pe-huanuco-tingo-maria
Huánuco (Tingo María)
Peru · Huánuco (Tingo María / Alto Huallaga) reviewed
admixture
The Tingo María area of the Alto Huallaga in Huánuco is part of Peru's central rainforest cacao belt, where cacao was promoted as an alternative crop and is produced largely by cooperatives and smallholders.
| Country | Peru |
|---|---|
| Region | Huánuco (Tingo María / Alto Huallaga) |
| Growing region | Americas |
| Coordinates | -9.29°, -75.99° (approx.) |
| Elevation | 600-1000 m |
| Producer | cooperative |
| Genetic groups | admixture |
| Traditional class | mixed |
| Also known as | Alto Huallaga, Leoncio Prado |
| Bean notes | Variable cotyledon colour; predominantly hybrid material from alternative-development replanting programmes, with some native Huallaga-type germplasm. |
| Harvest season | main Apr-Aug; smaller Nov-Jan |
| Fermentation | Cooperative box fermentation, commonly 4-6 days. |
| Drying | Sun-dried on raised beds and solar dryers. |
| Flavour | cocoa · nutty · mild fruit · earthy |
| Certifications | organic |
| Updated | 2026-05-22 |
Sources
- AVPA: 'Peru, the land of origin of cocoa' — https://en.avpa.fr/post/peru-the-land-of-origin-of-cocoa
- Zhang et al. (2006), Huallaga and Ucayali valley cocoa germplasm, Annals of Botany — https://academic.oup.com/aob/article/98/3/647/252329