Maleku Chocolate Plantation

OUR TOURS ON DEMAND ARE MEANT TO BE PERSONALIZED IN ORDER TO MEET YOUR VACATION OBJECTIVES. PRICES PER PERSON, WILL BE BASED ON THE NUMBER OF PERSONS IN YOUR PARTY, THE DATE SELECTED AND YOUR PICK-UP LOCATION. TOUR DESCRIPTION: Reconnect with the origin of cacao and love a hands-on experience when you taste the raw fruit, peel the fresh roasted cacao beans, grind them and mix them in order to produce a rustic chocolate made all by yourself. Learn the history, biology, culture and nutritional values of this 100% organic cacao and chocolate grown on the authentic plantation. Considered as a gift of the Gods, the cacao tree was very important to the ancient culture, it was not only used as a ceremonial drink, but its seeds were also used as currency because of its economic value, in many regions of Mesoamerica, including Costa Rica. Also known as the food chamber of Costa Rica, the Upala region offers great climate and conditions for agriculture. Most of the Costa Rican pineapple, bananas and ornamental plants for exports is grown here. This plantation know as the blue valley is the home The Maleku Award Wining Chocolate that bears the name of the indigenous tribe that is deeply rooted in the history and culture of the region. What to bring Comfortable clothing for cooler climate and possible rain Running shoes (no sandals or flip flops) Camera and your amazing smile Insect repellent Bottle of water Photocopy or electronic copy of passport in cell phone Money for gratuities to chauffeur and guides Included Welcome beverage First class transportation Professional bilingual guides Entree fees Delicious typical lunch with non-alcoholic beverage 13% Costa Rican Sales Tax