Coffee & Chocolate Private Tour in Medellin: Genuine Experience
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About This Tour in Medellín
Why Visit Medellín?
Medellín, Colombia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Medellín provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Medellín
You can reach Medellín, Colombia by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Coffee and cacao farms Entrance fees included
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Bilingual Guide
- Pick up and drop off at your place in El Poblado or Laureles
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is a 800 ft steep hike in the nature, we can stop as much as you want/need to catch the breath and appreciate the stunning views but please be aware of this hike before you book.
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Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Your day begins right at your doorstep as... 2 hours
Your day begins right at your doorstep as we pick you up and head north of Medellín—just an hour away—through breathtaking landscapes. Upon arrival, we're greeted by cacao farmers. We leave our vehicle at the cacao farm and begin a scenic 800-foot (approx. 250 meters) uphill hike to the coffee farm. Since there’s no road access, the trail can be steep, but we’ll take our time to enjoy the spectacular views. The hike takes about 10–15 minutes ascending and 8–10 minutes descending. As the trail is natural terrain, we recommend wearing trekking boots or shoes with good grip, especially if the ground is wet. At the coffee farm, the hosts welcome us with a cup of premium Colombian coffee. A coffee expert then provides a detailed introduction to Colombia’s rich coffee culture. We’ll then head to the plantation, where you’ll pick beans by hand and learn how to depulp, ferment, and dry them using traditional artisanal methods.
After brewing coffee using two traditional methods, we... 3 hours
After brewing coffee using two traditional methods, we enjoy a delicious regional lunch with a stunning view and fresh farm-made lemonade. This is one of the most authentic and traditional meals of our region—rarely found in restaurants and truly exceptional. After lunch, there’s an opportunity to purchase freshly roasted coffee, if you’d like to take some home. With full hearts and full stomachs, we say goodbye to our coffee farmer hosts and begin our short walk to the next experience: the cacao farm. We begin with a deep dive into the world of chocolate, covering essential topics such as: - The global history and production of chocolate. - How to maintain a healthy cacao plantation - Common cacao pests and sustainable control methods. By the end of this introduction, you'll have enough knowledge to consider starting your own cacao farm! Step 1: Harvesting Cacao Stroll through the plantation and explore cacao plants in their natural environment, alongside other local crops.
Step 2: Fermenting & Drying Back at the farm,... 2 hours
Step 2: Fermenting & Drying Back at the farm, we open the cacao pods to extract the sweet, raw seeds—which you can taste. These are placed in wooden boxes to ferment for six days, then dried in a solar greenhouse ("marquesina") Drying takes 5–10 days. Step 3: Roasting & Grinding We roast the beans over a wood fire giving the chocolate a subtle smoky flavor. After cooling, we remove the husks with our own nails and grind the beans until they melt from the heat of friction. Step 4: Crafting Your Chocolate Now for the fun part: you’ll mix your freshly ground chocolate with ingredients we provide like powdered milk, vanilla, green pepper, salt, lemon zest, or ginger—whatever inspires you. Once your chocolate creation is ready, we mold it and place it in the fridge to set. This is a unique farming tour where you experience real non-touristy farms where we grow and process the chocolate and coffee beans to produce premium quality products.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
