Farm-To-Table Experience: Chocolate, Coffee & Exotic Fruit Tasting

OVERVIEW

Journey into the Samaná countryside for an authentic introduction to Dominican farming traditions, local hospitality, and tropical flavors. Visit a traditional family farm, where a guided walk through the property reveals fruit trees, aromatic herbs, native crops, and plants used in local cooking and traditional practices. Then discover two of the Dominican Republic’s most beloved products—coffee and cacao. Learn how locally grown coffee is harvested, roasted, and ground before enjoying a freshly brewed cup, then discover how cacao is transformed into chocolate and try your hand at grinding pre-toasted cacao beans using a traditional pilón. Complete your countryside experience with homemade hot chocolate and a tasting of seasonal tropical fruits such as pineapple, mango, papaya, watermelon, and mamey.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit a traditional family farm and discover crops, herbs, tropical fruits, and Dominican agricultural traditions.
• Learn about the farm-to-table journey of Dominican coffee and cacao, with freshly brewed coffee and homemade hot chocolate.
• Grind cacao beans using a traditional pilón and sample a selection of seasonal tropical fruits.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear lightweight, breathable clothing; long pants are recommended for protection from insects.
• Closed-toe, non-slip footwear is mandatory due to uneven rural paths and natural terrain.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses, biodegradable sunscreen, and eco-friendly insect repellent.