Collection: Bocao Panama
Bocao Panama Chocolate — artisan bean-to-bar chocolate crafted with 100% Panamanian cacao genetics from Bocas del Toro.
About Bocao Panama
Bocao (Panamanian slang for "a bite") was founded by a team of young Panamanian entrepreneurs with a clear mission: to showcase Panama's exceptional cacao to the world, one bar at a time. Every Bocao chocolate bar is made bean-to-bar — meaning the entire process, from sourcing raw cacao beans to crafting the finished bar, happens under one roof in Panama City.
The cacao comes from the lush tropical wetlands of Bocas del Toro on Panama's Caribbean coast, where indigenous farming communities have cultivated fine-aroma cacao for generations. Bocao works directly with small local producers, paying above-market prices to ensure a sustainable and transparent supply chain. The result is organic, single-origin chocolate with unmistakably Panamanian character — rich, complex, and layered with natural fruity and earthy notes.
Why Bocao Panama Chocolate Stands Out
What makes Bocao different from mass-produced chocolate is the genetics. Panama grows fine-aroma trinitario cacao — a rare variety prized by craft chocolate makers worldwide for its depth of flavor and aromatic complexity. Combined with Bocao's small-batch bean-to-bar process, every bar delivers a genuine expression of Panamanian terroir that you simply cannot find in commercial chocolate.
Bocao has earned international recognition, exhibiting at design and gastronomy events in Madrid and across Latin America, and building a devoted following of over 15,000 fans on Instagram. Their commitment to ethical sourcing, quality, and Panamanian identity has made them one of the most exciting craft chocolate brands to emerge from Central America.
Shop Bocao Panama at Boquete Coffee Traders
We're proud to carry Bocao alongside our other Panamanian chocolate brands. Every bar ships directly from Panama via FedEx or DHL and arrives at your door in approximately 5 business days, anywhere in the world. Orders over $70 qualify for free shipping.
Pair a Bocao bar with a bag of Panama specialty coffee for the ultimate Panamanian tasting experience.
