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La Leyenda de Chocolate Tour

By Mindo Chocolate Makers
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Overview

Experience a deep sensory connection with the history and spirit of cacao. This immersive tour takes you through the ancestral, artisanal process of cacao: you’ll discover the dried cacao bean, roast it over a traditional clay pan, peel it by hand, and grind it using a stone or mortar—just like in ancient times. The experience culminates in the preparation and tasting of an energising cacao drink made with honey and spices, all accompanied by live drumming. This journey honours the spirituality, history, and vital force of cacao as “the drink of the gods,” awakening body and mind.

Includes:

Introduction to dried cacao and its ancestral uses
Roasting and hand-peeling of cacao beans
Traditional grinding with stone or mortar
Preparation and tasting of ancestral cacao drink
Live music with local drummers

Activity location
  • El Quetzal de Mindo
    • 9 De Octubre
    • 170167, Mindo, Ecuador
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Mindo Chocolate Makers
    • 9 de Octubre
    • 170167, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    cacao drink tasting

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Activity itinerary

El Quetzal de Mindo
  • 1h
El Quetzal de Mindo is a tourist destination in the heart of Mindo, Ecuador, blending nature, culture, and sustainability. We offer authentic experiences, such as our innovative Chocolate Tour, where visitors can explore the artisanal cocoa process and enjoy unique tastings. Committed to environmental sustainability, we use biodegradable packaging to minimise our ecological impact. Visiting El Quetzal de Mindo means immersing yourself in the natural beauty and rich chocolate traditions of the region.

Location

Activity location
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    El Quetzal de Mindo
    • 9 De Octubre
    • 170167, Mindo, Ecuador
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Mindo Chocolate Makers
    • 9 de Octubre
    • 170167, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

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