ROÇA FRANCISCO CABRAL

Maxence, a dynamic and enterprising Frenchman, is in the process of bringing this long-abandoned roça back to life, with the help of a skilled team, the majority of whom are women. He or one of his employees will explain all the steps involved in producing quality cocoa beans, from fermentation to traditional drying. In fact, it's the only one on the island to feature old-fashioned rail-mounted drawers, one of the three drying techniques used on the plantation. Maxence has many ideas in mind, including the creation of a cocoa museum. To be continued!