oreba chocolate tour — Attraction in Bocas del Toro

If you're looking for a unique and meaningful experience, the Oriebo Chocolate Tour is an absolute must. It’s not just about chocolate—it's about supporting indigenous enterprises and sustainable living. The ride from Bocas Town was easy to find, and honestly, it’s an adventure in itself. The boat ride has its bumps, but if you prefer a smoother ride, definitely sit at the back—it makes a difference.

Finding our guide was simple, and the welcome we received was warm and genuine. From start to finish, the experience centered on sustainability and the importance of creating a way of life that benefits the community and the environment. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, making the learning process about cocoa production both fascinating and engaging.

The lunch served was hearty, flavorful, and a perfect way to wrap up the day. It’s clear that a lot of care goes into every aspect of this tour. There’s a lot of competition in the area, but after traveling the world and experiencing similar tours, this one stands out as the best by far. If you're in the region, spread the word—this experience is something...

I cannot recommend this tour highly enough, even for folks who have done cacao tours previously (as I have in other countries)! Our guide, Darlene, walked us through her beautiful permaculture areas and told us fascinating and heartfelt stories about her life growing up and working in this indigenous village, which has been making pure cacao with pride for countless generations, including the challenges that have arisen over the past 40 years. She speaks fantastic English, the cacao was delicious, the traditional lunch was delicious, and the people were open and very friendly. And there were incredible birds to...

This great tour is a fabulous way to experience the natural life of the indigenous people on the cacao farms. They were so lovely and did not only share the cacao process with us but also guided us around the plantation showing us different plants and animals. Highly recommend tour!

You can just show up and ask them for a tour, no pre-booking necessarily needed. If you take your own car just drive along the way even though it looks like it will lead...