Cacao day experience from the wood to your cup!

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.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   1.5 hours

   Learn how to roast the raw cacao seeds and transform it into chocolate powder artisanally with local barristas. Personnalized experience of cocoa history and chocolate making from scratch.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   2 hours

   Second stop of the tour, the pine forest in the Sierra Norte. We will hike to the viewpoint and enjoy the view drinking our home made chocolate from the mountain top. the hike is moderate, last about 2 hours, very accessible for all the family members.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   40 min

   Third stop, the molinillo fabric in the pueblo Las Animas in Sierra Norte mountains. Jesus will show you his passion and talent to make the beautiful wooden wisks!

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.