Santander is the department with the largest cocoa production in Colombia, producing more than 25% of the country’s cocoa. Municipalities such as San Vicente de Chucurí and ruitoque are the main producers.
When visiting any of the cocoa farms in this region you will pass by majestic natural scenery, cocoa forests, The owners of the farms to visit will welcome you with a traditional cup of chocolate and then explain the process and cultivation of cocoa from the plant to the finished product.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Private transport to Ruitoque approx. 40 minuts from Bucaramanga
- A group of 1 – 3 persons in a car or small-size SUV
- A group of 3+ in a larger vehicle usually with a separate driver (if a group of 4 prefers a larger vehicle due to an excess of luggage, they will have to pay the price per person that a group of 3 pays per person)
- Cacao tour including home-made hot chocolates
- English or Spanish-speaking accompaniment
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Recommendations: bring sunscreen, mosquito repellent, comfortable shoes.
- Meeting point: If your accommodation is located in the city of Bucaramanga, we will pick you up and give you a ride back without any additional cost.
- Schedule: It is recommended to start the day trip at 7.50 am. However, if you wish to start the tour earlier or later, we will be flexible and adapt the tour to your desired schedule. Usually in the afternoon we will start the ride back to Bucaramanga.
- Prices are listed in the following table (valid until Dec. 31, 2025). Foreign travelers must bring their original passports.
