Cacao Farm Excursion Day Trip from Guayaquil

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. After the pick up at the hotel, we will move forward to the Cacao Farm.

   50 min

2. This is a typical family farm located on the outskirts of the city of Guayaquil, just 50 kilometers away, surrounded by plantations of various fruits, including oranges, bananas, star fruit, macadamia trees, lemons, and various other fruit trees, in addition to the most important fruit, which is cacao. Most of these products will be the ingredients for your lunch, and most of them are organic products harvested on the farm itself. You can taste seasonal fruits during your tour.

   3 h

3. Become a master chocolatier for a day. In our artisan workshop, you will not only grind your own cocoa, but also learn the art of tempering: the secret technique that makes chocolate shine, crackle, and maintain its perfect solidity. You will also give free rein to your creativity by making your own artisan chocolates with ingredients from the farm.

   1 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 32 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 3Interesting but not as expected

  We did not go to the farm expected/advertised. We went to a small farm with limited amenities. We did not get to experience full chocolate making finished. We then drove to a town for lunch - not farm to table meal from the farm! The guide was very nice but seemed to take us to a different location than expected. Rough - not at all structured - seemed to be trying to develop a new tour attraction.

  Helen GMay 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Wonderful authentic cocoa farm experience

  We were on a short layover in Guayaquil on the way home from the Galapagos islands. We were fortunate to find this wonderful day tour, which exceeded our expectations in every way. Our guide, Francisco Did a great job of pointing out highlights along the drive and the Cocoa farm was really interesting. The Cumanda family that owns and operates the farm were so welcoming and friendly. We got to see and participate in the process of making chocolate bars and gained a new appreciation for all the work involved. Alexandra prepared a wonderful truly “farm to table” lunch. I highly recommend this tour and ask for Francisco to be your guide!

  DebraD841May 2025via Tripadvisor

• 510/10 experience!

  Such a wonderful experience with very fun, welcoming, helpful people! We were able to see, learn about, and experience lots of unique plants and animals, including making chocolate from scratch. This is the type of experience you can only have in Ecuador and I’m glad I went for it. I appreciate how communicative and flexible the tour guide was - we felt informed, safe, and comfortable at every turn. If I ever come back, I’d want to do another tour!

  Alina_WMarch 2025via Viator

• 5Excellent!

  Great experience. Visited a farm with lovely people who were really happy to share and show us around. We processed some cocoa beans. Then, a very tasty lunch at a restaurant in the town nearby. The guide was most gracious and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended! Great way to spend a day and explore.

  Isabella_GJanuary 2025via Viator

• 5Must See - Great experience

  What an amazing tour. Surpassed my expectations. The Farm owner Shirley was extremely hospitable and informative. The lunch was so delicious. Will definitely plan to come back with the rest of my family

  Audrey_sFebruary 2024via Viator

• 5Trip to Cacao Plantation

  Excellent experience, well organized and with an outstanding guide Jaime! The tour was educational but a suitable dose for young children and tween/teens. The meal served was very good.

  Ravi_SDecember 2023via Viator

Know before you go

How it compares in Guayaquil

• Its from-price is 14% below the median of the 27 day trips we list in Guayaquil.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 27.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Guayaquil

Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and main port, a hot, humid river city with a landscaped waterfront and a hillside of coloured houses.

Guayaquil sits on the estuary of the Guayas River on the Pacific side of Ecuador. The Malecón 2000, a long riverside promenade, runs past gardens, museums, a clock tower and a viewing wheel. At the northern end, the Las Peñas quarter climbs Cerro Santa Ana, its coloured wooden houses lining a stairway of more than 400 steps that ends at a lighthouse and chapel.

Top-ranked sights in Guayaquil: Seminario Park (Parque de las Iguanas), Malecon 2000, Guayaquil Historical Park (Parque Histórico).

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