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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Overview
Your expert guide will share with you the knowledge of the local indigenous community, which has been cultivating cacao for many generations. The cacao plants are grown in the shade, and their pods display a wide variety of colors. You will have the opportunity to taste the beans both before processing—at which stage they are quite sweet—and after they have been roasted. The Bocas del Toro chocolate tour will walk you through the various stages of cacao processing, including harvesting, fermentation, drying, roasting, grinding, and final preparation. Cacao cultivation presents numerous challenges, including the threat of a lethal fungus capable of decimating the trees. As this is an organic plantation, no chemical pesticides are used.
What's included
Chocolate-making experience
Farm tour
Lunch
Chocolate
Land transfer from Almirante to the farm
Guide
Round-trip water taxi from Isla Colon to Almirante
Souvenirs or products to buy
What to expect
Almirante
3h
Most people love chocolate, yet they have no idea how it is made. On this chocolate tour in Bocas del Toro, you will visit a working cacao plantation where you can observe the entire process of crafting authentic chocolate. Begin your journey at this organic farm, nestled in a beautiful valley at the foot of Panama’s Central Mountain Range. The biodiversity of this location is truly remarkable. During the tour, you may encounter sloths, brightly colored frogs, and numerous bird species—including toucans. The farm visit involves walking at a moderate pace, and some sections of the trail are steep; therefore, this tour is not suitable for individuals with mobility limitations.
Enjoy a traditional lunch prepared by the indigenous community, which typically consists of a protein source—such as chicken or fish—accompanied by rice and root vegetables like yuca, ñame, ñampi, or otoe. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to interact with members of the indigenous community.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Transporte Bocatoreña's office is located inside the Hotel Bocas del Toro in Isla Colon.
End point
Transporte Bocatoreña's office is located inside the Hotel Bocas del Toro in Isla Colon.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for people with mobility impairments
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
