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Chocolate Farm Visit

Experience this delicious chocolate tour in Arenal, an educational experience for chocolate lovers of all kinds.

Discover the Secrets of Chocolate Farms

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The perfect tour for a slow-paced afternoon or morning, discovering all the history behind chocolate and cacao. First, get your taste buds ready as you try different forms of chocolate and various grades of darkness. Then, get a hot chocolate straight from the plant and learn the whole process behind this magical plant. Perfect for families or small groups, great for young ones as well!

Highlights

checkmark A calm experience. This tour is slow-paced in the best way possible, allowing you to learn and appreciate the art of chocolate making in an authentic yet laid-back manner.
checkmark Get your taste buds ready for unique new flavors as this tour includes many different forms of chocolate to taste from.
checkmark Lots of historical and cultural information regarding cacao, its harvesting, and the processes to turn it into chocolate.
checkmark Sustainable farmlands surrounded by nature that highlight ecological approaches to agriculture and culture.
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What to Expect from a Chocolate Farm Tour

Visit a cacao farm in Costa Rica

Enjoy a Chocolate Farm Tour

You've heard of Costa Rican coffee, but did you know that cacao is also grown here? The cacao bean is native to the Americas, and is what our favorite sweet snack, chocolate, derives from! Head to a nearby cacao plantation to learn how the entire process of chocolate production. See the different stages of the cacao bean, from pod to pulp to bean. And, of course, end your cultural experience with some freshly made chocolate! 

Like Eating Chocolate?

This tour is ideal for chocolate lovers of all ages. You'll visit a local chocolate farm to witness the chocolate-making process, from the cacao pod to the chocolate bar. Learn about the history and global impact of chocolate from knowledgeable guides. Taste test at every step during production. In the end, you’ll get a chocolate drink. Feel free to add your choice of spices to it. You can also buy chocolate bars made by a local women’s cooperative.

FAQ about Chocolate Farm Visit

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his activity is great for families or small groups interested in a laid-back yet informative experience. Great for chocolate lovers or foodies in general.

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