Visit La Esmeralda, an organic cacao plantation and learn all of the secrets hidden behind quality chocolate. Follow your sense of smell to our chocolate factory, where you will learn about the making of exquisite chocolate and how to make your own chocolate!
Visit La Esmeralda, an organic cacao plantation and learn all of the secrets hidden behind quality chocolate. Follow your sense of smell to our chocolate factory, where you will learn about the making of exquisite chocolate and how to make your own chocolate!
- El Sendero del Cacao - With your local cacao expert and guide you will learn about each one of the steps in processing high-quality cacao. First you will learn about the sowing process and how to sow your own cacao plant. From there you will learn about the harvesting process, which includes cutting and extraction of the grains in a cacao pod….
- El Sendero del Cacao - With your local cacao expert and guide you will learn about each one of the steps in processing high-quality cacao. First you will learn about the sowing process and how to sow your own cacao plant. From there you will learn about the harvesting process, which includes cutting and extraction of the grains in a cacao pod. Finally, you will learn about the post-harvest process including fermentation and drying.
You will also learn about the Dominican Republic ecosystem and how it produces perfect conditions for growing fine cacao which evolves into the best quality chocolate.
After that, you will enter La Esmeralda Chocolate Factory, where you will discover each of the steps in creating a chocolate bar. You’ll also be able to make your own chocolate!
- Cup of Local Hot Chocolate
- Lunch
- Local guide
- Transportation if chosen
- Cup of Local Hot Chocolate
- Lunch
- Local guide
- Transportation if chosen
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Dress code is smart- no casual clothes (i.e. jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers)
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Dress code is smart- no casual clothes (i.e. jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.