Engage in a jubilant event where indigenous musicians perform as you contribute to creating traditional Ecuadorian drinking chocolate manually. Attendees get the opportunity to participate in toasting, husking, milling, and crafting the chocolate drink that Ecuadorians enjoyed millennia ago, all synchronized with the rhythm of a native artist.
Starts at El Quetzal de Mindo in Mindo, Ecuador
Trek back in time about 5,600 years where cocoa originated in the Amazon basin of Ecuador. While Ecuadorian drummers play local music. Participants are invited to pick up an instrument and play, if they like.
We will all pitch in and roast cocoa beans over a wood fire, hand shell the cocoa beans and hand grind the warm beans with a stone grinder. We add spices and flavorings that were used 3,000 years ago to flavor our beverage. You will get a chance to mix the beverage until frothy and
serve the beverage to the participants to enjoy an authentic chocolate. After we drink our beverage we are invited to hang out, dance, sing and enjoy. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
Free parking available
Points of Interest
- El Quetzal de Mindo with Chocolate Tour
- Tasting of traditional cacao beverage
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
