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By booking this day trip to Marsella, you'll discover one of the most traditional cities in Colombia. In addition, we'll learn how to make delicious artisan chocolate.

By booking this day trip to Marsella, you'll discover one of the most traditional cities in Colombia. In addition, we'll learn how to make delicious artisan chocolate.

Marsella Day Trip

At 7 am we'll pick you up at your hotel in Manizales and drive to the department of Risaralda, where the Colombian municipality of Marsella is located. 

On the way, we'll drive through the beautiful coffee plantations of the Cauca River Valley. Once in Marsella, we'll head to an agricultural farm, where we'll be welcomed with an aperitif of patacones con hogao, a delicious onion and tomato sauce made from the local produce.

Then, we'll take a tour of the farm to see the fruit trees and cocoa crops. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in an organic chocolate-making workshop. You'll experience first-hand the extraction of cocoa beans, roasting and grinding. With the juice that we'll obtain, we'll prepare a chocolate drink. 

We'll accompany this drink with a regional lunch in which we'll taste a typical dish such as "sancocho", made with chicken meat and products from the farm. 

Next, we'll drive to the village, stopping for a cup of Colombian coffee in the main square. We'll then enjoy the colonial architecture of Marsella's most emblematic buildings, such as the Casa de la Cultura, whose rooms make up a museum that has been declared a National Heritage Site. 

We'll also visit the Botanical Garden, where we'll have a relaxing walk, and the José María Cemetery, another of the most visited places in Marsella.

Finally, we'll return to Manizales and drop you off at your hotel at 4:30 pm.

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Duration

9 hours.

Language The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Pick up to and from the hotel

Journey by 4x4

English speaking guide

Lunch

Tickets

A coffee

Reduced groups, there will be no more than 3 people

When to book?

You can book up until 3 days before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required.

Sustainability

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • No printing of documentation required.

Provider

Recreatur San Cristobal Show more

  • Recreatur San Cristobal

    Corporate name: Recreatur SAN CRISTOBAL SAS

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Pets

Not permitted.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

  • Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

    A - This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

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