Támesis ecotour + Petrogliphs + Cacao

Itinerary Notes

• You will be picked up at your accommodation at 7:30 a.m. and head to the southwest of Antioquia. This region is known for being one of the main producers of cocoa and its wide biodiversity and water resources. After a journey of 3 and a half hours, you will start your adventure with a hike through natural paths full of magic and history. During approximately 4 hours you will find many archaeological remains of the pre-Hispanic cultures Quimbaya and Cartama, who once made these lands their home and who still have a presence thanks to the interpretations and meanings that are still given to their petroglyphs.
• After this ancestral experiences you will travel forward in time to colonial times. Enjoy an exquisite typical lunch in the heart of the town. The colonial architecture of Antioquia is present in every street and town-square, in its coffee farms and in the peasant houses: wherever you look, it evokes history and tradition.
• At the end of the afternoon you will experience a detailed explanation about the production of cocoa by a local producer who will gladly open the doors of his small farm. Discover every step of the production process, from harvesting and fermentation along the industrial procedures that must be carried out to obtain the unique elements that only this ancestral product can offer.
• After a busy day of adventures it is natural that you may want to rest, so during your return to the city which is calculated at around 8 p.m. you take a little nap or make small stops if necessary. Your guide will take care of everything, including your little cacao snacks, which will be perfect to recover your strength.