Cacao Retreat 2027
An 8-Day Cacao Journey through the lands of the Incas
PRACTICAL DETAILS:
- Dates: January 28th- February 4th, 2027
- Early Bird Price: save 300 US$ until October 25.10.2026
- Join our WhatsApp group for this retreat edition of May 2026.
- Payment plans available
- Register and make your reservation at experiences@kaukawa.com
Sacred Valley · Cusco Rainforest · Machu Picchu Town
Join us in an immersive journey into Peruvian cacao through ceremonies, culture, science, nature, and community.
A journey into the origin of Peruvian cacao
Over eight days, from Thursday, January 28th to Thursday, February 4th 2027, we will explore landscapes and territories deeply connected to Peruvian cacao, from the Sacred Valley to Cusco, Quillabamba (rainforest), and Machu Picchu Town.
Through cacao ceremonies, sensory experiences, encounters with local communities and cacao experts, workshops, and mindful connection practices, this journey invites us to discover cacao through its cultural, historical, and ancestral dimensions.
The program includes workshops exploring the myth, science, and history of cacao, cacao ceremonies, gastronomic experiences, encounters with nature, and practices for reflection and connection.
What to expect?![]()
- A holistic immersion into cacao, exploring its history, myth, science, culture, and wellness.
- Hands-on experiences, cacao ceremonies, harvesting, fermentation & processing, and tree-to-bar chocolate making.
- Cultural explorations, learning about cacao’s role in Andean & Amazonian traditions, where it symbolizes joy, love, fertility, and community.
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Personal growth, deepening your connection to nature, yourself, and others through cacao’s energy of expansion and love.
Your Guide
This retreat is facilitated by Fiorella, Peruvian founder of Kaukawa and co-founder of Women of Cacao.
- International cacao & chocolate taster sommelier, accredited by Cacao of Excellence and the International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting (IICCT)
- Cultural guide with deep experience in cacao and indigenous traditions
- Over 6 years working closely with First Nation communities in the Andes and Amazon
- Skilled in bridging ancestral practices with contemporary Cacao creation
- Her guidance offers a unique bridge between ancestral wisdom and modern applications of cacao from Peru.
Cacao Retreat 2027 - Peru
The Journey
Eight days of connection through cacao, culture, nature and ancestral wisdom.
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Wellness, cacao education, ceremony and connection in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
3 days · 3 nights
Quillabamba Rainforest
Discover Chuncho cacao at its origin, surrounded by the rainforest of Cusco.
3 days · 3 nights
Machu Picchu Town
Connection, ancestral traditions, cacao ceremony, yoga and Peruvian gastronomy.
2 days · 1 night
Machu Picchu Citadel
The closing of the Cacao Pilgrimage at one of Peru's most sacred landscapes.
Extra day · $500FAQ
- What will I learn on this 8-day retreat? You will explore cacao from multiple perspectives: its cultural origins, ceremonial use, post-harvest processes, chocolate tasting, and its connection to land and community. The journey combines learning, direct experiences with producers, guided tastings, and cultural immersion.
- Is there an Early-Bird ticket opportunity? Yes. A limited number of Early-Bird spots are available for participants who reserve in advance. For this edition until October 25th.
- Is there a payment plan available? Yes. After securing your spot with a deposit, the remaining balance can be paid in installments leading up to the retreat.
- Who is this retreat for? This journey is designed for cacao facilitators, chocolate professionals (bean-to-bar), wellness practitioners, chefs and culinary innovators, and professors, investigators, or social advocates who want to deepen their understanding of cacao, its culture, and its origins.
- Is this cacao journey only for women? No. The retreat is open to everyone. While the journey is guided by the guidance of Fiorella, it welcomes all participants who wish to learn respectfully about cacao culture.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included in the Retreat Package:
- Accommodation for 8 days and 7 nights.
- All meals during the retreat.
- Ground transportation between retreat locations (Cusco, Quillabamba, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu).
- All scheduled activities, ceremonies, and cacao/chocolate experiences.
- Full guidance and facilitation throughout the retreat.
- A Certificate of Completion bearing the Participant’s name, granted at the end of the retreat
Not Included in the Retreat Package:
- International and domestic airplane tickets to and from Cusco.
- Transfers to Cusco airport at the end of the retreat.
- Optional add-ons such as massages, private therapies, or healing sessions are not included in the cacao/chocolate program.
- Personal expenses, travel insurance, or meals outside of the retreat program.
