Santa Marta: Don Diego River Paddleboard and Chocolate Tour

Colombia



Paddleboard down the Don Diego River, enjoy a jungle lunch, and visit a sustainable chocolate factory. Learn about local culture and the chocolate-making process.

Highlights

  • Feel the thrill of paddleboarding down the Don Diego River
  • Discover the beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch in the jungle with local ingredients
  • Learn about edible flowers and medicinal plants in the jungle
  • Visit a sustainable chocolate factory and learn about cacao

Description

Begin your adventure with a paddleboarding trip down the Don Diego River, surrounded by the lush cloud forest of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Keep an eye out for local wildlife and birds as you glide through the water. Arrive at a pristine beach where the river meets the ocean, creating a stunning coastal lagoon. Relax on the beach, take a swim, or explore the mangroves. Next, enjoy a delicious lunch in the jungle, featuring locally sourced ingredients. Choose from a variety of options, including seafood, vegetarian, and vegan dishes. Learn about edible flowers and medicinal plants from the area. After lunch, visit a sustainable chocolate factory run by local indigenous communities. Take a guided tour of the cacao fields and learn about the entire chocolate-making process, from fruit to final product. Discover the culture, history, and way of life of the local communities.

Includes

Paddleboard trip down Don Diego River Birdwatching Wildlife viewing Visit to a virgin beach Lunch in the jungle Guided tour of a sustainable chocolate factory Learning about edible flowers and medicinal plants Learning about local indigenous culture and history

Excludes

Transportation to the starting point Personal expenses

Important Information

  • Activity involves physical exertion Be prepared for outdoor conditions Respect local wildlife and environment

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