Welcome to this mesmerizing sensory adventure that plunges you into the very heart of our culture, leading you directly to an authentic cacao farm on Ecuador’s coastal region. You are about to discover the Montubio Tradition: We will experience firsthand the lifestyle, customs, and rich traditions of the coastal “Montubio Culture,” the ancestral guardians of this precious crop.

🫕 During this cacao journey, we will learn in excruciating detail how the fruit is transformed into the chocolate bar we know and love today. Within this process, we will experience:

• Harvesting and tasting the fresh fruit (the cacao pulp or “baba”).

• The crucial processes of fermentation and drying.

• The roasting, grinding, and final refining.

🌱 Interactive Farm Experience:

• Botanical Walk: As we stroll through the plantation, we will admire the native flora of the countryside.

• Harvest & Tasting: We will taste approximately a dozen tropical fruits harvested by our own hands.

• History & Process: We will hear the fascinating history of cacao beans and compare traditional processes with the modern techniques used to craft the finest chocolate. 🇪🇨 Ecuador is recognized as one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality cacao!

🍫 Complete Cacao Process: The plantation visit encompasses the entire lifecycle of cacao—from seed, through grafting, harvesting, sun-drying, and roasting, finally resulting in pure, aromatic cacao paste.

Delights Included! To complete this day of cultural immersion, we will enjoy a delicious traditional lunch served right in the farm’s own cabin.