Private Tour - Cacao Tour (Cultivations)
Santander is the department with the largest cocoa production in Colombia, producing more than 25% of the country's cocoa. Municipalities such as San Vicente de Chucurí, El Carmen or Rionegro are the main producers. When visiting any of the cocoa farms in this region you will pass through majestic natural scenery, cocoa forests, rivers, streams, or even the great Topocoro reservoir. The owners of the farms to visit will welcome you with a traditional cup of chocolate and then explain the process and cultivation of cocoa from the plant to the finished product.
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Private Tour - Cacao Tour (Cultivations)
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What's included in Private Tour - Cacao Tour (Cultivations)
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View of the Topocoro Lake.
San Vicente de Chucuri
Arriving on the cacao farm you will meet the owning family that welcomes you with a home-made hot chocolate. They will explain you the importance of the cacao in the region and how their entire life is influenced by the production of cacao. The tour will continue in a cacao tree forest on the farm, so you can learn about the agronomic management and you can admire the biodiversity of the crop. After the walk you will learn about all the steps of the cacao production from the harvest to the finished chocolate. At the end of the tour you will receive a short presentation of the finished products that can be made from cacao and you will have time to enjoy the quiet atmosphere at the farm.
Inclusions
- Travel insurance
- Visit of the center of San Vicente de Chucurí
- Cacao tour including home-made hot chocolates
- Lunch included in San Vicente de Chucurí
- English or Spanish speaking accompaniment
- Private transport to San Vicente de Chucurí
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.