JJohn_HAugust 2026 • Viator
Must do half day side trip in Guayaquil.
Guayaquil reputation from US is very dangerous for drug gang warfare. Our tour was from our hotel to the farm and back and with Francisco’s guidance we felt very safe the entire time. On the way there we experienced fruits with tastes that were novel to us. The tour itself gave the full experience from seed to chocolate bar. The 3 course lunch was fabulous. We were wisely advised to bring insect repellent for touring the woods.
SSasquatch519August 2026 • TripAdvisor
Great Experience!
My family spent about 6 hours with Francisco in August 2026. He is an excellent guide. His strong passion for his homeland of Ecuador and his hometown of Guayaquil are palpable. He took us to a wonderful small farm where we learned about many local plants, and we got to make our own hot chocolate, chocolate fondue, and our own chocolate bars with custom flavors. While the bars cooled, we had a lunch at the farm that included the best shrimp ceviche I had in my whole week in Ecuador. The trip al...read more
DD5952JWericrJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor
Wonderful experience
We had a fantastic day at the Cacao y Mango farm with Francisco. It was a perfect way to spend our day in Guayaquil before leaving for the Galapagos. Francisco was a terrific guide. He was knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. We’ve taken local tours while traveling before, and this was definitely at the top of our list. After our pickup at the hotel, we drove about 50 minutes to the farm, stopping along the way to sample some delicious local fruit at several roadside stands.
The farm is famil...read more
EEric_RJuly 2026 • Viator
Wonderful experience
We had a fantastic day at the Cacao y Mango farm with Francisco. It was a perfect way to spend our day in Guayaquil before leaving for the Galapagos. Francisco was a terrific guide. He was knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. We’ve taken local tours while traveling before, and this was definitely at the top of our list. After our pickup at the hotel, we drove about 50 minutes to the farm, stopping along the way to sample some delicious local fruit at several roadside stands.
The farm is famil...read more
CCurious431850May 2026 • TripAdvisor
A day in Guayaquil
If you only have one day in Guayaquil then this is the day for you. Simon is a beautiful soul who’ll teach you so much. The family chocolate business is a joy to experience. One of the best pieces of fish I’ve had was served for lunch.
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