- 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).
Mariana was our tour guide today and she explained the cacao process well done! She was bilingual and spoke English and Spanish very well where she created a very well friendly environment. I learn a lot today on how to make chocolate! Really worth it
Valentina was incredible. I will repeat it again.
Valentina Incredible, tour guy, very knowledgeable, extremely friendly Made this trip unforgettable just like the experience! 1000% recommend
It was a very beautiful experience Fully recommended Valentina is the best
A very nice experience for the kids. Valentina was very friendly and knowledgeable. She made sure the kids were engaged and having fun while making chocolate. It was a nice touch having different drinks derived from the husks of the cacao plant. The facility was clean and welcoming. We were surprised with the chocolate ritual part. Yes, making chocolate was the fun part!
Valentina was a great guide, i’m a solo traveler and i felt very cared during the event even when there was a family with 2 children also in the group. i highly recommend the experience:)
We had an amazing tour with Juliet. She was so knowledgeable and interesting. Highly recommend.
Juliette was amazing; very nice and friendly plus good playlist
We had a super great experience. 3+ hours FLEW by. We learned so much about the different forms of chocolate. Julieth was our guide and she was FANTASTIC. Would totally recommend.
Julliet is AWESOME.. very nice vibes and very good story telling
The tour was a really cool experience. I loved making chocolate from scratch. Julieth was a great guide! Her attitude made the whole experience more fun. Would totally recommend it!
Julieth was wonderful. Making our own chocolate was an amazing experience. And the tasting through the class was also great. A nice way to experience a little of the history of cacao.
This experience is both exquisite and excellent transcending the ability of these paltry words adequately to point. You will be both educated and edified by the authentic quality which the entire Team exemplifies. This is a Core Memory 💕
Julieta was an amazing tour guide! She was very informative, kind, patient and answered all of our questions. Definitely would recommend this experience to everyone who comes to Colombia! The taste of the chocolates are 👌
The tour was so fun and interesting!!! Julieta was a amazing guide and I loved her energy.
Just had the most amazing cacao experience with Mariana A.! Honestly, everything was a 10/10. The story, the history, the guidance, the flavours, and especially the hands-on experience. You can really feel the passion and knowledge behind everything she shares. It was so much more than just a tour; it was an experience that engaged all your senses and left you appreciating cacao in a whole new way. Absolutely loved every minute of it. If you’re in Medellín, this is definitely an experience worth having!
Everything was amazing our guide Mariana was phenomenal she was very knowledgeable and made this an unforgettable experience
Mariana is amazing! Got to learn a lot about cacao, the market and the Colombian culture. Very good guide and very patient.
Marianna did a great job with the entire experience. Me and my wife had a great time.
The experience was great, we learned about chocolate history, about the process and we made our own bars, Mariana was with us in the experience and she was great, amazing English as well!
Amazing time if I could give 10 stars I would. Highly recommended
It’s a great experience, learning about how cocoa is harvested and learning how chocolate is made from start to finish with hands on experience.
It was a great experience, learning about how to make chocolate from start to finish and lots of hands on, Mariama was great as our tour guide, very knowledgeable.
Mariana is an excelent guide. Very kind and polite. We enjoyed our experience
This is a must experience. You will be involved in learning of preparing and processing of cacao into chocolate. Also, there was many tasting during our journey.
Wonderful expiriance had a lot of fun with my best friend. It was my second time visiting and it just reminded me how wonderful.
The experience is a must if you’re in Medellin! Great few hours of learning about Colombian cacao as well as making your own chocolate with a lot of chocolate tasting throughout. Mariana was an incredible guide, knowledgeable, funny and overall delivered an unforgettable experience ✨
Wonderful experience, will definitely will come back and recommend 👌 Mariana was super 👌 love her
Absolute blast the tour guide was noce and friendly and taught me very much there were so many little things to do and they knew so much about chocalate and cacao They helped with pictures and it was awesome would go again with my partner
Was a great experience! Thank you so much.
We had an absolutely amazing experience on this chocolate tour! We learned so much about cocoa, from its origins and production process to its cultural significance and the many different products that can be made from it. Our guides (shout out to VALENTINA!!) were amazing, welcoming, and knowledgable, making us feel right at home. We loved participating in the cocoa ceremony, making our own chocolates, and tasting different drinks made from cocoa husks. Everything felt so authentic, hands-on, and thoughtfully put together. This was genuinely one of the best experiences we've had while traveling abroad! If you're looking for an authentic, immersive cultural and culinary experience, book this tour! You won't regret it!
We had an amazing chocolate tour with Valentina in Colombia! She made the entire experience feel incredibly authentic, personal, and meaningful. The chocolate ceremony was beautiful and something we’ll genuinely remember for a long time. Valentina was warm, knowledgeable, and passionate about what she was sharing, and you could tell she truly cared about giving us a special experience rather than just a typical tour. We learned so much, had a great time, and felt completely immersed in the culture and tradition behind the chocolate. If you’re visiting Colombia and looking for a unique, authentic experience, I highly recommend booking with Valentina. Easily one of the highlights of our trip!
Juliet was an excellent guide! Taught us all about chocolate from the tree to the bean to making our own chocolate bar. We did a meditation and exfoliated our hands and arms. The hot chocolate and cheese was delicious!
Had a tour with Juliet and she was amazing !! 10/10 recommend her. We did a lot of fun things and she ensured that we had a good time!!
Excelente tour! Thankyou so much Juliet! 10/10 Great explanation, vibes and music
Tour guide was very fun 10/10 recommend Juliet!
Julieta gave a very nice experience
If you're visiting Medellín, I highly recommend the Colombian Cacao Experience. From beginning to end, it was educational, interactive, relaxing, and, most importantly, a lot of fun! A huge shoutout to our amazing tour guide, Mariana! She was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and fluent in both English and Spanish. She made the entire experience feel personal and welcoming, walking us through every step, answering all our questions, and making sure we were having a great time while learning about Colombian cacao and its history. Overall, 5/5 stars! I had an amazing time and would absolutely come back, especially to share this experience with friends and family. Thank you again, Mariana, for making this such a memorable experience!
Very fun and interactive experience, would recommend!
Mariana is very knowledgeable, shared good energy, and fun vibes. We had a small energetic group that shared more than chocolate - we enjoyed the beautiful moments and made lovely memories. Worth the money and the memories.
Such a great experience for any Medellín visitors! Price was very reasonable for the quality of experience and the rooms were beautiful. Very good to book with friends. Be sure to book with Mariana!! :) <3
Mariana was amazing!!! She was super knowledgeable and made everything personal! She even made the effort to remember all of our names<3. One of the best experiences we had in Medellín!
Incredible experience! Super unique activity that really kept us all engaged and having a blast the entire time. Mariana was incredible. She is so knowledgeable and shared so much with us. She kept the energy high and fun the entire time.
Great time ! Was cool doing the process from start to finish. Snacks and drinks were tasty
Mariana was a lovely and very knowledgeable guide, she made the whole experience a breeze and so much fun!
We had an amazing experience at the Colombian Cacao experience. For the price, you get a full experience including mutiple drinks, education, a meditation, alongside roasting, grinding and molding the chocolate. Mafe was an incredible guide and so sweet. Highly recommend!
Amazing experience! Mafe was an amazing teacher and host!
Loved the experience with Mafe!
Juliett was the BEST guide!! Super interactive and knowledgeable. Definitely will recommend this to anyone who visits!
It was a really fun interactive experience. Juliette our guide was great!! Had a fantastic time.
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