Private tour: Peacebuilding in Antioquia - From Coca Fields to Cocoa!

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What You’ll Experience
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10 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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English, Spanish
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Journey into the heart of Antioquia and discover the transformation from coca fields to cocoa farms. Engage with local communities and learn how cacao cultivation fosters peace and renewal.

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

Experience Details

In the mountains of Antioquia the internal conflict of Colombia affected for decades the local communities. Small-scale farmers of the region were surrounded by bombings, shootings and other war related crimes and violence. Nowadays thanks to several social and environmental projects as chocolate there is hope within the communities and more displaced farmers return to their lands.


This unique day-trip takes you deep into the Eastern highlands of Antioquia. Visit a community run cacao project, sponsored by the United Nations to support the local farmers to leave illegal coca crops. The artisanal chocolate production is coordinated by local women and combines the conservation of endemic tropical forests and sustainable agriculture. Meet local farmers and learn everything about cacao plantation while getting an understanding of the conflict`s history and the lives of the local communities and small-scale farmers during the long years of civil war and support the local farmer families

What You Get

Exclusive chocolate workshop
Bottle of water (350ml)
Private transport (Pick-up & Drop-off service at the accommodation)
Services not mentioned in the programm
Gratuities
Guidance in German, French, Italian, Portuguese language is on request

Good To Know

  • Clothing recommendations for the tropical climate. Wear comfortable shoes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Don't forget to wear sunscreen

What You’ll Experience

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Medellin

During the last decade chocolate has become important as an alternative crop for farmers and regions involved in Coca production. In the mountains of Antioquia the internal conflict of Colombia affected for decades the local communities. Small-scale farmers of the region were surrounded by crimes and violence. Growing coca was almost the only way to survive due to the remote location and lack of opportunities. Just a decade ago in the Eastern highlands, the war ended and paramilitary and guerrilla groups left the region. Nowadays thanks to several social and environmental projects there is hope within the communities and more and more displaced farmers return to their lands. To help small-scale farmers to leave the illegal plantations and integrate them again into society several programs by the European Union and the United Nations invested in infrastructure of the rural area of the Eastern Antioquia and trained farmers and the local communities in sustainable agriculture.
5 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
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San Francisco

This unique day-trip takes you deep into the Eastern highlands of Antioquia. Visit a community run cacao project, sponsored by the United Nations to support the local farmers to leave illegal coca crops. The artisanal chocolate production is coordinated by local women and combines the conservation of endemic tropical forests and sustainable agriculture. Meet local farmers and learn everything about cacao plantation while getting an understanding of the conflict`s history and the lives of the local communities and small-scale farmers during the long years of civil war and support their new perspectives and support directly local farmer families
5 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

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We will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel/apartment. Pick-up and drop-off service out of the urban perimeter has an additional charge.

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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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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Colombia Standard Time.
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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