A Hive for the Future of Cocoa

Choco Hive is a resort project that blends the generosity and solidarity of Maya culture. The hotel and villa units within the project offer spaces where guests can stay free of charge in exchange for volunteering to harvest cocoa.Here, people not only harvest cocoa but also learn about the cocoa production process in the museum, workshops, and exhibition areas. They discover the significance of cocoa in Maya mythology and spend time in the calming atmosphere of a Maya courtyard amidst the plantations.

Choco Hive is not just a resort; it is also a call for awareness about the future of the cocoa industry. While keeping the Maya spirit alive, it promises to be a beacon of hope under the shade of cocoa plantations, offering a voluntary alternative to the exploitation of cocoa workers.

The Maya civilization built their structures with durable stone foundations and temporary adobe-wood upper structures, creating an architectural legacy that could transform over time. When a structure became obsolete, the upper materials would disappear, leaving the solid foundation intact for new constructions. This cyclical approach can be seen as a practice of leaving and preserving traces.