The 7 Best Coffee and Chocolate Tours in Colombia

1.Santa Marta: Minca Coffee, Cocoa, & Waterfall Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 102 reviews · from $78Our pick

Travel from Santa Marta to Minca for guided jungle walks, a coffee tasting, natural river pools, a mountain lunch, and a hands-on cocoa workshop. English and Spanish guides such as Tony, Gustavo, and Sadam bring strong knowledge of plants, wildlife, and local culture.

“Pickup from hostel was seamless. Gustavo knows his stuff and took the time to educate us on a range of topics. Great fun!”

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2.Coffee & Chocolate Private Tour in Medellin: Genuine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179Top rated

Travel privately from Medellín to small coffee and cacao farms near Santo Domingo. Guides such as Laura, Sara, and Lau explain each step, from picking beans to making chocolate bars. Expect a steep 10 to 15 minute hike, a homemade lunch, mountain views, and hotel pickup in El Poblado or Laureles.

“Such an amazing experience. Felt like a local. Highly recommend supporting these local farmers. A truly unforgettable experience. We spent the day with local chocolate farmers, learning each step of the process—from picking cacao to crafting our own handmade treats. It was hands-on, heartfelt, and deeply rooted in tradition. The guide created space for genuine connection, making the experience feel personal and authentic rather than touristy. A beautiful way to understand the culture through its people and flavors.”

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3.Trekking History and Indigenous Heritage in Minca + Cacao & Coffee + Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · from $41Best value

Meet your bilingual guide at Minca’s central park for a medium-level trek through Tayrona heritage trails. Visit an Arhuaco family farm, learn about coffee and cacao, taste both, and relax at a waterfall. Guides may include Jorge, Andres, or Santiago.

“Jorge is knowledgeable, social and happy to answer any questions. The tour was informative and fun. A great start to your stay in Minca.”

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4.Minca: Full-Day Coffee and Cocoa Tour from Santa Marta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $89

Travel 45 minutes from Santa Marta to Minca, then walk through mountain streams, waterfalls, and natural pools before tasting Colombian coffee and cocoa. A local guide leads the 2.5-hour nature walk, with lunch in a bamboo house and hotel transfers included. Guide Sadan has earned special praise.

“AMAZING! What a wonderful experience. Our tour guide Sadan was THE BEST!”

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5.Cacao and Coffee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 4h 30m · from $46

From the church in Minca, you’ll follow a nature trail to a coffee and cacao farm founded in 1960. Guides such as Daniel, Albert, Alvaro, and Mario explain three coffee and three cacao varieties, with tastings, hot chocolate, and a cacao exfoliating treatment. An optional local lunch is available on morning departures.

“Our guide Daniel was super friendly and very knowledgeable - we couldn’t have asked for a better guide! The day felt like a true Colombian experience.”

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6.Coffee, Cocoa and Trekking Tour in Minca: Nature, Crops and Production

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · from $41

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide in Minca Park for a 4.5-hour walk through forest, river areas, and farm trails. Learn how coffee and cocoa are grown and processed, taste both products, and visit Finca San Rafael. Guides may include Albert, John, or Jorge.

“We enjoyed the tour. A smal family owned coffee and cacao plantation was visited. The process of cacao production was explained and shown manually. It is a short hiking tour and at the end was time for a short swim in a smal natural lake at a waterfall. Albert is a kind guy and answered all of our questions.”

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7.Candelaria Tour with Cacao and Coffee Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

Spend four hours walking La Candelaria with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Juanita or Alejandra, then learn two coffee brewing methods, compare two cacao origins, taste an ancestral drink, and make latte art with a professional barista.

“This is a wonderful tour full of information and interesting experiences. Juanita, the guide, did a great job explaining the rich history of La Candelaria. She's super friendly and nice. Walking around La Candelaria with its beautiful architecture is must in Bogotá. The Cacao and Coffee Workshop was an amazing learning experience. It took place at Cacao and Coffee House, where the very best examples of Colombian cacao and coffee can be tasted. The barista experience was informative and fun. I highly recommend this tour!”

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