Alan Cacao is always learning from nature and indigenous cultures and uses this knowledge to bring people in the Western world closer to nature and their roots. Alan leads agroforestry consulting, design, and management. Alan originally studied to become a civil engineer in his home country of Mexico. Once he finished his studies, he began to travel in order to "expand his vision of the world," thus beginning a series of adventures where he became immersed in the spiritual world of plants and spent time living with different indigenous groups. At this time, he learned about building with natural materials and regenerative agriculture. After two years on the road, he was introduced to permaculture in one of the largest projects in Latin America called Las Cañadas, where he spent two years as a volunteer (almost 11 years ago). Later, he began a trip through Central and South America for 9 years, during which time he continued collaborating in diverse projects (including being a farm manager for famous permaculture project called Punta Mona in Costa Rica and working with other projects such as Essence Arenal in Costa Rica and Mystical Yoga Farm in Guatemala). He has also collaborated and lived with various indigenous and agricultural communities. Alan has planted thousands of trees and permaculture gardens, offering different ceremonies with cacao, sweat lodge (temazcal), and fire. His mission is to protect seeds. Alan’s greatest passions are the love of nature, plants, animals and mushrooms, cooking, the creation of music, and sharing everything possible.