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Cacao Road Excursion: plantations, processes, tasting and culture
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Sao Tome Island
About
Your journey will begin in the north of the island with short stops at iconic plantations and the famous Blue Lagoon for sightseeing or a swim.
You'll visit a cocoa plantation to discover how fresh beans are transformed into dry beans, ready for chocolate production.
For lunch, you can choose a spot in the Neves area—ask your guide for the best options. If time is short, lunch can be enjoyed in the capital on the way back.
You'll also stop at the Diogo Vaz Chocolate Boutique, where you'll enjoy one warm chocolate drink OR one pastry per person.
Afterwards, we'll kindly drive you back to your hotel or the port.
Note 1: The guided visit to a cocoa plantation will take place either at Fran...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Visit of Cocoa Transformation Processes
Alcoholic Beverages
You may chose between : traditional food at Roça Monte Forte, Giant crabs at Santola, or excellent food at Mucumbli Ecoldge.. tell us in advance if you want to prebook.
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cacao Road Excursion: plantations, processes, tasting and culture
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Sao Tome Island
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$167.50
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About
Your journey will begin in the north of the island with short stops at iconic plantations and the famous Blue Lagoon for sightseeing or a swim.
You'll visit a cocoa plantation to discover how fresh beans are transformed into dry beans, ready for chocolate production.
For lunch, you can choose a spot in the Neves area—ask your guide for the best options. If time is short, lunch can be enjoyed in the capital on the way back.
You'll also stop at the Diogo Vaz Chocolate Boutique, where you'll enjoy one warm chocolate drink OR one pastry per person.
Afterwards, we'll kindly drive you back to your hotel or the port.
Note 1: The guided visit to a cocoa plantation will take place either at Fran...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Visit of Cocoa Transformation Processes
Alcoholic Beverages
You may chose between : traditional food at Roça Monte Forte, Giant crabs at Santola, or excellent food at Mucumbli Ecoldge.. tell us in advance if you want to prebook.
Itinerary
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Cocoa Transformation Processes - visit of a plantation
You will discover how the fresh gum is transformed into dried beans, the first step prior to making chocolate.
According to the season and availability of cocoa producer, we may do this visit either at Roça Francisco Cabral, or CECAB Cooperative or at Roça Diogo Vaz
1 hour
2
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Visit to Agostinho Neto plantation, where we will take a walk through the former largest cocoa plantation, with its paved road, ancient train tracks, former hospital, and community. If the weather is good, we may see Cabras island from the hospital viewpoint.
30 minutes
3
Lagoa Azul
Stop at Blue Lagoon for a swim, sightseeing, or a short hike to the top of the hill to see the lighthouse and take photographs.
30 minutes
4
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Stop at the famous tunnel of Santa Catarina, a geological curiosity, for a memorable picture!
10 minutes
5
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In the afternoon, we will stop at the famous Diogo Vaz Chocolate Shop located in the capital. There you may taste their local production and buy souvenirs (coffee, chocolate and more...). One drink per person is included in the tour price.
