Arrive as a Traveler.
Leave as a Guardian.
A 4-Day Cultural Immersion Journey in Tabasco, Mexico. The Birthplace of Mexican Cacao.
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GATHER AROUND OUR TABLE
THREE FARM TO-TABLE MEALS EVERY DAY
For four unforgettable days, traditional cooks welcome you into their kitchens and their lives.Together you'll enjoy three daily meals prepared with vegetables harvested from their land, animals they raise themselves, regional spices, ancestral tools like the metate and hand mills, and family recipes passed down through generations.Every meal becomes a story.
Every table becomes a place to connect.
Because the best way to experience Mexico...
...is through its people.
YOUR LEGACY CONTINUES TO GROW
LIVING LEGACY TREE CEREMONY
On your final day, you'll plant a young cacao tree that will proudly carry your name.In just a few years, it will begin producing cacao, helping support local farming families, feeding wildlife, and becoming part of a thriving tropical ecosystem.Even if one day Living Roots™ no longer exists, your tree will continue growing.
Your journey may end.
Your legacy continues.
Immediately after the ceremony, we'll gather one final time to celebrate.
ANCESTRAL CELEBRATION DINNER
Celebrate your final evening with the families who welcomed you into their community.Enjoy a traditional three-course dinner, live regional music, laughter, dancing, and stories.
Not a Goodbye.
A Celebration.
THE STORY BEHIND LIVING ROOTS™
I created Xocolatl House to support farming families in Mexico while staying connected to the country that will always be home. Over time, I realized my purpose was greater than sharing cacao. It became about preserving traditions and creating meaningful connections between people.
My grandmother, Irene, taught me to respect the land, the animals, and the traditions that shape who we are. My father, Jesús taught me never to let someone leave my life without giving them the very best of myself, so they would remember me with kindness.
Living Roots™ is where those two lessons come together. It is my way of honoring the people who shaped me while creating an experience that I hope will stay in your heart long after you return home.
Jessica Escárcega
Founder, Xocolatl House
YOUR JOURNEY
- Walk through cacao forests
- Taste fresh cacao fruit
- Roast cacao over firewood
- Grind cacao on a metate
- Prepare traditional chocolate
- Traditional candy workshop
- Handmade tortilla workshop
- Visit the ancient city of Comalcalco
- Cacao ceremony & yoga
- Living Legacy Tree Ceremony
- Ancestral Celebration Dinner
The only way to truly experience Mexico...
is through its people.
REST SURROUNDED BY NATURE
Peaceful jungle cabins located just minutes from the cacao community.
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WHEN & WHERE
Travel Dates
November 4–9, 2026
Location
Tobasco, Mexico
INVESTMENT
Regular Price
$1,700. USD
Founding Traveler Rate
$1,500 USD
Deposit
$300 USD
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
• 5 nights accommodations
• Transportation throughout the experience
• Three farm-to-table meals each day
• Traditional cooking workshops
• Comalcalco archaeological site
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
• Round-trip airfare
• Travel & medical insurance
• Personal purchases
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TESTIMONIALS
OUR TRADITIONS SURVIVE BECAUSE SOMEONE CHOOSES TO PROTECT THEM
Arrive As A Traveler
Leave As A Guardian.
