Chocafe Plantation half-day tour

Our plantation is located in the community of El Caño, Uvero Alto road, Macao; less than an hour from most hotels in the area. It presents 500 square meters of different plants, especially coffee and cocoa, besides tobacco, pineapple, sugarcane, papaya,plantains and others. The walk starts with a visit to the typical house, with the guide explainning how they live, a walk through the areas and how they prepare their meals in a firewood stove.

After this visit we continue with a walk inside the plantation, which by its nature, sunlight can barely penetrate. Then we stop at a coffee spot where your guide will indicate the whole roasting process and will offer tastings. We will continue along the path of the plantation and reach to the stop of the demonstration of a typical drink called mamajuana. Here you will learn which plants are used in the manufacture and preparation process of mamajuana.

Your guide will explain about the vanilla plant and a little of its history and atributes. Continue thru the trail in the plantation and stop at the coconut oil preparation spot. You will also learn of the process and preparation of tobacco , leaf types and flavors.

We will take a walk between bananas, sugar cane and other plants and will stop at the History of chocolate to listen the history of cocoa from its origins until today. tastings included.  You will end your chocafe plantation tour at our grocery store where we offer different organic products at very affordable prices. A truly great way to be a Dominican for a half day!

Recommendations.

• Bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, repellent, sunglasses and optional cash or credit cards for souvenirs.

Additional information.

• Eat breakfast before you leave the resort.
• Souvenirs not included.
• Lunch is not provided.
• Pick ups are made in A/C minibuses, bottled water and product tastings provide.
• Rate for children between 2-12 years old is $25.