Overview
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This tour reveals the mystery on the origin that relies on Ecuadorian chocolate.The highest quality chocolate was born from a rainforest conservation project started in Ecuador in 2007. Through his nonprofit foundation Third Millennium Alliance. The chocolate this soil produces comes from the oldest trees which study traced genetics as far back as 5,300 years according Carbon-14 data and the theobromine found in pods by Francisco Valdez, in one of his archeology researches; these kind of trees were thought extinct until the results from this study were revealed, proving their purity is at 100% Nacional speaking of genotypes. In this tour, we will process our own chocolate from collecting the cocoa beans to making our own chocolate bar, we will visit one of the 14 plantations in Rocafuerte, that produces the highest quality of cocoa beans used for making the most exquisite chocolate bars.
Recommended to cruise travelers.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
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.
Options
The ultimate Cocoa farm experience
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bananas with chocolate taste
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Fruit and local snacks at the plantation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hot chocolate cup
Samples of chocolate and other products
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent and delicious tour!
Judy R,Jan 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fun and informative tour that included both countryside and town. How interesting to learn how chocolate is made from cacao bean to chocolate bar. This allowed our knowledgeable tour guide Fernando to also teach us the history and culture of the area with cacao production as the through line. And lunch, wow, the tonga was absolutely delicious. We tasted the hot cacao drink that was used centuries ago and a delicious hot chocolate. Definitely 5 stars!
A fun day of chocolate with Manta cacao farm tour
E1355ZSjennyg,Jan 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The cacao farm tour was wonderful! Experienced a local cacao farm and local snacks and fruit. And a stop at a small batch chocolate producer factory. Shown all about the creation of chocolate from the tree to hot cocoa and chocolate bars. There was a short walk over rough ground among the cacao trees at the farm to really experience the growing cacao pods and harvest (maybe a kilometer total) . Even saw an iguana. Great lunch stop too. Our time was limited as it was a cruise ship stop but Manta SOS made good use of our time and delivered us back to the port on time. Thank you Fernando!
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