Above Minca: Visit to a family that produces organic cocoa
ID: GYG1532203-2335314
Categoría:
País: Colombia
Duración:
1 días
Descripción
Hike in the Sierra Nevada, discover a family-run cacao farm, taste fresh beans and make your own artisan chocolate at Ecotopia.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:
From Ecotopia, it all starts with a hike that descends along a ridge with magnificent vantage points. After an hour and 15 minutes of walking, you will arrive at the home of David and Peluzo, two brothers who love nature. A house made of earth and wood, a charming rustic setting, and cocoa trees in the shade of fruit trees. Here, there is no tourist front desk or scripted tour: you are their only visitors. The whole family is there, and it is with genuine pride that they open the doors to their world and let you discover what they grow and craft with their own hands.
You'll explore their crops, discover different varieties, and learn how to graft a cacao tree. Then comes the time to pick a pod, open it and taste its white, sweet pulp.
You will then follow the journey of the beans, from fermentation to drying. You'll taste them as they are, paired with a drink prepared on the farm.
On the way back, you can stop at Cascada Grande, a majestic waterfall all to yourselves.
At 5:00 p.m. at Ecotopia, it's time for the workshop: roasting, grinding in the mill, blending, and molding. You'll learn the steps that transform the bean into chocolate. And most importantly, you'll make your own chocolate with your own hands.
Lo más destacado
- Discover a family-run cocoa farm after a scenic hike.
- Meet passionate producers, far from mass tourism.
- Make and enjoy your own artisan chocolate at Ecotopia.
- Along the way, enjoy a solo swim in a waterfall in the middle of the jungle.
Lenguajes de guiado
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
• Good physical fitness is required: a hike of about 1 hour and 15 minutes on sloping natural trails.
• Wear hiking shoes and comfortable clothes, and bring water.
• Bring sunscreen and rain protection, just in case.
• Departure at 7:30 AM; arrival the day before is recommended.
• Please note: this tour may cause an addiction to cacao fruit!
Entrance indicated by signs, clear directions provided before arrival
INCLUIDO
- Guided hiking tour from Ecotopia, in French, Spanish or English
- Tour of the plantation with the producer
- A drink at the farm
- Swimming in a private waterfall in the middle of the rainforest
- The chocolate workshop
- A chocolate you made yourself
NO INCLUYE
- Nights in an ecolodge if you are staying at Ecotopia
- Meals
- Transportation to Ecotopia
- Your travel insurance
- The horseback ride, if you prefer this option
¿Cuándo debo reservar?
Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.
Cancelaciones
Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.