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Cacao Plantation and Chocolate Factory Tour- Chocolate Lovers
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Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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Dress code is smart- no casual clothes (i.e. jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Enjoy an original Dominican cacao and chocolate tour at our farm La Esmeralda! Visit an organic cacao plantation and learn all the secrets hidden behind quality chocolate. Follow your sense of smell to our chocolate factory, where you will learn about the making of exquisite chocolate and how to make your own chocolate! With this tour you will also learn how to taste a chocolate with all your senses with our expert!
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Cup of local hot chocolate
Buffet lunch
Local guide
Transportation if chosen
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
El Sendero del Cacao
Return
Cacao Plantation and Chocolate Factory Tour- Chocolate Lovers
(15) Reviews
Duarte
About
Enjoy an original Dominican cacao and chocolate tour at our farm La Esmeralda! Visit an organic cacao plantation and learn all the secrets hidden behind quality chocolate. Follow your sense of smell to our chocolate factory, where you will learn about the making of exquisite chocolate and how to make your own chocolate! With this tour you will also learn how to taste a chocolate with all your senses with our expert!
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Cup of local hot chocolate
Buffet lunch
Local guide
Transportation if chosen
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
El Sendero del Cacao
Return
Itinerary
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El Sendero del Cacao
With your local cacao expert and guide you will learn about each one of the steps in processing high-quality cacao. First you will learn about the sowing process and how to sow your own cacao plant. From there you will learn about the harvesting process, which includes cutting and extraction of the grains in a cacao pod. Finally, you will learn about the post-harvest process including fermentation and drying..
You will also learn about the Dominican Republic ecosystem and how it produces perfect conditions for growing fine cacao which evolves into the best quality chocolate.
After that, you will enter La Esmeralda Chocolate Factory, where you will discover each of the steps in creating a chocolate bar. You’ll also be able to make your own chocolate! With this tour you will also participate in a chocolate tasting where you will learn how to properly taste chocolate with all your senses. Your chocolate expert will guide you through the tasting of several different types of chocolate!
