Group Tours
Bean to Bar: A Cocoa Experience in the Heart of Antioquia
- 7 hours
- Medellín
- English / Spanish
- Small groups
- $429.000
Enjoy a unique experience on our cacoa farm
Step into the world of Colombian cacao on this immersive experience at a small family-run farm, just under two hours from Medellín. More than a chocolate-making class, this is a story of transformation — where cacao replaced coca, and farmers became peacebuilders through chocolate.
Led by a bilingual guide, you’ll explore the cocoa fields, pick ripe pods, and craft your very own chocolate — from tree to treat. Along the way, learn about the varieties of cacao and the journey from bitter bean to sweet delight.
After a hearty, locally-sourced lunch, it’s time to hit the trail. A short jungle hike leads you to hidden waterfalls, where you’ll enjoy a unique local tradition: cacao therapy — a natural body scrub using raw cocoa, followed by a refreshing plunge into crystal-clear pools.
Highlights / What you will learn
- The history of cacao in Antioquia and its role in the region’s transformation from coca to cacao farming
- How farmers became peacebuilders through chocolate production
- Different cacao varieties grown in the region
- The full “bean to bar” process: harvesting, fermenting, drying, roasting & making chocolate
- Traditional/ancestral cacao therapy and its cultural significance
Meeting point
📍 Meeting point: Masaya Hostel, El Poblado (Cl. 8 #43A-89)
Finishing point
📍 Finish point: Masaya Hostel, El Poblado (Cl. 8 #43A-89)
Included
– Guided farm visit and chocolate-making experience with bilingual expert guide (Spanish, English, or French)
– Delicious traditional lunch (let us know of any dietary needs 24h in advance)
– Short hike into the jungle to a waterfall
– Cacao exfoliation session surrounded by the jungle
– Colombian travel insurance
– Optional transportation from Medellín
Not included
-Extra drinks, food, or souvenirs
– Additional tickets or entrance fees
-Exclusive/private guide (this is a shared/group tour)
-Transportation from Medellín (only “optional,” may cost extra)
Recommendations
– Hiking shoes or sturdy sandals
– Light pants or shorts for trekking
– Swimsuit & towel
– Rain jacket or poncho
– Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
– Bug spray
– Refillable water bottle
– Passport (safely stored during the visit)
