Cocoa Plantation Tour in São Tomé

Embark on an immersive cocoa plantation tour in São Tomé and discover the fascinating journey of cocoa, from tree to chocolate.

Explore the Cocoa Tree & Harvesting

Walk through lush cocoa plantations and learn how the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) thrives in São Tomé’s tropical climate. See how farmers carefully handpick ripe cocoa pods during the harvest season.

Cocoa Transformation Process

Experience every step of traditional cocoa production:

• Pod Opening – Watch skilled farmers crack open the pods to reveal the precious cocoa beans.
• Fermentation – Understand how this crucial step develops the beans' rich chocolate flavor.
• Drying – See how beans are sun-dried, enhancing their aroma and taste.
• Bagging – Learn how cocoa is prepared for export or local chocolate-making.

Taste Fresh Cocoa Beans

Savor the unique flavors of fresh cocoa beans before they are transformed into chocolate. A must-do experience for any chocolate lover!

We collaborate with three different plantations, offering tours on the North road or near the capital (just 15 minutes away), depending on the season and availability.

This activity includes:

• Visit of Cocoa plantation (Francisco Cabral, Diogo Vaz or Cooperative CECAB according to availability of service)
• Fresh beans tasting
• Discovery of transformation processes

This activity does not include:

• Transportation to place of activity (taxi service available during the check out process, please confirm in advance the location as it will impact the taxi service...)

Note: we recommend to include this activity during the North Road Excursion