia is betting on a new tourist craze: the exploitation of cocoa farm tourism in the southern region. Brazil, which was once the second largest producer of cocoa in the world, has returned to exporting. The cocoa farms of Ilhéus and the region offer guided […]
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History of Cocoa: Origins, Expansion and Economic Impact
When the first Spanish colonisers arrived in America, cocoa was already cultivated by the Indians, especially the Aztecs in Mexico and the Mayans in Central America. According to historians, the cacao tree, called cacahualt, was considered sacred. In Mexico, the Aztecs believed that it had a divine origin and that […]
Chocolate Paths and Road on the Cocoa Coast
The purpose of the Chocolate Paths and Road on the Cocoa Coast is to revive the culture of cocoa cultivation, which has marked the region’s history for decades. The route covers the entire Cocoa Coast in Bahia, passing through four cities: Ilhéus, Itacaré, Uruçuca and Canavieiras. The Chocolate Road, which […]