Gifts of the Earth Tour

5.0
(6 reviews)
Bucerias, Mexico

6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Escape the hustle and reconnect with nature and tradition in Nayarit. Start in Bucerías, then head to Planeta Cacao in Tondoroque to learn and create your own chocolate. Depending on the day, you'll visit either a pottery workshop with master potter Francisco in Valle de Banderas or you will visit a tropical orchard with Adela and Alberto, where you can sample fresh fruit and explore their garden. Finally, enjoy a hands-on tortilla-making lesson and savor local cuisine at El Jardín Secreto in Tapachula. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and timeless traditions of the region.

What's Included

Full Traditional Mexican meal
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide and Interpretation
Pottery Workshop or Tropical Flower Orchard
Fair Partner Payments
Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Café de Bucerías

Meet us at Café de Bucerías, which is located at number 9 Benito Juárez street, on the corner with Francisco I. Madero. Just look for the Human Connections sign.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Step back from the hustle and bustle of modern life to reconnect with the earth, the people of Nayarit, their timeless traditions, and yourself. Start your day in Bucerías and journey to Planeta Cacao in the peaceful town of Tondoroque. Here, you will immerse yourself in the history of cacao. Discover its deep roots in Mexican culture as you toast, grind, and create your own chocolate from scratch, while the rich aromas fill the air.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Valle de Banderas

    For your next stop, depending on the day, you will take part in either: Option A: An amazing Pottery Workshop, as you join master potter Francisco in Valle de Banderas and witness how his pottery, made from local clay, is a testament to patience and perseverance. Option B: A fascinating visit to a family-owned tropical oasis that grows everything from vibrant flowers to passion fruit and mangos. Sample their delicious fruit and stroll through their thriving orchard and experience life in harmony with nature.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Finally, arrive in the tranquil village of Tapachula and enter El Jardín Secreto, a family-owned restaurant steeped in tradition. Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on lesson in the ancient art of tortilla making. A deeper connection to the traditions that nourish body and spirit naturally unfolds as you savor their delicious regional cuisine.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Human Connections

Tags

Craft Classes

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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