Chocolate Tour in Medellin: A Great Farm Experience
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Our Chocolate Tour in Medellin has over 130 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews on TripAdvisor, Viator & Google
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Chocolate Farm in the Andes
What a fantastic experience! The farm itself is beautiful and learning the journey from cacao pod to chocolate bar was
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What a fantastic experience! The farm itself is beautiful and learning the journey from cacao pod to chocolate bar was fascinating. But the real highlight was our guide, Laura. She was warm, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable.
The tastings were delicious (who knew chocolate could taste so different at each stage?) and Laura made the whole process come alive. If you’re visiting Medellín, don’t miss this tour and definitely ask for Laura.
The tastings were delicious (who knew chocolate could taste so different at each stage?) and Laura made the whole process come alive. If you’re visiting Medellín, don’t miss this tour and definitely ask for Laura.
Josh M
Beautiful farm, delicious Chocolate
This was an overall fantastic experience. Laura (tour guide) was knowledgeable and great at explaining everything. The farm owners were
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This was an overall fantastic experience. Laura (tour guide) was knowledgeable and great at explaining everything. The farm owners were incredibly welcoming and provided a lovely afternoon where we learned about cacao farming, harvesting, and the chocolate making process. It was very hands on and a lot of fun. Highly recommend this tour to everyone
Michele P
Lovely Afternoon at the Farm
My chocolate farm experience with Erika was fantastic! The farm is nestled in the mountains amongst lush cocoa bean and
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My chocolate farm experience with Erika was fantastic! The farm is nestled in the mountains amongst lush cocoa bean and fruit trees not too far outside of Medellin. Learning about how cocoa beans are grown and processed was fascinating and I really enjoyed making my own chocolate bar. The host family was very kind and it was a real treat to be welcomed into their home. The views from the farm are spectacular. We had a nice afternoon breeze and saw lovely birds and butterflies. Erika is a wonderful guide – her love for Medellin and the surrounding area really shined through. She made me feel super comfortable the entire tour and I really appreciated all of the insights she provided into local culture. Definitely book this tour!
bspence98
Loved it. Highly recommend!
We had an amazing time on this tour! It felt so special and unique visiting a family farm and getting
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We had an amazing time on this tour! It felt so special and unique visiting a family farm and getting to go through the chocolate making process that the family has been doing for generations. The guide, the hosts, and everybody involved were super personable and welcoming. Highly recommend this tour to anybody traveling in the area!
missif
Authentic chocolate tour
Highly recommend this tour ! Sara is the most amazing guide, full of knowledge and energy. We learned a lot
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Highly recommend this tour !
Sara is the most amazing guide, full of knowledge and energy. We learned a lot with her and everyone should know her if they come to Medellin.
Sandra and her family also welcomed us so well into their house and garden, it was a great experience.
Sara is the most amazing guide, full of knowledge and energy. We learned a lot with her and everyone should know her if they come to Medellin.
Sandra and her family also welcomed us so well into their house and garden, it was a great experience.
Anna T
Excelente experiencia!
El tour de Guatapé y la finca de cacao en Medellín fue increíble. Disfrutamos mucho del paisaje y aprendimos sobre
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El tour de Guatapé y la finca de cacao en Medellín fue increíble. Disfrutamos mucho del paisaje y aprendimos sobre el cacao y elaboración de chocolate. Agradecemos especialmente a nuestro guía Andres, quien fue muy profesional y amable, y nos hizo ajustes especiales a nuestro horario para que todo fuera perfecto. ¡Totalmente recomendable!
Jaime O
Chocolate Tour near Medellín
We loved DE chocolate tour with Laura. My two children had a wonderful experience. I recommend them ♥️ we would
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We loved DE chocolate tour with Laura. My two children had a wonderful experience. I recommend them ♥️ we would do this tour again.
Maryori c
For chocolate lovers
I did this tour with my 13 year old daughter and we loved it. Our fantastic guide was Erika who
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I did this tour with my 13 year old daughter and we loved it. Our fantastic guide was Erika who brought great energy to the trip from the moment she picked us up from our hotel to when she dropped us off.
Our drive to the farm brought us through beautiful scenery and through different areas which Erika commented so we could understand what we were seeing and the history of the area.
The arrival at the well-kept farm of Efren and Alicia was welcoming and we got to see how Efren caught fish using a net before the cocoa tour started with his daughter. We learned about the different stages of cocoa growing and the different types before picking some pods ourselves and getting beans ready for fermentation. We learned to roast and turn the beans into a paste with which we made our own chocolate bars. After the workshop we enjoyed a hot chocolate with a cheese brioche whilst admiring the amazing view from the farm.
Thanks to our hosts and Erika for such a great experience
Our drive to the farm brought us through beautiful scenery and through different areas which Erika commented so we could understand what we were seeing and the history of the area.
The arrival at the well-kept farm of Efren and Alicia was welcoming and we got to see how Efren caught fish using a net before the cocoa tour started with his daughter. We learned about the different stages of cocoa growing and the different types before picking some pods ourselves and getting beans ready for fermentation. We learned to roast and turn the beans into a paste with which we made our own chocolate bars. After the workshop we enjoyed a hot chocolate with a cheese brioche whilst admiring the amazing view from the farm.
Thanks to our hosts and Erika for such a great experience
cr4zym0gs
Fantastic, fun and educational
Sara showed us a wonderful time. She was very knowledgeable about the history, economics and agriculture of Colombia which made
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Sara showed us a wonderful time. She was very knowledgeable about the history, economics and agriculture of Colombia which made for some great commentary on our drive to the cacao farm. The experience at the farm was fantastic! Sara showed us around, explained in both English and Spanish and answered any questions we had along the way. I would definitely take another tour with her.
Truman J
Highly recommend
From the moment we arrived, we were treated like family. I learned how the chocolate was made and felt connected
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From the moment we arrived, we were treated like family. I learned how the chocolate was made and felt connected with nature and the people and tradition behind it. Laura was an excellent guide!
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Creating Chocolate and Laughs
This was such an intimate and enjoyable experience! Laura our driver and tour guide was very knowledgeable and amiable and
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This was such an intimate and enjoyable experience! Laura our driver and tour guide was very knowledgeable and amiable and interpreted everything with ease. The family that runs the farm was warm and inviting and made the experience fun. We had plenty of laughs and learned a lot while crafting our chocolate!
Austin R
Highly Recommend!!
This was such a wonderful experience in the more rural side of Colombia! If you have a chance, you should
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This was such a wonderful experience in the more rural side of Colombia! If you have a chance, you should definitely make a day trip out of this. Our guide, Laura, was so energetic, kind, and enthusiastic during our trip there, for the tour itself, and on the way back. We got to learn not only about the process of making chocolate, but the history of other parts of the country. During this tour, we got to participate in the process, try different types of chocolate, walk around the farm with the family and pets, and eat some homemade cheese bread. My friends and I really enjoyed this private tour!! 🙂
Eryn P
Best tour of my trip!
Sara was such a great guide. I did the chocolate farm tour (mostly because I’m not a coffee person). First,
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Sara was such a great guide. I did the chocolate farm tour (mostly because I’m not a coffee person). First, her English was fantastic. While I can follow some Spanish this allowed me to learn so much more from the moment I hopped in the car. Second, I appreciated the intimate nature of the tour… we did not land at some touristy farm that feels like disneyland, this was a real family farm, just us and the dogs running around. I learned so much and all I could think was I wish my family was with me because they’d have a blast. I’m going to book Guatapé/Comuna 13 next.
[of note, I’m American, with Spanish that allows me to “get by” but you don’t need to know any as the guide speaks English, booking was easy through Venmo for me and I brought some cash to buy chocolate and tip guide]
[of note, I’m American, with Spanish that allows me to “get by” but you don’t need to know any as the guide speaks English, booking was easy through Venmo for me and I brought some cash to buy chocolate and tip guide]
Jamie B
Fantastic chocolate tour
The chocolate tour was excellent. Especially the nice, knowledgable and proffesional guidance of Sara is very much appreciated. In addition,
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The chocolate tour was excellent. Especially the nice, knowledgable and proffesional guidance of Sara is very much appreciated. In addition, very nice family who hosted the tour. 5 star rating for this tour and Sara.
Gino M
A unique and fun trip
The cocoa farm tour was exceptional. Erika was so knowledgeable about Medellin and the local area and was generous in
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The cocoa farm tour was exceptional. Erika was so knowledgeable about Medellin and the local area and was generous in sharing her insights with us throughout the day, so the tour was more than just the farm! The farm itself was beautiful and our whole family really enjoyed the process of picking the cacao, tasting it fresh, and then roasting and making the chocolate. The farm family were so kind and nice too. We really enjoyed the peaceful hot chocolate and cheese bread on their veranda.
emmaco
Best tour in Medellin!
This was our absolute favorite tour in Colombia! A very special and unique look into the chocolate making process and
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This was our absolute favorite tour in Colombia! A very special and unique look into the chocolate making process and the lives of a local family who runs the farm. Highly highly recommend!
Ryan G
Cacao, flowers, birds & so much more
This cacao tour was amazing! Thank you so much to Sara, Doña Alicia and Sara for this wonderful experience. Saying
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This cacao tour was amazing!
Thank you so much to Sara, Doña Alicia and Sara for this wonderful experience. Saying we learned about cacao falls short. We ate different types of fruits, saw flowers we had never seen, and heard birds we had never heard. This was a real experience where we learned about cacao and its process to become chocolate. I
can’t recommend it enough!
Thank you so much to Sara, Doña Alicia and Sara for this wonderful experience. Saying we learned about cacao falls short. We ate different types of fruits, saw flowers we had never seen, and heard birds we had never heard. This was a real experience where we learned about cacao and its process to become chocolate. I
can’t recommend it enough!
Davide M
Chocolate Chronicles
Truly a wonderful experience. The farm was amazing and so peaceful. The Family was so welcoming and hospitable. The tour
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Truly a wonderful experience. The farm was amazing and so peaceful. The Family was so welcoming and hospitable. The tour was very hands on and informative. Andres was great, super friendly and knowledgeable. A must do tour if in the Medellin area. You learn so much about what true chocolate is and makes you rethink eating regular store bought bars.
Zee V
Best tour
Sarah was amazing. Hands down, the best tour in Medillín. I will recommend her and this tour to anybody coming
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Sarah was amazing. Hands down, the best tour in Medillín. I will recommend her and this tour to anybody coming to Medillín, and I hope to see her again on future tours.
Stephen B
Beautiful Chocolate Farm in the Mountains
My friends and I had such an amazing time picking the chocolate and learning all about the chocolate making process.
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My friends and I had such an amazing time picking the chocolate and learning all about the chocolate making process. Honestly, the true magic was in the small mountain side home and farm that we were so generously invited into by Sandra and her family. Sandra and everyone on the farm were super kind and welcoming, they made us feel like part of the family.
Laura, our tour guide, was nothing shy of Incredible. She had so much to tell us not only about the farm and chocolate, but also about Medellín as a city. If you have the chance you should definitely try to request her as your tour guide for this trip!!
Thanks again to Sandra, her family and Laura for the best tour we did in Medellin! See you next time
Laura, our tour guide, was nothing shy of Incredible. She had so much to tell us not only about the farm and chocolate, but also about Medellín as a city. If you have the chance you should definitely try to request her as your tour guide for this trip!!
Thanks again to Sandra, her family and Laura for the best tour we did in Medellin! See you next time
Adam C
**Unforgettable Chocolate Tour in Medellin – A True Taste of Culture!**
The chocolate tour in Medellin was an absolute highlight of my trip! Every moment felt so special, from learning about
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The chocolate tour in Medellin was an absolute highlight of my trip! Every moment felt so special, from learning about the chocolate-making process to meeting the incredible family behind it. Making chocolate from scratch was such a fun and unique experience, but honestly, the best part was connecting with the family who shared their craft with us. They were so warm, genuine, and truly interested in getting to know us – it made the experience feel personal and meaningful.
Sara, our guide, was fantastic! Her passion for chocolate and love for Medellin shined through every part of the tour. She’s one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had, making us feel completely at home while sharing her deep knowledge and enthusiasm.
If you’re visiting Medellin, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience! It’s not just about chocolate – it’s about getting a real taste of Medellin’s heart and culture. Highly recommend!
Sara, our guide, was fantastic! Her passion for chocolate and love for Medellin shined through every part of the tour. She’s one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had, making us feel completely at home while sharing her deep knowledge and enthusiasm.
If you’re visiting Medellin, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience! It’s not just about chocolate – it’s about getting a real taste of Medellin’s heart and culture. Highly recommend!
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Brooke V
Way beyond expectations! Dont miss it
It was a unique experience where we learned hands on about the process of making chocolate from harvesting the fruit
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It was a unique experience where we learned hands on about the process of making chocolate from harvesting the fruit to eating our own chocolate
Gito
6+ stars
Would give more stars if I could. Authentic and educational. This is a small family farm. The family is sweet
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Would give more stars if I could. Authentic and educational. This is a small family farm. The family is sweet and welcoming. It was a very relaxing tour
Frank
Awesome tour and guide
I recently visited a family chocolate farm and had a fantastic experience! The tour was incredibly informative and engaging, thanks
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I recently visited a family chocolate farm and had a fantastic experience! The tour was incredibly informative and engaging, thanks to our wonderful guide, Sara. Her knowledge about the chocolate-making process was impressive, and she made the experience fun for everyone. I truly appreciated the warm atmosphere and the chance to learn about the farm’s history and practices. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to enjoy delicious chocolate and gain insight into the craft!
Thea H
Chocolates lovers get ready to discover nature like you never seen before.
Beautiful family farm, tucked away in the Andes Mountains, producing so much more than Cacao. Yula, was on point with
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Beautiful family farm, tucked away in the Andes Mountains, producing so much more than Cacao. Yula, was on point with facts
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Jaleel A
Your own personal chocolate factory
The experience was great. The pick up was punctual. On the way to the venue the guide Sara shared with
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The experience was great. The pick up was punctual. On the way to the venue the guide Sara shared with us interesting things about the Medellin, it’s surroundings and Colombia in general, with personal details. The farm activity was even more than I expected, all as advertised: harvesting (and not only cacao), roastind, grinding, mixing the flavors and forming our proper chocolate bars. Many thanks to the hosts. I recommend.
Vadim L
I’d do it again!
An amazing experience. The family was great and our tour guide Sarah, couldn’t be better! The chocolate and the farm
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An amazing experience. The family was great and our tour guide Sarah, couldn’t be better! The chocolate and the farm was so breathtaking!
Vin R
12/10 would recommend
One of my favorite tours I have been on. It’s very informative and the family was very very kind. I
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One of my favorite tours I have been on. It’s very informative and the family was very very kind. I would recommend this tour to everyone, especially if you enjoy hands on activities.
Megan M
Incredible private experience
Awesome!! From pickup to drop off, Laura was an amazi guide. This was the most special day of our trip.
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Awesome!! From pickup to drop off, Laura was an amazi guide. This was the most special day of our trip. The family whose house hosted us could not have been any nicer and more accommodating – the mom, dad, and daughter (plus their dogs!) were so welcoming it felt like we were visiting family. Our 7 & 9 year olds loved every part of it! Bring clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Well worth it.
JenniferB_NYC
A fun and interactive cacao experience
Being in Colombia a few times already, we knew it was time to venture out past the city and see
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Being in Colombia a few times already, we knew it was time to venture out past the city and see more of all that this beautiful country has to offer. We had no expectations going on this trip; however we were thoroughly surprised by the adventure offered and memories made with our family. I researched and found multiple tours offering cacao farming however this one was priced most reasonable and seemed the closest to where we were staying at in el poblado.
Andres, our tour guide was honest at the very beginning and said he loved to do tours “off the beaten path” that is to say we were going to be able to get fully immersed in the understanding of how cacao is grown and harvested to support a local farmer and his family. Any question we had was fully answered by him and he made the trip fun and enjoyable.
As much as I would like to give away other details as to what you can expect on this trip, I’ll leave it up to you to just book it and see for your own how enjoyable it is as my words here wouldn’t do it justice! I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone, particularly those who love chocolate and want to value the work and time it takes to make it.
Andres, our tour guide was honest at the very beginning and said he loved to do tours “off the beaten path” that is to say we were going to be able to get fully immersed in the understanding of how cacao is grown and harvested to support a local farmer and his family. Any question we had was fully answered by him and he made the trip fun and enjoyable.
As much as I would like to give away other details as to what you can expect on this trip, I’ll leave it up to you to just book it and see for your own how enjoyable it is as my words here wouldn’t do it justice! I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone, particularly those who love chocolate and want to value the work and time it takes to make it.
Eric Rodriguez
Wonderful and Unique Experience
This is not your typical tour. From the moment that Andrés Picked us up to the end of the tour,
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This is not your typical tour. From the moment that Andrés Picked us up to the end of the tour, it felt as if we were taking a day trip into the Columbian countryside with a local friend who is showing us around. When we got to our destination, we met Oscar who owns the chocolate farm. We learned about the entire process of planting and maintaining cacao trees, and how to replant them to increase productivity. Oscar does an excellent job of explaining how to recognize the cacao fruit when it is ripe and how to safely clip them off the tree.
Next, we go up to Oscar’s house Where we learned the entire process of fermenting, toasting, peeling, and grinding the cacao into chocolate. This tour also gives you an opportunity to participate in the process yourself. The final phase of taking the ground chocolate and putting it into molds for the final product is also explained and you are allowed to participate in the process. Finally you get to taste the different types of chocolate produced in the farm and have a chance, if you wish, to buy some to take home. At the end, Oscar‘s wife served us a cup of hot chocolate from their homemade chocolate which was very delicious.
If you are looking for an off the beaten path tour, seeing nature, and immersing yourself with Local culture in Columbia, this tour is for you. it was such a beautiful experience that I will be bringing my family next year to take part in this tour. This is a must not miss personal tour from Medellin, Colombia.
Next, we go up to Oscar’s house Where we learned the entire process of fermenting, toasting, peeling, and grinding the cacao into chocolate. This tour also gives you an opportunity to participate in the process yourself. The final phase of taking the ground chocolate and putting it into molds for the final product is also explained and you are allowed to participate in the process. Finally you get to taste the different types of chocolate produced in the farm and have a chance, if you wish, to buy some to take home. At the end, Oscar‘s wife served us a cup of hot chocolate from their homemade chocolate which was very delicious.
If you are looking for an off the beaten path tour, seeing nature, and immersing yourself with Local culture in Columbia, this tour is for you. it was such a beautiful experience that I will be bringing my family next year to take part in this tour. This is a must not miss personal tour from Medellin, Colombia.
Xavier S from San Juan, Puerto Rico
An authentic cacao experience
If you want to get out of the city and experience how cacao is actually grown and produced, I would
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If you want to get out of the city and experience how cacao is actually grown and produced, I would recommend this tour over any chocolate class you would find in the city. This tour took us through absolutely all the steps from planting the cacao plant through making chocolate bars. The farmer Oscar was more than happy to answer all our questions about the cacao plant (or any of his other plants for that matter), and I would recommend asking this guy as many questions as possible. He lights up with a smile every time you do, and he knows all there is to know about the production. If your Spanish is not that solid, the guide Andres will happily translate it for you! The trip in the car from Medellín to the farm and back with Andres also taught us a lot about the city and Colombia in general. Again, ask as many questions as possible, and you’ll be handsomely rewarded! This tour did not in any way feel “mass produced” that many other tours do, you really do get in touch with the Colombians themselves.
Martsva from Trondheim, Norway
Super authentic cacao farm visit with great guide!
We went to Oscar’s small family run farm just outside of Medellin with Andres and lóved it! It truely is
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We went to Oscar’s small family run farm just outside of Medellin with Andres and lóved it! It truely is one of the highlights of our stay in Medellin. It felt like being on the road for a day with a friend who explained a lot about life in Medellin and Colombia in general (big kuddos to Andres!). Visiting the farm was great and super authentic. Its a small farm, nothing touristy. Just a super sweet family opening the doors of their own home for us to teach us about cacao production and show us a bit about farm life in general. We started at the plantation and ended up making, eating and drinking our own chocolate. They actually grow a lot more on the farm so we also went home with freshly picked fruits. Oh happy day!
We visited with two kids (almost 2yrs old and 4yrs old) and it went great. Because of traveling with kids we preferred a private tour which was a great choice. It offers the possibility to be more flexible and gives them more space to just play around. Our oldest one really liked being outside on the farm, picking fruits and making cacao from the beans. Super educational and fun for him as well.
Andres, thanks again for showing us this great place and giving us more insight into life in Medellin.
We visited with two kids (almost 2yrs old and 4yrs old) and it went great. Because of traveling with kids we preferred a private tour which was a great choice. It offers the possibility to be more flexible and gives them more space to just play around. Our oldest one really liked being outside on the farm, picking fruits and making cacao from the beans. Super educational and fun for him as well.
Andres, thanks again for showing us this great place and giving us more insight into life in Medellin.
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RiannNL from Amsterdam, The Netherlands
You will never go back to regular chocolate again
What an incredible tour, from the minute Andres picked us up and shared his knowledge about coffee then chocolate we
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What an incredible tour, from the minute Andres picked us up and shared his knowledge about coffee then chocolate we were hooked. Arriving at Oscars finca was like arriving at a friends house, Oscar is knowledgeable and passionate about all plants on his property especially chocolate. He cut open different types of chocolate plants for us to taste all incredibly delicious, he cut some sugar cane that he uses to sweeten the chocolate for us to taste. Everything that goes into the chocolate he grows. We chose ginger flavor and I have never tasted such fresh spicy ginger like that. He will make bespoke chocolate just for you and you take it home!!! His wife and son are just as passionate which was totally contagious.
If you like supporting small local farmers I would absolutely highly recommend this tour.
If you like supporting small local farmers I would absolutely highly recommend this tour.
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Synthiab from Bordeaux, France
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| Where do you pick us up? | At your place anywhere in El Poblado and Laureles |
| What time do you pick us up? | Any time from these options: |
How long does it last? | 6 hours from pick up to drop off |
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| What does it include? | - Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Medellin - English speaking knowledgeable guide - Cacao farm entry fees - Delicious snack at the farm |
Like our top-ranked coffee tour, the Medellín Day Trips Chocolate Tour in Medellin is an authentic and personal experience, where you'll get a chance to observe all the steps required to produce high-quality artisanal chocolate on a traditional Colombian family farm.
Just read the reviews of this tour on Tripadvisor. They are all amazing!!
Well, MedellinDayTrips have set up this tour under the same principles and a similar lay out that gives you a complete understanding of the process of chocolate, but especially artisanal process.
You'll have the opportunity to connect with nature and pick cacao fruits straight from the tree, as well as support the local farmers who make their living producing cacao.
Chocolate Tour in Medellin Itinerary:
The tour starts on your doorstep--we'll pick you up in our comfortable, private vehicle from wherever you are staying in Medellín.
Then the journey to the farm starts: the driving time is 1 hour and 20 minutes on a safe, well-maintained road through beautiful, Andean mountainscapes.
Upon arriving to the cacao farm, you'll receive a warm welcome in the form of the farmers' big smiles and a fresh organic mandarin juice.
Introduction to the cacao production process:
For the first part of the Chocolate Tour in Medellin farm experience, you will gain insight to the world of chocolate, discussing subjects big and small, including:
- The history of chocolate and its production worldwide
- How to maintain a healthy plantation
- Natural enemies of the cacao fruits and how to control them
After this complete introduction, you'll almost have enough knowledge to start your own cacao farm!
For the next part of the tour, you'll learn about the complete process for making artisanal chocolate, while touring the plantation grounds.
First Step in our Chocolate Tour in Medellin: Picking cacao in the plantation
As you walk through the plantation you'll see cacao plants in their natural form, as well as other natural local products like mandarin trees, coffee plants, plantain trees and more.
It's important to mention that this is a small farm with around 250 cacao trees and a small but very good quality production.
You'll even get to use tools to pick the cacao from the trees.
But this Chocolate Tour in Medellin still has more to offer.
Second Step: Fermenting and Drying the cacao seeds
After picking ripe cacao fruits, we'll head back to the farm for the next step: fermenting.
To ferment the cacao, we need to cut the fruit and extract the seeds. You'll also get a chance to try the raw chocolate fruit which is deliciously sweet.
Once we've opened the fruit, we pour the seeds into wooden containers to ferment for six days.
After fermenting, the cacao then needs to be dried.
To dry the fermented cacao, we either use a green house that we call Marquesina or by just spreading them out on the ground to dry in the sun.
Depending on the weather, the cacao will dry for 5-10 days.
After drying, the cacao is then ready to be roasted.
Third Step in our Chocolate Tour in Medellin: Roasting and grinding.
On our farm, we roast the chocolate in a very artisanal way, using a simple pot on a wood fire, that, after stirring it for about 30 minutes, gives it an amazing subtle woody flavor.
After roasting the cacao beans, we remove the husk and manually separate them.
Once the beans are husk-free they are ready to be ground and melted.
At this point, we can add in some natural seeds to give the chocolate different premium flavors.
As a result of the friction from the artisanal grinder, the cacao beans melt, leaving us with our final product.
We use superb quality cacao to produce amazing fresh chocolate that can be made into hot chocolate or chocolate bars.
Fourth Step: Creating our own chocolate
The next process is super fun, you are going to mix your freshly ground chocolate with any of the ingredients we have available for you like powder milk, vanilla essence, green pepper, salt, sugar, ginger, lemon skin and more.
After making your own invention then we mold them and put them in the fridge and in the meantime we have a delicious and fresh cheese bread with hot chocolate (from the farm) with an spectacular view.
After eating this delicious cheese-bread and hot chocolate we are ready to receive our own-made chocolate that will be already solid and buy some in case you want.
Fair trade: Take some chocolate with you
Want to take some chocolate home as a gift? Don't worry, you won't have any problems with customs taking your fair trade handmade chocolate home with you.
We've already given you a detailed description of our Chocolate Tour in Medellin, but there's more still to learn, and photos don't do the experience justice. You'll see for yourself when you join us up in the fresh, clean air of the Andes mountains exploring the process from seed to cup with local farmers.
Ready for the chocolate experience of a lifetime? Just fill out the booking form and take the Chocolate Tour in Medellin with us.
All our tours can be paid securely with credit or debit card, Paypal or cash.
Please do not forget we give you a multi-trip discount as following:
| Trips you make with us | Discount you get |
| 2nd trip | 5% |
| 3 or more trips | 10% |
*Please read the terms and conditions that apply to our loyalty program.
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Jamie –
Sara was such a great guide. I did the chocolate farm tour (mostly because I’m not a coffee person). First, her English was fantastic. While I can follow some Spanish this allowed me to learn so much more from the moment I hopped in the car. Second, I appreciated the intimate nature of the tour… we did not land at some touristy farm that feels like disneyland, this was a real family farm, just us and the dogs running around. I learned so much and all I could think was I wish my family was with me because they’d have a blast. I’m going to book Guatapé/Comuna 13 next.
[of note, I’m American, with Spanish that allows me to “get by” but you don’t need to know any as the guide speaks English, booking was easy through Venmo for me and I brought some cash to buy chocolate and tip guide]
Mhorag –
I did this tour with my 13 year old daughter and we loved it. Our fantastic guide was Erika who brought great energy to the trip from the moment she picked us up from our hotel to when she dropped us off.
Our drive to the farm brought us through beautiful scenery and through different areas which Erika commented in perfect English so we could understand what we were seeing and the history of the area.
The arrival at the well-kept farm of Efren and Alicia was welcoming and we got to see how Efren caught fish using a net before the cocoa tour started with his daughter. We learned about the different stages of cocoa growing and the different types before picking some pods ourselves and getting beans ready for fermentation. We learned to roast and turn the beans into a paste with which we made our own chocolate bars. After the workshop we enjoyed a hot chocolate with a cheese brioche whilst admiring the amazing view from the farm.
Thanks to our hosts and Erika for such a great experience!
Anna –
Highly recommend this tour !
Sara is the most amazing guide, full of knowledge and energy. We learned a lot with her and everyone should know her if they come to Medellin.
Sandra and her family also welcomed us so well into their house and garden, it was a great experience.
janet –
Our guide was Alejandro, and he was fantastic from the beginning to the end of our wonderful learning adventure. He made a long ride due to heavy traffic whiz by with his steady stream of information and enlightenment. The family farm was great – very personal, we were able to go from picking cocoa to making a personalized chocolate bar! Yum. We were able to fly our drone to further enjoy the beautiful area in Barbosa. Great tour, great guide and wonderful family. Highly recommend. One thing: You need to be mobile enough to walk on uneven terrain.
Tatiana Rocca –
It was an amazing experience! Our guide Laura was the best guide we’ve ever had. A experience not to miss!