Category: Guayaquil

Learning about chocolate from seed to bar

About this trip

The Most amazing city of South America. 

Are you  coming to Ecuador and NOT visiting Guayaquil?

Let me share with you  just  a few  reasons why  cacao farm trip  IS A MUST VISIT!!

CACAO FARM  This fascinating adventure  goes even  deeper into  our culture we will learn firsthand the lifestyle and traditions of the “Culture montubia” of the coastal region of Ecuador,  where we´ll learn in absolute detail how chocolate is produced, from harvesting and sampling the fresh fruit, to the process of fermentation, drying, roasting, grinding and refinement into chocolate. 

As we walk through the farm we´ll admire the flora of the countryside, also sample approximately a dozen fruits harvested by ourselves, enjoy the history of cocoa beans and traditional and modern processes used to obtain the best chocolate ( Ecuador is one leading producer of high quality cocoa in the world ).

This tour includes a visit to the cocoa plantation, learning the process

From: seed – plants – through graft – harvesting – drying in the sun – roasting – until obtaining cocoa paste.

In addition to a traditional lunch in the cottage in the actual cacao farm, we will enjoy a chocolate tasting.

100% BILINGUAL GUIDE

It is truly  a problem trying to  find someone who speaks your language (english)

And knows both  about your culture. My 30+ years of experience are at  your service.

You will find that  we can  chat  about pretty  much all topics of conversation.

SAFETY

Many  south american  cities  receive  BAD ratings about the safety.

We will  drive around the city with  professional drivers who  will  drive us around the best and safest  places in town. 

COMFORT

We will drive around the city in a vehicle with plenty of room for the group´s size. Every  participant sitting on their own seat. Forget  about crowded uncomfortable vehicles.

TAILOR-MADE EXCURSIONS

There is of course  a basic “script” but we will  always adapt the itinerary to  suit the group´s preferences.

Trip through the countryside towards the cacao farm 

What’s included

• PRIVATE TRANSPORTATIONWe will drive around in a vehicle chartered just for us.
• EXTENDED DURATION TOURSThere is a basic “rule of thumb” three hours duration of Guayaquil´s city tour, Our tour will last as long as needed in order to achieve our goal: the total satisfaction of the participants
• LUNCHWe will have a traditional ecuadorian lunch in a rustic cottage at the cacao farm

The Gateway to Galapagos islands and Ecuador.

THE ONLY PERSONALIZED, SAFE AND 100% IN ENGLISH TRIP.

Experience the city in an epic way, safely and without any translation problems with a native citizen  from Guayaquil. 

Hi, I’m Eddie, I’ve been a guide for people like you for more than 30 years and I can guide you on a really fun and eye-opening trip in a totally safe way.

“I almost missed out on the best of Ecuador because of what I had read on the internet.” 

J. Anderson.

0 INCIDENTS IN 30+ YEARS!

I´ve lead all  kinds of groups around the city,  we´ve  tasted the local  gastronomy,  expleored the city´s architectural wonders,  its wildlife eith  zero incidents.

YOU DON’T NEED TO KNOW A WORD OF SPANISH

Probably your spanish  a bit  limited, NOT a problem!

What gives the participants of my trips a lot of peace of mind is that they can speak English and we understand each other 100% and I can be your translator with the clerk at the bar.

THE ITINERARY IS DECIDED BY US TOGETHER Everyone likes different things. Some people travel to see the architecture, others to discover new cuisines, some love to walk through new lands or maybe discover species that you have never seen before. In this trip we are going to focus on what you like to do the most so that you have a truly memorable experience. The car is available exclusively for you and your group.

I assure you comfortable seats for you and your entire group. Forget about crowded uncomfortable vehicles.

HOW LONG DOES THIS RIDE LAST? There is a basic “rule of thumb” three hours duration of Guayaquil´s city tour, Our tour will last as long as needed in order to achieve MY goal: Your total satisfaction and that of your group.

 SO… WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO GET WHEN YOU TAKE THIS ADVENTURE THROUGH GUAYAQUIL WITH ME? 100% Bilingual Guide Top-notch Safety Measures Luxurious Comfort Customizable Excursions Guarantee of not returning home until you are completely satisfied. Drivers with years of experience in Guayaquil.

Are you  coming to Ecuador and NOT visiting Guayaquil?

Let me share with you  just  a few  reason why  GUAYAQUIL IS A MUST VISIT!!

Visit Guayaquil with Eddie, Forget  about the language difficulties, all the hassle all and the bad reputation of the city.

Come and visit with me, I will  lead your around  with safety and  comfort

A true eye-opener  for visitors. A city  where art, wildlife, history, gastronomy and architecture blend in a perfect  and flawless manner.  Truly,   The Gateway to Ecuador