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Plantation tour
Discover the varieties of fine-flavor cacao, and learn about planting, flowering and harvesting the fruit right in the field.
Tour fine-flavor cacao plantations, experience the artisanal chocolate process and make your own bar to take home.
Cacao and chocolate experiences on Quindío farms, from the plantation to your own artisanal bar. Book online with instant confirmation.
The cacao tour in Quindío is a five-senses experience on cacao farms in the Coffee Region. You'll discover the Theobroma cacao tree —the “food of the gods”— and the whole process that turns its fruit into artisanal chocolate.
You'll tour the plantation with an expert guide, take part in fermenting, drying, roasting and grinding, and mold your own chocolate bar to take home. You'll wrap up with a tasting of fine cacaos and a cup of hot chocolate.
Discover the varieties of fine-flavor cacao, and learn about planting, flowering and harvesting the fruit right in the field.
Take part in the fermenting, drying, roasting and grinding of cacao, just as it was traditionally done.
The highlight: you mold and customize your own bar of artisanal chocolate made with the farm's cacao to take home.
You taste different fine cacaos and finish with a cup of artisanal hot chocolate and snacks included.
One price, no surprise costs at the farm. Fully private tour: only your group goes, with an expert cacao guide throughout the entire tour.
Accompanied by an expert guide in cacao and agritourism throughout the entire tour of the farm.
Admission and tour of the fine flavor cacao plantations with an expert agritourism guide.
You take part in the artisanal chocolate-making process and make your own personalized bar to take home.
Fine cacao tasting, drinks, 2 snacks and a cup of artisanal hot chocolate at the end.
For the cacao tour, you go directly to the farm. Transportation from Salento is not included; if you need it, we can arrange it for an additional fee.
The cacao farms are in Filandia, Barcelona and Circasia (Quindío). You must arrive directly at the farm at the agreed time; we'll send you the location once your booking is confirmed.
View on mapTransportation is not included, but we can arrange transfers from Salento, Armenia or Pereira for an additional fee. Ask us when you book.
See transportationNo sharing with strangers: the farm and the guide are just for your group throughout the entire experience.
Quindío farms growing native varieties with floral and fruity profiles, among the most prized in the world.
It's not just watching: you take part and bring home your own artisanal bar as a unique souvenir.
Pay 50% when you book by card, PSE or PayPal; the rest on the day of the tour. Instant email confirmation.
The cacao tour in Quindío is one of the most complete agritourism experiences in the Coffee Region. Colombia is one of the world's largest producers of fine flavor cacao, and Quindío offers ideal altitude, humidity and biodiversity for growing it.
At the farm you'll see the Theobroma cacao tree, walk through the plantation, take part in the artisanal chocolate-making process and take home your own bar. It's a perfect activity for families, couples or groups, suitable for kids and adults.
You must go directly to the cacao farm; the tour doesn't include transportation from Salento (we can arrange it for an additional fee). If you'd prefer an outing with transportation and more activities, check out our cacao and coffee day trip, a full day through the Coffee Region.
It's an agritourism experience at a cacao farm where you learn the entire chocolate process: from the Theobroma cacao tree and harvesting the fruit to fermentation, drying and artisanal chocolate making.
It lasts about 3 hours and includes admission and a guided tour of the plantation, fine cacao tasting, participation in the artisanal process, your own chocolate bar, drinks, 2 snacks and a cup of hot chocolate.
It's completely private: only your group has the farm and the guide for the entire experience. You won't be mixed with groups of strangers.
Yes, it's perfect for kids. The playful, sensory format—tasting, touching, smelling, seeing and doing—makes it ideal for families in the Coffee Region.
Yes, we have guides in Spanish and English. We recommend requesting one when you book, since English-speaking guides fill up quickly in high season.
Yes, they're distinct, complementary experiences. The coffee tour focuses on the journey from bean to cup; the cacao tour, on the fruit and handmade chocolate. We also offer a day trip that combines both in a single day.
Yes, you take home the handmade chocolate bar you made yourself with the farm's cacao: a unique, edible souvenir of your experience.
Yes. If you cancel at least 24 hours in advance, you get a 90–100% refund depending on the payment method. You can request it via WhatsApp or through the support link sent to your email when you book.
Message us and we'll put together your cacao and chocolate experience. A private tour of the cacao farm and your own chocolate bar to take home.