Beach
When the place, weather, and conditions allow the gathering to be held with care.
Cacao Ceremony
☕ Cacao calls us back to the heart: a ceremony of presence, words, and shared listening.
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When the heart asks to be heard.
The purpose of this circle is to open a time for listening: to gather with presence, name the intention each person brings, and care for the words that are shared. We approach cacao as a plant of encounter, from living Indigenous roots and with respect for the community paths that sustain it.
If you feel called, we invite you to sit in circle and try this medicine of the earth with calm, consent, and an awakened heart. We do not promise what the body or spirit should feel: we come to share a jícara, listen to the heart's rhythm, and honor what each person brings.
Duration
2 Horas · 6, 11 o hasta 16 personas
Circle
1–16 people
Date & place
Confirmed personally
What is included
- 🌬️ Smudging to prepare the circle
- 🧭 Opening of the ceremony
- 🍫 Shared ceremonial cacao
- 🫀 Active contemplation to listen as the heart opens
- 🎶 Medicine music to accompany what is felt
- 🗣️ Circle of trust
- 🐚 Closing with the sound of the conch shell
You choose the place
We meet on-site at the place that fits your story: a suitable beach, home, hotel, villa, event venue, or an agreed space. We confirm area, privacy, access, permits, weather, and setup before reserving.
Home
The intimacy of a familiar space, when it is feasible for the gathering.
Hotel / villa
Coordinated in advance with the venue, its permissions, and its conditions.
Another agreed place
Together, we review whether the space can care for this moment.
The circle that gathers to open their hearts
Every Cacao Ceremony takes the shape of the circle that arrives. Choose what feels like your gathering; at the end, we will share a preliminary quote so we can talk through the place and details together.
Personal
1–2 people
Personal · 1–2 people. A cacao circle for opening the heart, sharing words, and being present.
Intimate
3–6 people
Intimate · 3–6 people. A cacao circle for opening the heart, sharing words, and being present.
Family & Friends
7–11 people
Family & Friends · 7–11 people. A cacao circle for opening the heart, sharing words, and being present.
Community
12–16 people
Community · 12–16 people. A cacao circle for opening the heart, sharing words, and being present.
Mar & Gorki are here to accompany you
Holistic therapists, sharing ceremonies since 2020.
Tell us how you imagine this gathering
We are here to listen and care for the details this moment asks for. When you finish, we receive your request and continue the conversation with you.
Your ceremony can begin from $1,900 MXN
Share what matters and receive a preliminary quote in 1 minute.
Resolving Inquiries
Is ceremonial cacao a hallucinogen?
No. Ceremonial cacao does not produce hallucinations. It contains theobromine, phenylethylamine, and serotonin precursors that create a state of gentle emotional openness and presence. Effects begin 20-30 minutes after drinking and last 2-4 hours. The difference from your morning chocolate is the dose, purity, and the intentional container around the experience.
Can I take it if I am on antidepressants or anxiety medication?
This is the most important safety question. Ceremonial doses (40-50 grams) should not be combined with MAOIs or certain SSRIs due to serotonin interaction risk. Also not recommended with blood pressure or heart medications. Tell us exactly what you take before registering — for most people it is completely safe.
How much cacao is used and what will I feel?
Between 40 and 50 grams of pure cacao paste dissolved in warm water — the recognized ceremonial dose. You may feel warmth in the chest, emotions closer to the surface, gentle energy (similar to two strong coffees), and often a state of clarity or release. Nausea is possible on an empty stomach or at higher doses.
What happens during a cacao ceremony?
The ceremony lasts 2-3 hours and includes: intention setting, ritual preparation and tasting of the cacao, guided meditation, live music, free movement or dance, circle sharing, and closing. The cacao is the heart-opening facilitator — the structure around it is what makes it a ceremony rather than just a beverage.
Do I need prior spiritual experience?
No. Cacao ceremonies welcome complete beginners. No specific beliefs are required. Main preparation: light stomach 2-3 hours before, no alcohol or caffeine that day, and arriving with some openness about what you want to explore.
Will I be sober and conscious during the ceremony?
Yes. This ceremony is held to be experienced with presence and clarity. Ceremonial cacao may be part of the experience, but psychedelics and intoxicating substances are not used before, during, or after the ceremony. Before confirming, we explain each element so you can arrive feeling at ease.