Toledo, Belize - the birthplace of chocolate

Cacao - or cocoa as many of us know it - has played a dominant role from ancient times, when the Maya first discovered the 'magical' process that transformed cacao into chocolate, right through to the modern day.

The Toledo District of Belize is home to the organic cacao orchards where the pods are grown and harvested, and later processed into the world-renowned Maya Gold chocolate - itself inspired by the ancient Maya 'kukuh' drink, flavoured with spices and sweetened with rainforest honey.

Come and join us at the second annual Toledo Cacao Festival for a family weekend celebration of chocolate, and the unique flavours of our District! Held over the Commonwealth Day Holiday Weekend - 23rd to 25th May, 2008

Click on the buttons on the top menu to learn more about the Cacao Festival, the Toledo Cacao Growers Association, and the Toledo District.