Medellin: All about chocolate on a cacao farm 1d

Where : Medellín

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1 Day

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Chocolate from tree to bar

Discover how cacao grows and how it is processed on a traditional farm.

Find out everything you need to know about cacao by visiting this traditional finca (farm). Observe all the stages involved in making a good chocolate, before confirming its quality with a gourmet tasting session. Chocolate isn't just for eating. Discover the beautiful waterfalls in the nearby forest and enjoy some amazing chocolate therapy.

Roadmap

1 Day

10.00am Departure from the Masaya hostel in Medellin. Departure time may vary
~12.00am-5.00pm The secrets of the chocolate-making process, cacao therapy and a good chat with your hosts
7.00pm Back in Medellín

What to expect

Chocolate, from field to bar

Your private transport waits for you and you head for San Francisco, a small town 2 hours south-east of Medellin.

After a warm welcome at his finca, your guide will take you through the plantations and show you the different varieties of cacao. You'll then discover how chocolate is made, from the tree to the bar, through the various stages of processing.

Lunch is the perfect time to listen to your host's captivating stories and anecdotes about the history of the region.

Continue with a hike in the surrounding jungle and discover a local tradition for exfoliating the skin. Coat your body in cacao before diving into the crystal-clear pools at the foot of the waterfalls.
After this invigorating experience, return to the farm for a final chocolate tasting before heading back to Medellin.

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Important information

The prices are for up to 4 people. If the number of participants increases, the price per person decreases.
Prices correspond to a private package. You can join a group for better rates. Anticipate your request if you are interested in this option.
Bilingual English guides.
The finca is located in the heart of the countryside, about 2 hours from Medellin.
The tour departs from Medellin and returns to Medellin.
The cacao plantation and the surrounding forest are visited on foot, so make sure you wear appropriate footwear.
Protect yourself from the sun and bring insect repellent or long sleeves for the walk through the plantations.

What's included

Private return transport from Medellín.
Professional bilingual English.
Meals: traditional lunch.
Tons of cacao and chocolate.
Chocolate therapy.
Colombian emergency assistance insurance.

Options to confirm with your expert

Prices:

Prices are indicative and should be confirmed with your expert.
Prices are subject to the options chosen, the number of people, and exchange rate fluctuations.

Choose your package:

The prices on the page correspond to a private tour of the cacao farm.
Shared tour: the agency may try to add you to a group to reduce costs. Depending on availability and the number of travelers.

Extra:

Possibility of coupling this cacao tour with a rafting session on the Santo Domingo River for a day full of emotions. Consult your expert.

Our review

Why choose this option:

A complete, high-quality experience to discover how cacao is grown on a traditional farm.
A gourmet interlude enjoyed by young and old alike.
Discover the exfoliating properties of cacao therapy.
Explanations in English of the chocolate-making process.
Authentic, traditional production.
The chocolate-tasting workshop is always a warm and enjoyable experience.

What may disappoint:

The trip and the price may dissuade some, but the place is so pleasant and authentic that it's well worth the visit.

Why this expert?

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