Che’il Mayan Products

Che’il Mayan Products is a family‑run cacao farm and artisanal chocolate maker based in Maya Center Village, southern Belize. The business grows Mopan Maya–heritage cacao and transforms it into chocolate bars in unique flavors, cacao tea, cocoa powder, nibs, truffles, and even chocolate wine. Founder Julio Saqui and his family offer engaging bean‑to‑bar tours and hands‑on chocolate‑making experiences in their forest‑side factory, inviting guests to taste traditional Mayan methods alongside modern craft techniques .

Their approach is rooted in culture and community: they source certified organic beans through the Toledo Cacao Growers Association and remain committed to traditional techniques such as open‑fire roasting and stone‑grinding. That combination of heritage and high-quality craftsmanship gives their products a distinctly authentic taste, earning attention from globally minded visitors and artisanal chocolate enthusiasts.