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Private tour: Peacebuilding in Antioquia - From Coca Fields to Cocoa!
Medellín, Colombia
$445.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
In the mountains of Antioquia the internal conflict of Colombia affected for decades the local communities. Small-scale farmers of the region were surrounded by bombings, shootings and other war related crimes and violence. Nowadays thanks to several social and environmental projects as chocolate there is hope within the communities and more displaced farmers return to their lands.
This unique day-trip takes you deep into the Eastern highlands of Antioquia. Visit a community run cacao project, sponsored by the United Nations to support the local farmers to leave illegal coca crops. The artisanal chocolate production is coordinated by local women and combines the conservation of endemic tropical forests and sustainable agriculture. Meet local farmers and learn everything about cacao plantation while getting an understanding of the conflict`s history and the lives of the local communities and small-scale farmers during the long years of civil war and support the local farmer families
This unique day-trip takes you deep into the Eastern highlands of Antioquia. Visit a community run cacao project, sponsored by the United Nations to support the local farmers to leave illegal coca crops. The artisanal chocolate production is coordinated by local women and combines the conservation of endemic tropical forests and sustainable agriculture. Meet local farmers and learn everything about cacao plantation while getting an understanding of the conflict`s history and the lives of the local communities and small-scale farmers during the long years of civil war and support the local farmer families
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Chocolate Workshop
The idyllic village of San Francisco with its pristine rivers and sub-tropical climate is perfect for growing cacao. Visit a community chocolate project and learn everything about cacao plantation.
Pickup included
The idyllic village of San Francisco with its pristine rivers and sub-tropical climate is perfect for growing cacao. Visit a community chocolate project and learn everything about cacao plantation.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours
- Private expert bilingual guide
- Traditional lunch (Dish of the day + lemonade)
- Travel insurance and Taxes
- Private transport (Pick-up & Drop-off service at the accommodation)
- Bottle of water (350ml)
- Exclusive chocolate workshop
- Guidance in German, French, Italian, Portuguese language is on request
- Gratuities
- Services not mentioned in the programm
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MedellinDuring the last decade chocolate has become important as an alternative crop for farmers and regions involved in Coca production. In the mountains of Antioquia the internal conflict of Colombia affected for decades the local communities. Small-scale farmers of the region were surrounded by crimes and violence. Growing coca was almost the only way to survive due to the remote location and lack of opportunities. Just a decade ago in the Eastern highlands, the war ended and paramilitary and guerrilla groups left the region. Nowadays thanks to several social and environmental projects there is hope within the communities and more and more displaced farmers return to their lands. To help small-scale farmers to leave the illegal plantations and integrate them again into society several programs by the European Union and the United Nations invested in infrastructure of the rural area of the Eastern Antioquia and trained farmers and the local communities in sustainable agriculture.
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San FranciscoThis unique day-trip takes you deep into the Eastern highlands of Antioquia. Visit a community run cacao project, sponsored by the United Nations to support the local farmers to leave illegal coca crops. The artisanal chocolate production is coordinated by local women and combines the conservation of endemic tropical forests and sustainable agriculture. Meet local farmers and learn everything about cacao plantation while getting an understanding of the conflict`s history and the lives of the local communities and small-scale farmers during the long years of civil war and support their new perspectives and support directly local farmer families
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Private tour: Peacebuilding in Antioquia - From Coca Fields to Cocoa!
Medellín, Colombia
$445.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!