This chocolate tour in Uvita offers an interactive experience to learn about the traditional process of making chocolate, from the plant to the preparation of an artisanal chocolate drink.
The activity takes place on a farm surrounded by nature and cacao plantations, where you’ll learn about the different stages of the process, including fermentation, drying, roasting, and grinding the beans. During the experience, you’ll taste cacao at various stages of preparation and participate in the traditional production process using ancient tools like the metate.
In addition to the artisanal process, the tour includes information on the cultural and ceremonial importance of cacao in the indigenous civilizations of Central America, where chocolate was considered a sacred drink.
This experience combines culture, gastronomy, and ancestral traditions in a natural setting in the South Pacific region of Costa Rica.
This experience promotes responsible tourism practices through local partnerships, adherence to wildlife observation guidelines, and experiences related to Costa Rica’s natural and cultural heritage.
