Chocolate tour (La Tirimbina) Back

Discover the wonders behind one of the world s most tantalizing Discover the wonders behind one of the world s most tantalizing Discover the wonders behind one of the world s most tantalizing

Discover the wonders behind one of the world’s most tantalizing foods — chocolate! The Chocolate Tour begins by taking you across the suspension bridge to a former cacao-tree (Theobroma cacao) plantation.

During the walk, you will be exposed to the natural and cultural history of the cacao tree and, upon reaching the plantation, a guide will reveal the secrets of transforming cacao fruit into chocolate. You’ll see the chocolate-making process first-hand and even have the opportunity to treat your taste buds to organic rainforest chocolate!

After the tour, you can visit the gift shop to purchase some organic cacao chocolate bars made by local women from Pueblo Nuevo de Guácimo.

With this tour we hope to rescue our native cacao trees — one of the friendliest crops for the environment.

Chocolate Tours are offered from 9–12am and 2–5pm.

Duration:

3 hours

Rates:

2008 & 2009 rate (Valid up to Oct. 31st. 2009): USD 60.00 (only from La Quinta & Selva Verde Lodges).

(*) For round transportation from Sueño Azul Resort you need to add: USD 33.00 per person.
(**) Mínimo 2 personas.

Includes:

Transportation from La Quinta and Selva Verde Lodge, tour guide and chocolate tasting.

Meals:

Chocolate tasting

      

      

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