Peru · Ucayali (Pucallpa / Curimaná area)
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Contamanaadmixture
A lowland Amazonian region of eastern Peru along the Ucayali River, producing cacao from native Amazonian and hybrid populations. The valley is one of the type localities for the Contamana genetic cluster in the modern taxonomy.
Country
Peru
Region
Ucayali (Pucallpa / Curimaná area)
Growing region
Americas
Coordinates
-8.40°, -74.50° (approx.)
Elevation
150-350 m
Producer
regional
Genetic groups
Contamana, admixture
Traditional class
mixed
Bean notes
Variable cotyledon colour; a mix of native Amazonian types and introduced hybrids. The Ucayali valley is a documented source of the Contamana genetic cluster and of the historic 'Ucayali clones' germplasm.
Harvest season
main Apr-Aug
Fermentation
Cooperative box fermentation, commonly 4-6 days.
Drying
Sun-dried on raised beds and solar dryers.
Flavour
cocoa · fruity · nutty · earthy
Certifications
organic
Updated
2026-05-22
Sources
Zhang et al. (2006), 'Genetic Diversity and Structure of Managed and Semi-natural Populations of Cocoa in the Huallaga and Ucayali Valleys of Peru', Annals of Botany — https://academic.oup.com/aob/article/98/3/647/252329