Cacao is a traditional agricultural product of Colombia. Even the pre-Colombian indigenous tribes used cacao seeds as currency to trade with other tribes and chocolate was considered to be holy.
Nowadays most Colombians still prefer hot chocolate in the morning instead of coffee.

This unique day-trip takes you deep into the Eastern highlands of Antioquia. The village of San Francisco with its pristine rivers and sub-tropical climate is perfect for growing cacao. In this region, hit by the armed conflict, the United Nations initiated a programme of cacao production allowing the local farmers to have a sustainable income and brighter future.

Visit a community chocolate project and learn everything about cacao plantation. The artisanal chocolate production is coordinated by local women and combines conservation of endemic tropical forests and sustainable agriculture.