From Huatulco : Cultural immersion of cocoa and coffee in the Sierra
Description
Discover the heart of Santa María Huatulco through a cultural immersion that showcases local traditions, art, and cuisine. Begin your trip with a comfortable transfer from your accommodation to the town of Santa María Huatulco to visit the main square and the town church. We continue our tour to visit the town of Benito Juárez, where you can interact with local families and learn how to prepare traditional tostadas with nixtamalized corn. Experience the entire coffee process on a local plantation, from harvest to brewing, and enjoy making your own artisanal chocolate with fresh cacao. - Visit the main square and historic church of the town of Santa María Huatulco. - Spending time with local families and demonstrating how to make traditional corn toast. - Enjoy exotic and seasonal fruits.
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Itinerary
Begin this experience with a visit to the charming town of Santa María Huatulco, the municipal seat of the region. Here you can: stroll through its main square; admire the town church, a beautiful temple with history and devotion that reflects the cultural essence of the community; Enjoy its colorful murals, which tell the history and identity of Santa María through local art.
Afterwards, we head to the community of Benito Juárez, where we'll live with local families and learn about their way of life. We'll learn how to make nixtamalized corn tostadas, a tradition that's been around for over 40 years. We will visit a coffee plantation and experience the artisanal process: harvesting (in season), pulping, drying, roasting, and tasting a freshly brewed cup of coffee. We'll also explore a cacao plantation on a hike, taste fresh cacao beans, and make artisanal chocolate from scratch. During the tour, we'll enjoy exotic seasonal fruits such as soursop, mamey, tangerines, pineapple, bananas, and products like cinnamon and vanilla.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The operator will be boarding travelers in the hotel or accommodation lobby. If the traveler is staying outside the urban area of Bahías de Huatulco, the operator will pick them up at the "Iglesia De La Crucecita" meeting point.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
Wonderful experience with our tour guide Fabian! We loved the coffee and chocolate that we got to see made from start to finish. The plantation was great and had a lot to offer!
¡Muchísimas gracias por tu amable reseña! 😃✨ Nos alegra saber que tuviste una experiencia tan maravillosa con Fabián. Significa mucho para nosotros que hayas disfrutado descubriendo el proceso de elaboración del café y el chocolate, desde la plantación hasta el producto final. ☕🏞️ Compartir estas tradiciones auténticas y la pasión de nuestros productores locales es una de las partes que más disfrutamos de esta experiencia. Agradecemos sinceramente que hayas elegido Huitzil tours and travel y esperamos darte la bienvenida de nuevo a Huatulco para otra aventura inolvidable.💙💜
Amazing tour and explanations of the history and culture of the coffee and cacao plantations. Fabien was our guide and we absolutely loved spending the day with him. So much knowledge and passion of his culture and surroundings. Would highly recommend this tour!!
We’re truly happy to know you enjoyed this experience. Sharing the traditions of coffee and chocolate from our region is something very special to us, and it means a lot to know that Fabián was able to share that passion with you 🌿☕🍫. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Comments like yours motivate us to continue showing the best of this place with care and dedication. We hope to welcome you again to enjoy another experience in Huatulco ✨.
This was a great experience. Our tour guide Fabian was fantastic. Very passionate and knowledgeable about the area and the traditional method of coffee and chocolate. The lunch provided was authentic and excellent. All around a good experience.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We’re truly happy to know you had such a fantastic day and that Fabián’s passion and knowledge made it even more meaningful 🌿☕🍫. It means a lot to hear that you enjoyed the authenticity of the experience, including the traditional flavors prepared with care. Your kind words inspire us to continue creating special and memorable moments. We sincerely appreciate your trust ✨.
