Cacao Farm & Chocolate tasting with a visit to Jubones desert

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Duration
9 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English, Spanish
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Discover Ecuador's diverse landscapes from lush highlands to arid deserts. Savor world-class cacao in a chocolate tasting and explore the unique Jubones desert on this unforgettable journey.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Experience the contrast between the green highlands, dry desert, and the dense tropical area. Discover the flavors, aromas and taste of the Ecuadorian Cacao know as one of the best in the world. You will experience a chocolate tasting as well.

What You Get

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour Guide/Driver
Home made lunch with local family
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Cocoa Farm

Good To Know

  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

What You’ll Experience

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Jubones River

Departing from Cuenca, after an 85km scenic drive through the high Andes and the Yunguilla Valley, we will reach the Jubones, this is a unique desert with an oasis crossed by a river where locals grow different kinds of crops. We will have the chance to explore this very interesting geological formation which are the deposits of giant volcanic eruptions that occurred 25 million years ago. For those who like biking, it's possible to add this activity for an extra cost. We will ride our bikes on a dirt road with very little traffic and beautiful views. We will cover a distance of 4 km, 75% of the ride will be down the hill but not steep (180 meters of altitude loss). Anybody with very basic riding experience can do it.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Pasaje

We will continue driving for about 35 km to the Hacienda La Cortadera. We will immerse ourselves in a tropical farm experience. The family will welcome us with a delicious fresh homemade lunch. Ever tasted the pulp of fresh cacao beans? You will learn and experience hands-on cacao harvest and the process of craft chocolate making, from the tree to a delicious cup of hot chocolate all alongside a professional tour guide that will explain and teach you about the history of cacao. We will also have a chocolate tasting experience. Before we head back to Cuenca it's possible to relax in the pool or stroll along the trails of the farm where you will be able to spot some tropical birds and taste a wide variety of the hacienda fruits and products.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

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Coronel Guillermo Tálbot 8-70, Coronel Guillermo Tálbot, Cuenca Azuay, Ecuador, EC

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San Sebastian plaza on the corner of Bolivar st and Coronel Talbot st
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This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Can’t be topped!
February 26, 2025
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A unique experience, complete with visit to a farm owned by a lovely local couple. Our guide Wilson was attentive, personable, and knowledgeable. The dogs greeting us were overly friendly, but th...read more

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Ecuador magical tour
June 27, 2024
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Cuenca Tours, especially Javier, we're THE BEST at arranging every detail of our Galapagoes tour and Cocoa tour. They also set up a wonderful private tour to Cuenca at a last minute request. 10 s...read more

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Great full-day experience
October 26, 2019
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We lucked out by booking on the last day but ended up getting paired with Javier who was wonderful to spend the day with. He was not only a great English speaker he was very knowledgeable for our r...read more

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10 meals
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