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A wooden box with coffee beans and a hand holding a piece of wood. 1
A group of people outdoors, engaged in a discussion, surrounded by dense foliage and trees. 2
A person holding a bag of nuts and a piece of bread with meat. 3
A tree with a green trunk and two hanging pods, one yellow and one red. 4
A group of hikers at a trail entrance marked 'BOSQUES DE CHOCOLA.' 5
By Taironaka Eco Hotel
Free cancellation available
Price is $74 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Create your own ancestral drink or natural cacao face mask
    • Explore cacao trails and indigenous terraces with an expert from the Federation
    • Experience an ancient ritual among ruins and cacao experts

Activity location

    • Santa Marta
    • Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Km 56.6 #via, Riohacha, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia | Meeting point: Reception of the Eco Hotel Taironaka Comprehensive instructions: Upon arriving at the hotel (either after the 25-minute hike or the boat ride), go straight to the main reception. Hotel staff will be waiting to welcome you and confirm your reservation. How to recognize your guide: Your expert guide from the National Cocoa Growers Federation will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby. You will easily recognize your guide, as they will be wearing an official shirt or vest with the Federation logo or a cocoa tour badge. They will also be carrying a list of participant names. Reference points: Look for the main Eco Hotel welcome sign. Your guide will be near the tourist information area or at the entrance to the trails that start next to the reception.
    • Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia

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Cacao Tour: Sierra Nevada Experience

  • Earn $4.44
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Price details
$73.96 x 2 Adults$147.92
Total
Price is $147.92

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    It includes:
  • Inclusions
    Expert guide certified by the National Federation of Cocoa Growers
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour along natural trails and an organic plantation
  • Inclusions
    Hands-on bean processing workshop (roasting and grinding)
  • Inclusions
    Ingredients for preparing a traditional cup of cocoa
  • Inclusions
    Ingredients for making a cocoa face mask
  • Inclusions
    Food tasting of fresh cacao pods and different varieties
  • Inclusions
    Mineral water or welcome soft drink
  • Inclusions
    Access to the Eco Hotel's facilities and common areas
  • Exclusions
    It does not include:
  • Exclusions
    English-speaking guide (available on request)
  • Exclusions
    Transportation to the meeting point at the Eco Hotel
  • Exclusions
    Purchase of additional chocolate products or handicrafts

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Baby carriages, Baby strollers, Bachelor & bachelorette party groups, Bare feet, Crutches, Party groups
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, Children under 2 years, Children under 3 years, Children under 4 years, Children under 5 years, People over 70 years, People over 95 years

What you can expect

  • An Ancestral Immersion: Cacao, History, and Wellness
    Your adventure begins on the hidden trails of our cocoa plantation, where the jungle comes to life. Accompanied by an expert from the National Federation of Cocoa Growers, you'll discover the science and art behind the different types of cocoa, learning to distinguish their aromas and fruits directly from the tree.

    As we move forward, the path reveals the majesty of ancient indigenous terraces, connecting cocoa cultivation with the archaeological legacy of the Sierra Nevada. Under the guidance of a professional, you'll experience the technical process of harvesting and processing, understanding why this fruit is sacred.

    The climax of the experience is a hands-on alchemy ritual: you'll transform the roasted beans yourself. You can choose between preparing a cup of pure cacao, following traditional recipes, or creating a natural face mask to take advantage of its antioxidant benefits for the skin. This is a unique opportunity to touch history, learn from the best, and take home the spirit of the mountain in a sensory experience you won't find anywhere else.

Location

Activity location

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    • Santa Marta
    • Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Km 56.6 #via, Riohacha, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia | Meeting point: Reception of the Eco Hotel Taironaka Comprehensive instructions: Upon arriving at the hotel (either after the 25-minute hike or the boat ride), go straight to the main reception. Hotel staff will be waiting to welcome you and confirm your reservation. How to recognize your guide: Your expert guide from the National Cocoa Growers Federation will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby. You will easily recognize your guide, as they will be wearing an official shirt or vest with the Federation logo or a cocoa tour badge. They will also be carrying a list of participant names. Reference points: Look for the main Eco Hotel welcome sign. Your guide will be near the tourist information area or at the entrance to the trails that start next to the reception.
    • Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia