Choco Adventure Tour: Organic Cocoa Farm Experience and Mendiguaca Beach Day from Santa Marta
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short, easy walks on dirt paths and a relaxed afternoon on the beach.
Overview
Taste the Sierra Nevada: spend a morning with women-led, organic cocoa producers—sampling raw pulp, learning fermentation and small-batch chocolate craft—then finish the day on the quiet sands of Mendiguaca. This eight-hour private tour pairs food culture with coastal downtime.
Choco Adventure Tour: Organic Cocoa Farm Experience and Mendiguaca Beach Day from Santa Marta
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The morning air in the Sierra Nevada arrives like a slow exhale—thick with damp earth and the sweet, bright scent of cacao. On the Choco Adventure Tour you step from an air-conditioned van into a working organic plantation where leaves hush as you pass and cacao pods hang like lanterns in the understory. Women from the territory lead the day: guiding you through shaded rows, breaking open ripe pods so the white, tangy pulp can be tasted raw, and explaining how those sticky beans will become the table chocolate you sample later.
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Adventure Tips
Wear grippy shoes
Plantation paths can be uneven and muddy after rain—trail runners or light hiking shoes with good tread are ideal.
Bring cash for snacks and souvenirs
Small-batch products like nougat and chocolate bread are often sold on-site by local families and may not accept cards.
Hydrate and sun-protect for the beach
Carry a reusable water bottle and sunscreen for the afternoon on Mendiguaca’s open sand.
Ask for a fermentation walkthrough
If you want a deeper understanding, request the step-by-step fermentation and drying demo—guides can extend that portion if you’re curious.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Capuchin monkeys
- Toucan and parrot species
History
Cacao cultivation in the Sierra Nevada combines Indigenous agricultural knowledge with campesino stewardship; many local producers maintain multi-generational farms and craft techniques handed down across families.
Conservation
The tour supports organic farms and women-led cooperatives; visitors are encouraged to minimize waste and buy local products directly to keep revenue in the community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Grippy trail shoes
Handles muddy farm paths and coastal sand better than sandals.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated and reduces single-use plastic in sensitive rural areas.
Sun protection (hat + sunscreen)
The coastal afternoon and exposed farm rows offer little shade at midday.
summer specific
Light rain jacket
Mountain weather can shift; a compact shell keeps you comfortable during brief showers.
spring specific