Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate lover? BOOK NOW!

5.0
(22 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Do you love chocolate? Make your own chocolate bar and learn about Cacao, Chocolate and Colombian culture!

- Enjoy an interactive workshop in our Cacao House in Laureles, Medellin.
- Experience a tour of 3.5 hours in English or Spanish.
- Toast, peel and grind Cacao.
- Taste various Cacao drinks.
- Make artisanal Colombian Chocolate "bobos".
- Create your own personalized chocolate bar with toppings.
- Finish with an amazing Cacao Sour with rum!

What's Included

Photography assistance: our team will help you capture memorable moments during the workshop.
Workshop materials: apron, utensils, molds, and ingredients to personalize your chocolate bar.
One artisanal chocolate bar – Make and take home your own handmade chocolate bar.
WiFi available: stay connected while enjoying your experience.
Taste 4–5 cacao-based drinks and bites during the workshop.
Transportation: Guests must arrange their own way to The Cacao House.
Additional chocolate bars: One bar is included; extra bars can be made for an additional cost.
Personal expenses: Souvenirs or cacao-based products available for purchase.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The Cacao House is a spacious white house with distinctive brown gates, easy to spot when you arrive.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

- Overview:
Step into the world of Colombian cacao with an immersive workshop in Medellín. You’ll connect with cacao in an interactive environment, exploring its flavors and traditions. Learn how cacao has been cultivated, processed, and enjoyed for centuries in Colombia. This hands-on experience allows you to roast, peel, grind, and refine cacao beans, taste 4–5 different cacao preparations, and ultimately create your own artisanal chocolate bar to take home, with the option to purchase additional bars you craft.

- Why Travelers Choose This Experience:
Unlike a standard factory tour, this workshop is fully interactive and takes you through every stage of cacao transformation. It’s an intimate, authentic way to discover Colombian traditions while creating something of your own.

- What to Expect:

Learn about the history and cultural importance of cacao in Colombia.
Open a cacao pod and explore the beans in their natural state.
Roast, peel, and grind cacao beans using both traditional and modern techniques.
Taste 4–5 cacao-based preparations throughout the workshop.
Temper and personalize your own chocolate bar with unique molds and flavors (extra bars available at cost).

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

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

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