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From Cacao to Chocolate: Private Tour in Manta

5.0(1)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews6 h 5 minBy Top Private Tours
Cacao

About this activity

Learn about the process to transform one of the best cacao in the world in chocolate.

Discover the production process of handcraft beer and taste the different types of beer.

Know more about the local economy and one of its most exported product.

Visit INIAP Institute (Agricultural Research Farm) in Portoviejo.

Walk around the nursery garden and National Cacao farm, get a taste of different national cacao beans, and learn about the preservation program and the crop.

Drive to Pacoche Forest to visit a coffee plantation at the National Wildlife refuge of Pacoche.

Learn about Ecuadorian coffee, see an exhibition of roasting, grounding and best preparation of local coffee, where you'll be delighted with nice cup of our very own local coffee and a delicious local snack.

Return to cruise terminal

What's included

  • ✓Private tour
  • ✓Round-trip private transfer

Not included

  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Lunch

Good to know

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Please note: This tour operates daily; however, The Garden Center is closed Saturday and Sunday and the Handcraft brewing factory is closed from Monday to Friday

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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