Mayan Chocolate in Belize
Chocolate began in Mesoamerica, and was a sacred drink of the ancient peoples. Some historians trace the origins of chocolate to Belize, and call the country the “Cradle of Chocolate.” The word “chocolate” is derived from the Maya world “Xocoatl” and was revered as the favored food of the Mayan gods. Cacao was believed to have numerous medicinal, spiritual, and aphrodisiacal properties, and cacao drinks were favored by the rich and elite class of both the Mayans and Aztecs. T
