Cocoa Workshop

Grandma’s hot cocoa

At the end of the Cocoa Tour in La Isabela, home of Ayda and Eloísa, continue the experience learning more about cocoa, its processes and meaning in Colombian culture.

Of all the drinks we love in Colombia, surely few are as especial as a delicious cup of hot cocoa with melted cheese dipped inside and a freshly roasted homemade arepa. is drink is part of the history at the Colombian cuisine, gathering families and friends in a culinary ritual enjoyed in the morning for breakfast or in the afternoon at "los onces," as the snack time is traditionally called in our country.

Learn how to make a cup of hot chocolate like Colombian grand-mothers used to. You will be learning how the cocoa beans are hand collected on the Isabela farm and later mixed with aromatic ingredients and sugar until the magic of chocolate is revealed.

Our guide will accompany you during this process and will be teaching how to prepare some amazing drinks using other parts of the cocoa bean. is experience will take you through the flavors of Colombia, which fill the souls of those who let themselves be enchanted by the happiness of this ancestral beverage.

Do you want to try the homemade seasoning of your hostesses? How about ending this special moment with an outdoor lunch!

Suggested Itinerary

10:00 am - Meet your Bambusa expert guide at the hotel.

10:00 am to 10:15 am - Start the tour by passing the hotel’s own vegetable garden, where we grow aromatic herbs, salads, and exotic fruits, all of which are used in our restaurant.

10:15 am to 10:45 am - Hike through the property among the plantations of the Hacienda, including lemon and yuca, until you reach La Isabela farm.

10:45 am to 11:15 am - Upon arrival, meet the owners of La Isabela and explore their cacao plantation to learn about the cultivation process.

11:15 am to 12:00 pm - Return to the hotel, choosing to hike, bike, or take a car back.

Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty Level: Easy

* We recommend complementing this experience with our Cocoa Workshop.
* Lunch can be arranged at the farm before returning to the hotel.
* All our tours are flexible and can be adapted to your needs and wishes.