THE FULL STORY
Women don't need more swimwear - just one they can trust to feel confident, appropriate and beautiful in any setting without overthinking it.
Swimwear today forces a choice - be sexy or be appropriate. Be trendy or be timeless. Be comfortable or look good.
Chacá was born from a simple desire: to create the swimsuit we were always searching for but could never find. Something balanced — never too revealing, never too reserved. One that feels good putting it on, like getting under fresh soft sheets. Pieces you don’t grow tired of, but return to again and again.
BRUTAL HONESTY
I'm embarrassed to admit I have worn that skimpy bikini. I have also worn the alternative too. I am not the same person all the time and life takes me to very different settings. I've bought that trendy bikini and felt sexy. But would I wear it around my extended family? Hell no.
I've been the girl in the most conservative swimsuit and hated it. I wanted a better fit and feel at least a little sexy. I've been the girl in the skimpiest bikini and hated that too. I felt over-exposed and out of place. To avoid these dilemmas, I always overthink what I should wear, hyper-fixating on the scenario and what to expect. Don't we all? This is not insecurity, we're just aware, selective and intentional.
As we become more thoughtful and self-aware women, we are style conscious but not trend-obsessed. We're aesthetic women drawn to clean, minimal, elevated design. What we wear should be flattering, not risky. We're still getting sexier while becoming more sophisticated. I believe our swimwear should reflect every balance.
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THE PROBLEM
We have options for swimwear, but none feel quite right. We deal with numerous tradeoffs. Some are too revealing and feel inappropriate to wear. Others are too conservative and feel too modest. They're safe but unflattering. We own trendy ones that didn't last. And fashionable ones that were too uncomfortable to relax. Some are too vibrant and can't ever been worn again. We've all bought swimsuits we wore only once. And now we question why we even bought it in the first place. It's mentally exhausting.
We have our go-to shirt, because it's high quality, comfortable, not too flashy, and you feel attractive in it. But do we have that one bikini we always reach for? I want swimwear that works across different settings, without worrying about the tradeoffs.
THE SHIFT
It's not about having more swimwear. It's about having one you trust. The one that feels effortless, works wherever you go, and makes you feel like yourself - without overthinking it. We shouldn't lack confidence in our choices. There should be no second guessing what we put on our bodies.
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OUR SOLUTION
Meet your new go-to: Chacá swimwear, designed for balance. No tradeoffs. Our collection is refined but not boring. Sexy, but never too much. We made our pieces supportive, comfortable and thoughtfully constructed so you can feel confident walking into any setting. You'll feel comfortable staying in it all day and certain you chose right. Every detail is thoughtfully designed and intentionally different.
Our balanced design makes us different. Inspired by nature and designed for real life, not just for photos. We value consistency over trends and implement solutions in our design, like our signature front clasp. Our collection is as beautiful as it is practical. We believe in pieces that don't compete for attention - but hold it. Try on the effortless choice in swimwear.
THE LEGEND
Our swimwear is inspired by the enchanting Mayan Legend of the Chechén and the Chacá. The tale illuminating the importance of balance and renewal. Chacá serves as a reminder that with every poison, there is an antidote. And what drives us most is love and connection. Wherever Chechén is located, Chacá will follow...
The story tells of two brothers, Kinich (kind) and Tizic (cold-hearted), who were rivals for the love of the same woman, Nicté-Ha. Their fight led to both of their deaths. They begged the gods to return to Earth, returning as trees: Tizic as the toxic Chechén and Kinich as the healing Chacá, forever destined to stand near one another. The legend serves as a lesson on balance, representing good and evil, or the sting and the antidote, coexisting in the environment. Where there is harm (Chechén), there is also healing (Chacá) nearby.
Our swimwear is thoughtfully designed to reflect nature’s harmony — effortless, refined, and made to move with the body. This is swimwear designed to feel right; where comfort, function, beauty, and meaning exist in perfect harmony.
FOUNDER
CHACÁ was founded by Katy Jansa - an entrepreneur, creative, and storyteller guided by a deep belief in healing, beauty, and intentional living. Shaped by a career spanning sales, marketing, and banking, Katy built her foundation on connection—understanding people, anticipating needs, and creating experiences that feel both thoughtful and effortless. But her path into swimwear was not traditional. It was more personal.
Having spent significant time living in Tulum and Laguna Beach, and through countless trips to Costa Rica, Katy has spent much of her life in and around the ocean. Swimwear wasn’t occasional, it was everyday. Over time, it became second nature, something she wore more than anything else.
Inspired by her transformative experience with the healing Chacá tree in Tulum, Katy envisioned a brand that went beyond design: one rooted in meaning. A brand where each piece feels intentional, refined, and quietly powerful. Her approach is deeply detail-oriented: from custom textures that echo natural fibers to signature hardware designed as a symbol rather than decoration. Every element is considered.
For Katy, CHACÁ is not just about swimwear; It’s about how a woman feels when she wears it.
VISION
I'm not just designing swimwear. I'm designing what I could never find. There should not be a compromise between sexy & appropriate, comfort & confidence, or trend & timelessness.
We envision a world where women no longer stand in front of the mirror questioning if something is too much, not enough, or right for the moment. Chacá exists to create pieces a woman trusts without hesitation. Pieces she reaches for again and again. That allow her to feel fully herself, anywhere she goes. Because when something feels right,
you don’t overthink it. You just enjoy it.
Chacá is where confidence, comfort and beauty exist in perfect balance.
