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.
- 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).
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
If you’re a fan of majestic landscapes, love being immersed in nature, exploring lesser-known places, and are intrigued by the origin story of two of the world’s most beloved beverages: coffee and chocolate, then this is the definitive tour for you.
This excursion allows you to visit two distinct farms that aren’t typically on the tourist radar – one dedicated to cacao, the other to coffee. Both are conveniently located near the city and each other, providing you with ample opportunity to delight in and understand the artisanal crafting of these two products.
By embarking on this tour, you’ll gain hands-on experience from seed sow to packaging. You’ll also get the opportunity to curate your own chocolate, and shop for top-of-the-line coffee and chocolate goods.
To enhance your journey, we include a mouth-watering traditional lunch at the farm, which you can savor while marvelling at the breathtaking vistas.
But undoubtedly, the highlight of the day is forming bonds with the friendly farmers in their homes.
Secure your spot on this remarkable tour, you won’t be disappointed!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
