Ecuador: The Birthplace of Cacao and the Legacy of Palanda

Ecuador: The Birthplace of Cacao and the Legacy of Palanda

IntroductionEcuador’s contribution to chocolate goes far beyond today’s bar — it traces back thousands of years. The origin of cacao in Ecuador has been confirmed through archaeological discoveries in Palanda, a region in the Amazon province of Zamora‑Chinchipe, where...