The ultimate Cocoa farm experience

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Manta SOS

Ages: Children (3–5 years) · Youth (6–17 years) · Adults (18–50 years) · Seniors (52–86 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bananas with chocolate taste
Included: Bottled water
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Fruit and local snacks at the plantation
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hot chocolate cup
Included: Samples of chocolate and other products

Not included

Not included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

Manabi Province

3 hours

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

2 hours

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

40 min Admission included

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

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

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.

End 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.

Pickup points

Departamentos Del Hotel Hamilton
Hostal Vinos de Merida
Hostal De La Abuela
Hostal Las Orquideas 2
Habitaciones privadas, Casa de Amber, Manta
Cruise ship Manta's port
Hotel Porto Velho
Hotel La Cultura
Goleta Hostal
Hostal la Gran Familia
Hotel Vistalmar by Zigo
Hostal tarqui

and 26 more pickup points

We accommodate our start time to match your arrival, take the free "Shuttle" to the ship terminal, our representatives will be wearing uniforms with MANTA SOS'S logo, We will meet you at the waiting area, inside the terminal, next to the exit door as you see on the pictures on the tour description.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.