Cacao Harvest & Fermentation Experience
Learn the Secrets of Fine Flavor Cacao
About This Workshop
Step into our cacao plantation and discover every stage of the chocolate-making process. You will harvest cacao pods, extract the beans, and participate in the fermentation and drying process — a key step that defines chocolate quality and aroma.
Duration: 3 hours
Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Cacao Farm – Sarapiquí, Costa Rica
Level: Intermediate
Instructors: Carlos Jiménez – Cacao Agronomist
Notes: This experience takes place outdoors; weather conditions may vary.
Includes
Guided plantation tour
Cacao tasting
Fermentation demonstration
Safety gear
What to Bring
Hat
Sunscreen
Closed shoes
Insect repellent