ROOTS OF THE AMAZON

SRDC: Organic Coffee + Cacao Farms

San Roque de Cumbaza and its Agricultural Landscape

San Roque de Cumbaza is a small Amazonian town (~830 m elevation), about 45 minutes from Tarapoto. It borders the Cordillera Escalera Conservation Area.

Farmers cultivate cacao, coffee, Jergon Sacha, Honey, Sacha Inchi, Yucca, Sachapapa, papaya, corn, pumpkin, lettuce, coriander, beans, peanuts, bananas and tropical fruits via small chacras.

Organic Cacao Farming

Farmers in the region often cultivate cacao through agroforestry systems—intercropping it with fruit trees, maintaining shade cover, and minimizing chemical inputs. This sustainable approach helps preserve biodiversity and supports soil health. Local women transform the raw cacao into energetic chocolate using traditional methods. Visitors can also purchase ceremonial-grade cacao, often used in spiritual and wellness practices.

    Organic Coffee and Agroforestry Systems

    San Martín ranks among Peru’s top regions for coffee production, with mostly smallholder and cooperative farms cultivating Arabica varieties (such as Typica, Caturra) under shade in agroforestry.

    If you’re exploring San Roque, you may see: Cacao fruits drying in traditional patios in family chacras.

    Itinerary:

    • Journey to San Roque: Begin your adventure with a scenic drive through the Amazon rainforest, heading towards the charming town of San Roque
    • Welcoming Coffee or Hot Chocolate in the home of Segunda.
    • Meet our Coffee Farmer: We can hike to various coffee farms depending on how your fitness levels. Learn about different varieties of Coffee and how it is produced.
    • Lunch in the village: traditional cuisine.
    • Learn how to make energetic Chocolate : we can spend some time in the home of the local people helping in the process of making delicious chocolate.
    • Relax by the River Cumbaza: Swim and relax on our local beaches
    • Return to Tarapoto: MotoTaxi ride back to the City.

    This itinerary combines hands-on chocolate making, delicious local cuisine, and the natural beauty of San Roque de Cumbaza, ensuring a memorable and enriching adventure for all participants.

    What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, Light, breathable clothing, Hat, Swimsuit and towel for the River Cumbaza and Water bottle.
    Price: $100 USD 1 pers $90 per person for 2 or more people 
    Includes: translator, transport, workshops, materials, meals, and guided walk