The Satipo province of Junín lies in Peru's Selva Central cacao belt, where cacao is grown by smallholders and cooperatives, including Asháninka community producers, within mixed agroforestry systems.
Country
Peru
Region
Junín (Satipo)
Growing region
Americas
Coordinates
-11.25°, -74.64° (approx.)
Elevation
600-1100 m
Producer
cooperative
Genetic groups
admixture
Traditional class
mixed
Also known as
Junín, Selva Central
Bean notes
Variable cotyledon colour; predominantly hybrid material grown by smallholders, including Asháninka Indigenous communities.
Harvest season
main Apr-Aug
Fermentation
Cooperative and smallholder box fermentation, commonly 4-6 days.
Drying
Sun-dried on raised beds and solar dryers.
Flavour
cocoa · fruity · nutty · mild acidity
Certifications
organic
Updated
2026-05-22
Sources
Agencia Andina: 'Vraem: 42 comunidades de Satipo elaboran chocolates y otros derivados del cacao' — https://andina.pe/agencia/noticia-vraem-42-comunidades-satipo-elaboran-chocolates-y-otros-derivados-del-cacao-820861.aspx
peru.info: Peruvian cacao production regions — https://peru.info/en-us/gastronomy/blogperu/2/45/peruvian-cacao-and-chocolate-discover-the-different-types-of-this-superfood-its-benefits-and-how-it-is-sustainably-produced