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Cacao day experience from the wood to your cup!

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| Oaxaca City, Mexico
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Overview

Do you like cacao? of course you do :)
If you are curious about trying many different cacao recipes and learn the process of the chocolate making, this experience is for you!

Starting from Oaxaca centro with a chocolate tasting and chocolate making experience. You will learn the secret about the sacred brevage from the raw seed to your cup. Cinnamon, cardamom, chili, traditional, dark,etc.. try them all, choose your favorite and make it with local experts Ervit and Rut.

We will then drive up into the mountains of the Sierra Norte to explore the fabric of the indispensable "Molinillo", wooden whisk handmade by family of the Sierra Norte and hike to the mountain top for some stunning views.
The hike is moderate, about 3 hours total through the pine trees leading us to the pic at 3200m (10500feet). We will enjoy flora and fauna of the cloud forest habitat and take time to drink our homemade hot chocolate in front of this beautiful panorama of pine trees mountains over the Sierra norte.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Chocolate artesanal
  • All the material and tools to make your own chocolate
  • Private transportation
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

5 de Mayo
RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Chimalapa Cacao

Learn with Rut and Ervit how to roast the raw cacao seeds and transform it into chocolate artisanally with local barristas. Personnalized experience of cacao history and chocolate making from scratch.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Ixtepeji

Second stop of the tour, the pine forest of the Ecotouristic center of la Cumbre Ixtej¡peji in the Sierra Norte. We will hike to the pic and enjoy the view drinking our home made cacao! the hike is moderate, last about 2 hours, very accessible for all the family members
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

El Punto

Third stop, the molinillo fabric in the pueblo Las Animas in Sierra Norte mountains where we will also have lunch (not included in the price)
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cacao day experience from the wood to your cup!?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-304947P2

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cacao day experience from the wood to your cup!?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Tea and coffee. Chocolate artesanal.
  • all the material and tools to make your own chocolate.
  • Private transportation.
  • binoculars.
The following is NOT included:
  • Breakfast.
  • Lunch.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Cacao day experience from the wood to your cup! is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cacao day experience from the wood to your cup! will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffeeChocolate artesanal
  • All the material and tools to make your own chocolate
  • Private transportation
  • Binoculars
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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