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The ultimate Cocoa farm experience

Location Manta, Ecuador
$110
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The ultimate Cocoa Farm Experience in Ecuador showcases the rich history of chocolate and its link to rainforest conservation. This unique journey allows you to process cocoa beans and create your very own chocolate bar.

  • 🍫 Visit one of the 14 plantations in Rocafuerte, renowned for producing the highest quality cocoa beans.
  • 🌱 Learn about the conservation project initiated in 2007 by the nonprofit foundation, Third Millennium Alliance, dedicated to preserving Ecuador's rainforests.
  • 🔍 Discover how genetic studies traced cocoa trees back 5,300 years, confirming their purity as 100% Nacional.
  • 📚 Understand the significance of theobromine found in cocoa pods through archaeological research conducted by Francisco Valdez.
  • 🚢 Ideal for cruise travelers looking for a distinctive culinary adventure.
  • ☕ Enjoy fresh coffee, seasonal fruit juice, and local snacks, including starch bread and cocoa fruit, while learning about cocoa's impact on Ecuadorian citizens.
  • 🍌 Participate in making the traditional "God's drink" offered to Hernan Cortéz and indulge in local bananas covered in chocolate at a small chocolate factory.
  • 🎩 Visit Modesto Hats to see how the famous Montecristi Hats are crafted, with a detailed demonstration of this exquisite art.
  • 🚐 Pickup included with air-conditioned vehicle for your comfort, along with bottled water and all fees and taxes covered.
  • 🍫 Samples of chocolate and other products provided, including a hot chocolate cup and delicious treats to try.

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The ultimate Cocoa farm experience
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Samples of chocolate and other products
  • Hot chocolate cup
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fruit and local snacks at the plantation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Bananas with chocolate taste
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Soda/Pop

Meeting point
Our representatives will wear uniforms with our logo on their shirts You can also see the meeting point on the pictures that describe the tour Please approach to the one with a clipboard and ask to find you on our guests list.
Return details
Our representatives will wear uniforms with our logo on their shirts You can also see the meeting point on the pictures that describe the tour Please approach to the one with a clipboard and ask to find you on our guests list.

  • Manabi Province
    We will be visiting one of the cocoa plantations, here we will be learning about the impact that cocoa and chocolate has to the citizens of Ecuador, we will enjoy of fresh coffee, seasonal fruit juice, fruits of the surroundings, starch bread and of course cocoa fruit, we will be roasting and peeling our own cocoa beans.
  • Manta
    We will be visiting a small chocolate factory, here we will be finishing processing our craft chocolate, we will be making our version of the God's drink that was offered to Hernan Cortéz, and enjoy local bananas covered by chocolate, after this, we will be showing you the industrial process of making chocolate bars in the factory, and we will be offering you treats of these so you can try out our products.
  • Modesto Hats - Panama Hats
    We will be visiting Modesto hats to view how the Montecristi Hats are made, this demonstration will be covering in detailed steps how these master pieces are made

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • If you require a guide that speaks another language other than English, you will have to notify us, extra charges might be applied.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    The ultimate Cocoa farm experience

    Location Manta, Ecuador
    $110
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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