Peru is famous for their delicious cacao. Many family businesses have undergone amazing transformations, replacing their cocaine fields with cocoa fields. Now Peru isn’t only renowned worldwide for their cacao but it is also the second largest producer of organic cacao. A new culture has been built around the cultivation of cacao. A culture of sustainable crops that give back to the environment, and fair wages to women and field workers. Peruvian Cacao farming is a true success story.
A perfect place to familiarize ourselves with the history of cacao, not only in peru but around the world, is Chocomuseo in Cusco. At Chocomuseo you will learn everything there is to know about cacao. It’s history starting with the Mayas, the cacao tree and the chocolate making process are all explored in the tour of the museum. Workshops are also available to those who want to see the chocolate making process and also make their very own chocolate bar.
If what you’re looking for is a tour of a cacao farm, Chocomuseo has that too. You may pick from three different tours. All will include a tour of cacao, coffee and tea plantations. You will see the coffee making process as well as the cacao making process. In each tour you will have the opportunity to grind your own cocoa and then turn it into fresh hot cocoa. You may also add adetour to Macchu Picchu for an extra charge. Tours start at around $135 USD depending on group size and transportation options.
Learn about the rich history of cacao in Peru. Experience making your own hot chocolate or chocolate bar. Visit Chocomuseo and see Peruvian Cacao at its best!
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