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NATURE TOURS

BOCAS TRAILS

CHOCOLATE TOUR & WORKSHOP

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Half Day Tour

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CHOCOLATE

The Pangea Experience seamlessly blends the Caribbean Sea and the lush rainforest into one unforgettable half-day journey. Traveling in a boat assigned specifically to your group size, you will first cruise Dolphin Bay to spot our unique, non-migrating population of bottlenose dolphins nursing in the calm mangroves.

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Stepping ashore at Finca Montezuma's 60-year-old agroforestry farm, you will dive into an immersive "Tree-to-Truffle" workshop. While exploring the cacao trees, keep an eye out for three-toed sloths, Howler Monkeys, Blue Morpho butterflies, and vibrant Strawberry poison-dart frogs. You will discover fascinating botany like the pinhead-sized Chocolate Midge pollinator, taste sweet fresh cacao pulp straight from the pod, and experience an "Evolution Tasting" of the beans. Finally, roll up your sleeves to roast, grind, and handcraft your own hot chocolate and truffles to take home.

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The adventure concludes back on the water with a refreshing snorkeling session and an authentic local lunch. The tour includes your customized boat transport, all farm entrances, the complete chocolate workshop, assorted drinks, snorkel wear, and lunch.

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Our cacao forest is more than just a place of harvest; it is a thriving wildlife haven. The same canopy that shades our ancient cacao trees provides a vital home for kinkajous, sloths, and vibrant birds like trogons and owls. When you walk through our forest, you are stepping into a living ecosystem where every tree plays a role in the delicate balance of the jungle.

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CACAO

TASTING

LEARNING

DURATION

HALF DAy

SHARED TOUR

DURATION

4 HRS

START TIME

8 AM

MAX CAPACITY

20 pax

✓ Cacao Tour

✓ Local Lunch

Price per Person

$195

Minimum 6 Passengers

DURATION

HALF DAy

private tour

DURATION

4 HRS

START TIME

Flexible

MAX CAPACITY

20 pax

✓ Cacao Tour

✓ Local Lunch

Price per 6 pax

$1,320

Extra Pax $120

Luxury Eco-Tourism

ocean & jungle

The Pangea Experience takes you on a journey that seamlessly combines the magic of the ocean and the lush jungle. On our way to an amazing cacao adventure, we navigate the waters of Dolphin Bay, where we might meet the unique Bocas del Toro bottlenose dolphins. This isolated community of around 80 to 100 dolphins has evolved in a fascinating way; they do not migrate to other areas, nor do they accept outside dolphins into their territory. Over time, they have adapted biologically to the calm mangrove waters, which provide a perfect, protected nursery for their calves.

Upon arriving at the Montezuma cacao farm, you will step into a thriving rainforest ecosystem. During our educational visit and hands-on chocolate tasting, you will have the chance to explore the living canopy and spot the incredible wildlife that calls this jungle home. Keep an eye out for native three-toed sloths relaxing in the branches above, vibrant Blue Morpho butterflies fluttering past, and the famous bright-red Strawberry poison-dart frogs resting in the undergrowth, all while howler monkeys and colorful toucans echo through the ancient cacao trees. After exploring the forest and satisfying your sweet tooth with our handcrafted treats, we will head back out for a snorkeling session to cool off perfectly capped off with an authentic local lunch experience.

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From tree to truffle

the experience

This comprehensive, three-hour Chocolate Workshop seamlessly blends an immersive tasting tour with a hands-on culinary class. The journey begins with a guided jungle walk to discover vibrant medicinal plants and tropical food trees before strolling beneath a majestic, 60-plus-year-old canopy of mature cacao treetops. The adventure continues with a fresh pulp harvest, where guests taste the surprisingly sweet pulp straight from a freshly opened cacao pod, leading into an "Evolution Tasting" that explores cacao through its raw, fermented, dried, and roasted stages.

 

Following the tasting tour, the experience transitions into an interactive chocolate-making session. Participants get to roast, grind, and brew their very own hot chocolate recipe, as well as handcraft custom cacao brittle to create a personal batch of "Nom Nom Nibs". The crafting process also features truffle rolling, blending fresh coconut milk and pure cane sugar into perfect, bite-sized treats. Finally, this immersive experience concludes with a rewarding "Jungle Takeaway," ensuring you can bring all your delicious, handcrafted creations home to enjoy.

The Pangea Experience

YOUR HALF DAY

Exploring the unique habitats of Dolphin Bay and the lush rainforest of Finca Montezuma requires careful navigation. Our local crew expertly handles the routes, allowing you to seamlessly experience both the ocean and the jungle while observing local wildlife responsibly

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What's Included

  • Customized boat transport (assigned by group size)

  • All farm entrances and workshop fees

  • Complete "Tree-to-Truffle" chocolate workshop & tasting

  • Authentic local lunch

  • Assorted drinks

  • Snorkel gear & safety equipment

  • Certified captain & crew

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DEPARTURE FROM PANGEA HUB

Our crew will welcome you aboard at the Pangea Hub. Settle in as we begin our 8-hour expedition, cruising out to Playa Estrella.

DOLPHIN BAY ENCOUNTER

We navigate the calm waters of Dolphin Bay to responsibly observe the unique, non-migrating population of Bocas del Toro bottlenose dolphins in their natural nursery habitat.

SNORKELING & LOCAL LUNCH

After exploring the jungle and satisfying your sweet tooth, we head back out to the water for a refreshing snorkeling session, perfectly capped off with a delicious, authentic local lunch.

RETURN TO PANGEA HUB

Relax and enjoy the scenic boat ride as we navigate back to Bocas Town with your handcrafted chocolate creations in hand.

NATURE TOURS

CHOCOLATE TOUR
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