Welcome to Nortico: Where Cacao Meets Innovation and Nature Thrives
Our family farm in Turrialba, Costa Rica, is more than a cacao plantation—it’s a space for learning, discovery, and farming.
A Family Farm with a Vision
It all started with a dream...
Education in Action: Inspiring the Next Generation
A Space for Experiential Learning
Our farm serves as a living classroom for visitors of all ages. Partnering with international universities and local schools, we offer hands-on experiences that explore sustainable farming, biodiversity, and cacao production.
Experience Nortico
Regenerative Tourism
Nortico isn’t just a farm—it’s a destination. Through regenerative tourism, we invite visitors to witness the beauty of cacao cultivation and the fun of chocolate making.
Highlights include:
- Guided walks through cacao forests.
- Workshops on chocolate-making and agroforestry practices.
- Immersive farm-to-table experiences that connect visitors to the origins of their favorite treat.
Driving Research and Cacao Forward
Innovation and Scientific Collaboration
Nortico partners with organizations to advance research in cacao farming. Our farm serves as a center to research agroforestry, studies in cacao fermentation and disease resistance, eploring the role of biodiversity in sustainable farming systems, share best practices in climate resilience and conservation, and more.
Partners on Education
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Be Part of the Change
By choosing Nortico, you’re supporting sustainable agriculture, thriving communities, and a healthier planet. Together, we can craft a future where cacao farming leads the way in environmental stewardship.