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Coffee & Chocolate: Medellin Farm Experience
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67 Ratings
Santo Domingo
Experience breathtaking sceneries and learn about coffee and chocolate on this private tour. Visit non-touristy farms, participate in the artisanal process, and indulge in delicious food.
Experience breathtaking sceneries and learn about coffee and chocolate on this private tour. Visit non-touristy farms, participate in the artisanal process, and indulge in delicious food.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Santo Domingo - The day starts at your doorstep when we pick you up. Then we start our journey to north of Medellin, just 1 hour away through beautiful sceneries.
Once we arrive we are welcomed by Oscar the cacao farmer and he will walk us through the plantation to see the cacao plants in their natural form as well as other natural local products…
- Santo Domingo - The day starts at your doorstep when we pick you up. Then we start our journey to north of Medellin, just 1 hour away through beautiful sceneries.
Once we arrive we are welcomed by Oscar the cacao farmer and he will walk us through the plantation to see the cacao plants in their natural form as well as other natural local products like tangerine trees, coffee plants, plantain trees and more.
Then we plant cacao seeds to show you the timeline and after that we start picking cacao fruits from the trees.
Once we’ve picked enough we head back to the farm for the next step: fermenting.
To ferment the cacao, we need to cut the fruit and extract the seeds. You also get a chance to try the raw chocolate fruit which is deliciously sweet.
Once we’ve opened the fruit, we pour the seeds into wooden containers. After fermenting, the cacao then needs to be dried.
To dry the fermented cacao, we use a green house called Marquesina for around 2 days (depending on the weather).
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
Additional Information
This tour is ideal for those who appreciate unique destinations, stunning landscapes, and being immersed in nature.
Discover the origins of two of the world’s most popular beverages: coffee and chocolate.
On this tour, visitors will explore two distinct, non-touristy farms—one for cacao and one for coffee—located just an hour from Medellin and near each…
This tour is ideal for those who appreciate unique destinations, stunning landscapes, and being immersed in nature.
Discover the origins of two of the world’s most popular beverages: coffee and chocolate.
On this tour, visitors will explore two distinct, non-touristy farms—one for cacao and one for coffee—located just an hour from Medellin and near each other, allowing ample time to enjoy and learn about the artisanal processes of both products.
Participants will engage in every step, from planting seeds to packaging. Additionally, there is an opportunity to customize chocolate and purchase high-quality coffee and chocolate products.
To enhance this experience, a delicious traditional lunch (included) is served on the farm, allowing guests to enjoy the meal while taking in the breathtaking views.
The highlight of this tour is undoubtedly the interaction with the warm and welcoming farmers in their homes.
Book this incredible tour and rest assured, it will be an unforgettable experience!
Location
Santo Domingo
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
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Hwu9698lx
Apr 27, 2025
Amazing personalized experience! - We had the most wonderful day trip with Sarah! We are a family of 5 (ages 4, 7, and 9) and this trip was one of the highlights for all of us! Sarah was patience with stopping along the way as we needed and letting our kids enjoy the nature in their own time. There is a large hill to climb so keep that in mind, but no issues as we stopped several times to see the horses, cows, plants and animals along the way. They LOVED picking their own coffee beans and cacao pods. We have done coffee and chocolate things in other countries but this truly was so wonderful being completely individualized for us. We enjoyed delicious coffee and chocolate made by us! The lunch included was also delicious. We highly recommend this tour with BOTH the chocolate and coffee- don’t miss either!
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Curiosity27424513391
Mar 31, 2025
Free Day in Colombia Well Spent - We had an amazing experience, our guide Laura was incredibly knowledgeable about everything from the country and region to the flora and fauna of the coffee and chocolate houses we visited. I would highly recommend this tour. My family was in Colombia for a wedding and this is how we used our free day, you will not regret it! Excellent food for lunch and they were very accommodating of the various dietary restrictions (vegetarians) and food allergies (gluten intolerance). We got to make our own chocolate bars after picking cacao off the trees, make coffee after seeing the full growing process it was wonderful. Do be warned that part of the trip (at least our trip) required quite a steep walk uphill and was not accessible for my mother who is approaching 70 and had to stay with the lovely family who hosted our chocolate tasting while the rest of us went up to the coffee house.
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Jenny_h
Mar 15, 2025
Best non-touristy excursion I did in Colombia!! Do it! - My friend and I booked this private tour and immediately I knew it would be a great experience the moment Sara picked us up from our hotel! She is such a sweet, smart, knowledgeable guide, and we learned so much about the country on our drive to the coffee and chocolate farms outside of the city in the mountains. The 2 farms were so amazing with beautiful views of the mountainside and valley, and SO many stunning flowers and plants. The experience at both of the local farm owners was unique, leaning and doing the process that they do daily to produce the coffee and chocolates. Both farms had the sweetest local owners who treated us like family and we were welcomed into their homes. The lunch was absolutely delicious as well! Sara was the absolute best guide for this tour, as she is so interested in agriculture and knowledgeable about everything in nature in Colombia, full of energy, and is a total sweetheart as well. The coffee was delicious and the chocolate experience was so fun as well, as you get to make your own flavored chocolate bars! There is an opportunity to buy the coffee and chocolate made at that very farm. These farms are very small and not mass produced, so it felt really special to be able to help out the true local hard working Colombians, and everything they get from hosting these tours goes towards making their farms more functional and special for the guests. 10/10 experience, just do it!
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Jennyag06
Mar 15, 2025
One of my favorite experiences in Colombia! - My friend and I booked this private tour and immediately I knew it would be a great experience the moment Sara picked us up from our hotel! She is such a sweet, smart, knowledgeable guide, and we learned so much about the country on our drive to the coffee and chocolate farms outside of the city in the mountains. The 2 farms were so amazing with beautiful views of the mountainside and valley, and SO many stunning flowers and plants. The experience at both of the local farm owners was unique, leaning and doing the process that they do daily to produce the coffee and chocolates. Both farms had the sweetest local owners who treated us like family and we were welcomed into their homes. The lunch was absolutely delicious as well! Sara was the absolute best guide for this tour, as she is so interested in agriculture and knowledgeable about everything in nature in Colombia, full of energy, and is a total sweetheart as well. The coffee was delicious and the chocolate experience was so fun as well, as you get to make your own flavored chocolate bars! There is an opportunity to buy the coffee and chocolate made at that very farm. These farms are very small and not mass produced, so it felt really special to be able to help out the true local hard working Colombians, and everything they get from hosting these tours goes towards making their farms more functional and special for the guests. 10/10 experience, just do it!
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O2726opanthonyg
Feb 27, 2025
The best tour in Medellín! - This tour was amazing and I highly recommend anyone to book it! If you are looking for something that is less touristy this is definitely what you want! Our tour guide Sara was incredible and made the whole day memorable. We were able to spend the day learning all about coffee from a local farmer (Jose), taste test the freshest coffee and purchase bags to take home. Then we had a delicious lunch prepared by the lovely owners of the cacao farm, Sandra and Elisia. Afterwards we hiked through the cacao farm to learn all about the different types of cacao trees and then worked through the whole process of making our own chocolate from scratch! And we were able to purchase fresh chocolate on the way out. Everyone was very welcoming and hospitable, and the beauty of their farms was truly spectacular! This was 1 of our top experiences while in Medellín! Thank you Sara, Elisia, Sandra and Jose for an amazing experience!
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Maartenlefor
Feb 21, 2025
Unforgettable experience with an expert tour guide! - My wife and I had an unforgettable experience on the coffee and chocolate tour. Our tour guide, Sara, was excellent — incredibly knowledgeable, super fun and energetic, and extremely hospitable. We tried raw coffee beans and cocoa seeds, saw the process of roasting and preparing each, and were able to enjoy what we made and bring some home. During the process, we met the amazing family who runs the farm and enjoyed a wonderful homemade lunch at their home. These experiences are not available at home or anywhere close — it was truly special and unique to get this kind of view into the production of two commonly consumed goods, as well as a look at life for the amazing people who produce/grow them.
A major highlight was learning what kind of diseases the plants undergo in the wild, and then what is done with the diseased fruits — something not commonly discussed in museums or even commercial production plants. Kudos to Sara for sharing the insider intel!
An 8-hour day tour sounded daunting at first, but by the end we were sad it was over. Thank you!!
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M5913kbjackiel
Feb 21, 2025
AMAZING TOUR AND SARA IS THE BEST - We had an amazing time on our private coffee and chocolate tour in Medellin!
Everything was seamless from pick up to drop off. Sara was one of the best tour guides we have had. She was personable, knowledgeable, honest, and very helpful. We don’t usually do tours often since we prefer to explore on our own but Sara made such a great impression that I would highly recommend her and this tour to anyone that visits Medellin!
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943sajnam
Feb 19, 2025
Wonderful tour - highly recommend! - Highly recommend this tour! Our tour guide Laura, was so wonderful. A great driver and very knowledgeable - we felt so safe with her!
The tour also feels very authentic and is much more personalized than other cocoa and coffee tours Ive done.
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Z3169eosophieb
Feb 6, 2025
Delicious coffee and chocolate - Highly recommend this tour. We had a great day and learnt a huge amount about coffee and chocolate. Super personable and knowledgeable farmers and our guide Laura was fantastic!
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311marlenam
Feb 2, 2025
Authenticity Guaranteed - 🌟 Absolutely Stellar Experience with Medellin Day Tours! 🌟
Wow, where do I even begin? AfroGlobal Travel's coffee and chocolate tour with Medellin Day Tours was nothing short of a dream come true! The experience was not only authentic and educational but also brilliantly immersive. I felt like I'd been whisked away into a vibrant world where every sense was awakened!
From the moment we embarked on this adventure, it was clear that authenticity was at the heart of the tour. We delved into the rich tapestry of coffee and chocolate production, witnessing the meticulous craftsmanship that goes into these beloved treats. The knowledge shared was enlightening, expanding our appreciation for the art and science behind coffee and chocolate making.
But wait—there's more! The crown jewel of our tour was undoubtedly Sara. Her enthusiasm is absolutely infectious, and her knowledge is off the charts. Sara has this magical way of making history come to life, turning every story into a thrilling adventure. We were so captivated by her energy and expertise that we couldn't resist booking another tour with her the very next day. She truly is the best guide we could have asked for!
For anyone visiting Medellin, I can't recommend Medellin Day Tours enough. They have perfected the blend of education, fun, and authenticity. Each moment turned into a delightful memory, and each story shared deepened our connection with this beautiful city and its people.
In short, do yourself a favor and book a tour with Medellin Day Tours. Your heart will be full, your mind will be enriched, and you'll walk away with memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you, Medellin Day Tours, for an incredible experience! 🎉☕🍫💃
Highly, highly recommend!
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