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The Creation of Pinolillo and Mocha

Chocolate, Coffee and Cocoa

Description

Cacao has a rich history in Central America. During this tour you will learn about the evolution of cacao in the history and culture of Nicaragua. Additionally, you will learn about the arrival of coffee and its economic and social impact and how to make handmade chocolates. Besides all of this, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

Visit a chocolate factory where we can see the artisanal manufacturing process of making chocolate and taste the delicious final product with a cup of coffee. Subsequently, we will visit a rural community where people grow coffee and cacao in a diversified and sustainable manner. In this community we will walk through the plantations and participate in the workshop "The Creation of Pinolillo", a traditional drink made from corn, cocoa and spices. This process will be taught by a local family, with whom we will also share a typical lunch.

Before going back to the city we will visit a watefall, where you can swim and enjoy the natural beauty of the place.

The tour ends in Matagalpa while enjoying a great cup of Mocha coffee in one of the best coffee shops in Nicaragua.

Join this tour and you will experience one of the best combinations: chocolate, coffee, culture and a lot of nature!

Highlights:
The Chocolate factory
Visit the coffee and cacao plantations
The Pinolillo workshop
Interaction with locals

Included

  • Transoprtation
  • Bilingual guide and local guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Typical Nicaraguan lunch
  • Snack

Tips and Practical Information

Duration: 8 hours.

Departure place(s)

Matagalpa

Prices

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Terms and Conditions

General Conditions Matagalpa Tours

Cancellation Without Penalty:
Cancellations made at 31 days before the day of arrival will not incur any penalties.

Cancellation Penalties:
Cancellations made with less than 31 days before arrival day, the following percentages will be charged, besides the initial payment if the reservation is cancelled:

30 days to 24 hours beforehand: 25%
24 - 0 hours beforehand: 50%
In case of no-use of the reserved service: 100%