ve-rio-caribe
Río Caribe
Venezuela · Sucre (Paria peninsula) reviewed
admixture
A cacao origin on the Paria peninsula of eastern Venezuela's Sucre state, traded under the Río Caribe name through the town's historic port. Cacao is grown largely in agroforestry plots bordering the Península de Paria national park.
| Country | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Region | Sucre (Paria peninsula) |
| Growing region | Americas |
| Coordinates | 10.69°, -63.10° (approx.) |
| Elevation | 0-300 m |
| Producer | regional |
| Genetic groups | admixture |
| Traditional class | Trinitario |
| Also known as | Rio Caribe Superior, Paria |
| Bean notes | Mixed cotyledon colour; a Trinitario-dominated coastal population carrying a Criollo component. Lots labelled 'Superior' reflect careful harvest and post-harvest protocols. |
| Harvest season | main Jun-Aug; smaller crop Dec-Jan |
| Fermentation | Box fermentation, roughly 5-6 days. |
| Drying | Sun-dried, or dried under shelter in wet weather, to roughly 7% moisture. |
| Flavour | cocoa · dried fruit · nutty · molasses |
| Updated | 2026-05-22 |
Sources
- Silva Cacao — Venezuela Rio Caribe Superior, https://silva-cacao.com/product/venezuela-rio-caribe-superior/
- The Chocolate Ambassador — Venezuelan Fine Flavor Cacao: History, Genetics, and Legacy, https://www.thechocolateambassador.net/post/venezuelan-cacao-a-legacy-of-heritage-and-fine-flavor