Tuqtuquilal is a non-profit organization located in Lanquin, in the evergreen Alta Verapaz of Guatemala.
The name Tuqtuquilal was chosen by the community members participating in the project.
In Q'eqchi Mayan, it means 'Harmony' or 'Natural flow'.
Local Mayan people processing Turmeric, Cacao, Ginger, Cardamom, Copal and other organic products on site using ancestral knowledge and natural techniques. Our products are prepared by hand, sun dried and processed with as little damage as possible and with the lowest carbon print!
Cacao Thread Project
One of our missions at Tuqtuquilal is to create sustainable models of living through education, agriculture and tourism.
The "Cacao Thread Project" is an emergency concept in the light of crisis, that will support various families in need.
We have launched The Cacao Thread Project with hopes to actively sustain our local community, workers and families. We invite you to be at the end of the thread; receive healthy amazing products and directly help the farmers, workers at Tuqtuquilal, and families that are responsible for the traditional toasting and hand peeling our beautiful cacao.
We invite you to connect with us for our Catalogue, Discounts, Special prices and rates with special deliveries right to your door step ...
Anywhere in the world!
About Us
A fledgling regenerative living and learning Impact center for sustainable techniques, technologies, and ways of living to empower local communities. We process cacao, turmeric and copal on 56 acres of stunning land in Lanquin near to Semuc Champey.
Projects
I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It’s easy. Just click “Edit Text” or double click me and you can start adding your own content and make changes to the font. I’m a great place for you to tell a story and let your users know a little more about you.
Get Involved
I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It’s easy. Just click “Edit Text” or double click me and you can start adding your own content and make changes to the font. I’m a great place for you to tell a story and let your users know a little more about you.
Volunteering
I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It’s easy. Just click “Edit Text” or double click me and you can start adding your own content and make changes to the font. I’m a great place for you to tell a story and let your users know a little more about you.