The Open Road Journal

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Road Trip: Why We're Obsessed (And You Should Be Too)

Forget the airport hassle and the rigid schedules. For us, road tripping isn't just travel—it's the only way to go.

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A Bolivian Cacao Story
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A Bolivian Cacao Story

Discover how a 1960s developmental project transformed Sapecho into a global powerhouse for organic cacao. From German-led technical initiatives to the rise of the El Ceibo cooperative, explore the journey of the "Golden Bean" and how successional agroforestry is protecting both the Amazon and the livelihoods of Bolivian farmers.

In the lush, humid gateway to the Bolivian Amazon lies Sapecho, a region in the Alto Beni that has become synonymous with some of the world’s finest organic cacao. The story of cacao in Sapecho is not merely one of agriculture, but a profound narrative of international cooperation, botanical resilience, and the triumph of small-scale farmers over the volatile global market. It is a story that began with a vision of sustainable development and has grown into a multi-million dollar export industry that defines the identity of the region.

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