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 archeological 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...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bananas with chocolate taste
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Fruit and local snacks at the plantation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hot chocolate cup
Samples of chocolate and other products
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting Points
Departure
Terminal De Cruceros
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.
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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If you require a guide that speaks another language other than English, you will have to notify us, extra charges might be applied.
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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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 archeological 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...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bananas with chocolate taste
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Fruit and local snacks at the plantation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hot chocolate cup
Samples of chocolate and other products
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting Points
Departure
Terminal De Cruceros
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.
Return
Itinerary
1
Manabi Province
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.
3 hours
2
Manta
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.
2 hours
3
Modesto Hats - Panama Hats
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
