- Finca Cumanda - What sets this excursion apart?\nThis excursion is perfect for enthusiasts of gastronomy, the natural world, and cultural experiences. We’ll visit a farm that cultivates and harvests organic produce from the coastal area. Here, we’ll handpick ingredients to use in a fun and informative cooking workshop. Participants will have the chance to learn how to make traditional Ecuadorian dishes using organic and freshly picked produce. This experience is entirely authentic, offering insight into the creation of chocolate from the growth, collection, fermentation, and drying of premium aroma cocoa, which is highly valued globally. Guests will get to taste the cocoa fruit and discover its health benefits, engage in a hands-on chocolate-making class, and master the art of roasting, milling, refining, and tempering cocoa. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to craft your own chocolate bars or confections with a variety of flavors and cocoa content.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
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chicken stew - is a chicken stew cooked with beer, naranjilla, cumin, achiote. It is served with rice, fried ripe plantain and salad.
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Ceviche - Ceviche is a typical dish consisting of marinated seafood or fish, onion, tomato, cilantro, accompanied by roasted corn or popcorn.
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Muchines de Yuca - They are typical snacks of Ecuadorian gastronomy, prepared with grated yucca, cheese, egg and other ingredients.
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fried fish - Whole fish or filleted sea bass is prepared with garlic, cumin, salt and mustard, cooked in hot oil and served with fried green plantains.
This half-day excursion allows you to tour an organic farm with various plantations where you can select the produce directly from the harvest to cook your food. This is an engaging and educational means of gaining more insight into Ecuadorian culinary arts. Here, you’ll acquire skills to prepare traditional meals using fresh and natural ingredients. You’ll be astounded at how uncomplicated and delicious it is to create dishes directly from farm produce. Subsequently, we’ll partake in an enjoyable and enlightening activity to learn more about the captivating universe of chocolate. Explore the process of cocoa cultivation, harvesting, fermenting, and drying, renowned globally for its quality and taste. Sample the cocoa fruit and familiarize yourself with its properties and health advantages. Engage in a hands-on chocolate workshop where you’ll learn the nuances of roasting, grinding, refining, tempering cocoa, and crafting your custom chocolate bars or chocolates with varied flavors and chocolate percentages. You’ll be a proficient chocolatier in no time!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
