Guayaquil cacao farm & city tour: Bean to bar plus Las Peñas

Walk a working cacao plantation, then climb 444 steps through colonial streets to overlook the city.

This full-day tour from Guayaquil pairs a guided cacao farm experience with city exploration, including Las Peñas' historic neighborhood, Santa Ana Hill, and Puerto Santa Ana's waterfront. You'll learn the chocolate-making process at a traditional farm, taste Ecuadorian chocolate, then walk through Guayaquil's most iconic landmarks with a local guide. Hotel pickup, lunch, snacks and private transport are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cacao farm and Guayaquil city tour

• Visit traditional cacao farm
• Learn chocolate-making process
• Taste authentic Ecuadorian chocolate
• Explore Las Peñas historic neighborhood
• Climb Santa Ana Hill steps
• Enjoy panoramic city views
• Stroll along Puerto Santa Ana promenade
• Relax and take photos by the river

The experience

The tour starts at a traditional cacao farm outside the city, where a local guide walks you through the tropical plantations and shows you how Ecuador's world-famous fine aroma cacao becomes chocolate. You'll see the harvesting, roasting, and artisanal techniques used for generations, then taste authentic Ecuadorian chocolate while learning how cacao fits into the country's agricultural and cultural identity.

After the farm, you return to Guayaquil to explore the city's most recognizable neighborhoods. Las Peñas draws you through colorful colonial streets and local art galleries in one of the oldest parts of the city. The main pull here is the 444 steps up Santa Ana Hill: a steep climb that rewards you with panoramic views over Guayaquil, the Guayas River, and the city skyline. From there, you move to Puerto Santa Ana, a modern waterfront district built on what used to be industrial land, where you can walk along the riverside promenade, see restaurants and cafés, and feel the contrast between the historic neighborhood you just left and the contemporary city around you.

The tour runs about six hours total and includes hotel pickup in a private vehicle, a guide who speaks English, Spanish or Italian, lunch, snacks, and bottled water throughout the day. Children from age 10 can join when accompanied by an adult.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transport by private vehicle.
• a local guide for the full day.
• entry to the cacao farm and chocolate tasting.
• lunch and snacks.
• bottled water throughout.

Options for this experience

2 options

6-hour Full Experience tourUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 08:30 and 09:00Trip to the past through the Cocoa Farm and Guayaquil, to learn the region's history, traditions and customs and live a unique cultural experience. Two adventures in one day, combining the history of the city with the tranquility of the countryside and the magic of cacao, with a delicious Ecuadorian lunch at the hacienda, using fresh, organic products taken straight from the farm to the table. Covers connection to the agricultural world, organic chocolate making, learning about the city's history and food tasting. Lasts 6 hours. Pickup is included.

Guayaquil Cocoa: City ExpressUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 09:00 and 10:00Cocoa Farm Culinary Experience: discover Ecuadorian cacao from fruit to flavor on a flexible private tour of 4 hours in Guayaquil. Private 4-hour cacao tour including a farm visit, chocolate workshop and cooking class, with only your group taking part. Private cacao and fusion lunch that blends cacao with Ecuadorian cuisine. Route: hotel pickup in Guayaquil, a visit to a city cacao farm, a chocolate workshop and a hands-on cooking class, then return. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 08:30, 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Child (10 to 12 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Yamil Saman Cabrera

Is this one for you?Choose this for a private farm-to-bar cacao experience combined with city landmarks. If you want a shared group tour or city-only itinerary, look elsewhere.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 12 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly do you do at the cacao farm?

You walk through a working tropical cacao plantation with a local guide who shows you how the beans are harvested, roasted, and turned into chocolate using traditional techniques. You'll taste authentic Ecuadorian chocolate and learn about the cultural importance of cacao in Ecuador's agricultural heritage.

How steep is the climb up Santa Ana Hill?

The 444 steps to the top of Santa Ana Hill are a steady climb, but the panoramic views of Guayaquil, the river, and the city skyline from the top are the payoff. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and you set your own pace.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes, lunch is included, along with snacks and bottled water throughout the day. The tour also covers hotel pickup and transport by private vehicle.

What's the difference between the two tour options?

The Full Experience tour covers all six hours with both the cacao farm and all three city stops: Las Peñas, Santa Ana Hill, and Puerto Santa Ana. The Guayaquil Cocoa–City Express is a shorter option that combines the farm with city highlights. Check the booking page for the specific stops and timing of each.