The cacao grown in Venezuela in the province of Sur del Lago is mainly of the Criollo variety, which is considered one of the best cacao in the world.
Criollo cacao trees grow between 300 and 1,300 meters above sea level and reach heights of 4 to 8 meters. Their fruit have a characteristic elongated shape, and they contain from 20 to 40 cacao seeds inside.

Criollo cacao is characterized by a delicate taste with floral, fruit and nut notes. It is less bitter than other cacao varieties, such as Forastero, but has a more refined and subtle flavour, appreciated by chocolate connoisseurs.

Cacao from the province of Sur del Lago in Venezuela is hand-picked and sorted, ensuring the exceptional quality of the beans. These beans are then fermented, dried, and ground to make cacao paste that can be processed into various chocolate products.
Cacao from Venezuela in the province of Sur del Lago is valued for its quality and unique taste. The region is known for producing extremely high-quality Criollo cacao, which is used by some of the best world's top chocolate makers. Due to the low productivity of the trees and high production costs, cacao from Venezuela in the province of Sur del Lago is quite expensive and rarely found in mass production.