# Roça Sundy PLANTATION Type of cacao Amelonado Altitude 100 - 200 m Harvest period Mainly November - April ### Next Plantation #### Explore PLANTATION Once the world’s largest cacao producer, the island of Príncipe is undergoing a remarkable revival by shifting from mass production to premium, organic quality. Through a partnership with the historic Roça Sundy estate, this initiative utilizes regenerative agroforestry within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve to support both local biodiversity and the community's future. Location Region Roça Sundy Country Sao Tomé & Principe Altitude (MASL) 100 - 200 m Details Type of cacao Amelonado Fermentation method/duration Wooden boxes / 6 days Harvest period Mainly November - April Drying method & Duration Sun-dried on large wooden trays with sliding covers / 7-10 days Cooperative size (appx number of farmers) ~30 - 60 farmers Biodiversity (Intercropping) Banana, breadfruit, coffee, vanilla, and dense equatorial forest canopy AMBASSADOR ### The Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) The Sada - as called by the locals - is one of the most beautiful but critically endangered species that calls the beaches of Príncipe home. For years, these turtles were hunted for their meat and their stunning shells, pushing them to the brink of extinction. However, thanks to the work of Fundação Príncipe (supported by HBD Principe), the narrative has flipped from exploitation to protection. Former poachers are often retrained as guardians, patrolling the beaches to ensure safe nesting for the Hawksbill and Green turtles. Today, Príncipe is celebrated as a vital sanctuary, proving that when local communities are empowered, nature bounces back. Visit our shop Cacao Coorperative Name Roça Sundy HBD Príncipe Cacao Location Address: Roça Sundy, Santo António, Príncipe Island, São Tomé and Príncipe View on Google Maps Contact Phone: +239 225 1111 General Email: info@hbdprincipe.com Website Uncommoncacao.com Instagram @mayamountain Importer Name Silva Cacao Contact Italiëlei 181, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium Phone: +32 (0)3 205 97 96 info@silva-cacao.com Website Silva-cacao.com Instagram @silva_cacao PRODUCTS ### From Roça Sundy - Sao Tomé & Principe Shop all --- Canonical page: https://mikeandbecky.be/plantations/roca-sundy/ Site guide for AI agents: https://mikeandbecky.be/llms.txt