Overnight at a Mexican Chocolate Plantation? Yes!
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Chocolate Lovers Dream? We got
Chocolate Lovers Dream? We got to eat fresh Cocoa beans straight from the trees, plus grind and make our own chocolate! This might be our most delicious overnight camping spot ever!
Over 17,000 Tons of chocolate are produced each year in the Mexican state of Tabasco, representing 70% of total national production. CACEP, one of the oldest growers in the region, allows RVers like us to stay overnight on the original farm, Hacienda Cacaotera Jesus Maria y Chocolates, for FREE (if you pay for the tour in the morning). This is an amazing opportunity to learn more about chocolate production, from bean to bar (or tree to table)!
After calling ahead, we arrived to Hacienda Cacaotera Jesus Maria in the early evening and were greeted by the night guard at the farm. He helped guide us to park along the side of the main parking area, right next to the trees. It was a relaxing evening listening to the sounds of the jungle, knowing that the next day would be full of deliciousness! The following morning, we walked into the factory store, paid $100mxp/person and were on our way. Best of all, since we were the first ones there, we got a private tour!
The farm is surprisingly compact, spread between two sides of a quiet street near Comalcalco. As we toured, our guide showed us how they grow the cacao trees from seed or clone and grow this delicious crop. It was also interesting to see that many OTHER fruits and plants are grown next to the cacao. Mangos, cinnamon, coffee, and others are grown alongside to help provide shade, and according to our guide they even help affect the flavor of the beans! Watching him crack open a pod, we each pulled a raw bean off and to our surprise the flavor before processing is quite mild. Only after several days of fermentation does the bean begin to truly smell and taste like the chocolate we know and love!
After a demonstration (thanks Liz @Eat See RV for the muscle!) of how chocolate was made before modern machinery, it was onto the samples! We tried so many different kinds and varying levels of sweetness. What's your favorite?
Our thanks to the team at Hacienda Cacaotera Jesus Maria y Chocolates for the tour and an overnight stay at your beautiful farm!
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Missed an episode in our 25 episode Mexico series, #VivaNewstates? Full playlist here!
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Processing your FMM (Tourist Visa) Online
New Pet Regulations for importing cats and dogs to Mexico
US State Department Mexico Travel Advisories and Map
Books- "Peoples Guide to Mexico" and "Lonely Planet Mexico"
Facebook Groups specific to RV travel in Mexico
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Over 17,000 Tons of chocolate are produced each year in the Mexican state of Tabasco, representing 70% of total national production. CACEP, one of the oldest growers in the region, allows RVers like us to stay overnight on the original farm, Hacienda Cacaotera Jesus Maria y Chocolates, for FREE (if you pay for the tour in the morning). This is an amazing opportunity to learn more about chocolate production, from bean to bar (or tree to table)!
After calling ahead, we arrived to Hacienda Cacaotera Jesus Maria in the early evening and were greeted by the night guard at the farm. He helped guide us to park along the side of the main parking area, right next to the trees. It was a relaxing evening listening to the sounds of the jungle, knowing that the next day would be full of deliciousness! The following morning, we walked into the factory store, paid $100mxp/person and were on our way. Best of all, since we were the first ones there, we got a private tour!
The farm is surprisingly compact, spread between two sides of a quiet street near Comalcalco. As we toured, our guide showed us how they grow the cacao trees from seed or clone and grow this delicious crop. It was also interesting to see that many OTHER fruits and plants are grown next to the cacao. Mangos, cinnamon, coffee, and others are grown alongside to help provide shade, and according to our guide they even help affect the flavor of the beans! Watching him crack open a pod, we each pulled a raw bean off and to our surprise the flavor before processing is quite mild. Only after several days of fermentation does the bean begin to truly smell and taste like the chocolate we know and love!
After a demonstration (thanks Liz @Eat See RV for the muscle!) of how chocolate was made before modern machinery, it was onto the samples! We tried so many different kinds and varying levels of sweetness. What's your favorite?
Our thanks to the team at Hacienda Cacaotera Jesus Maria y Chocolates for the tour and an overnight stay at your beautiful farm!
Have thoughts or questions about the #DigitalNomad life, RVing, our travels in Mexico, or anything else? Comment below!
Missed an episode in our 25 episode Mexico series, #VivaNewstates? Full playlist here!
VivaNewstates - Our Mexican RVing Adv...
Grutas de Tolantongo, San Miguel de Allende, Monarch Butterfly Migration, Paragliding over Valle de Bravo, Nighttime at Teotihuacan, Crossing into Mexico, and more in one playlist!
Visit our brand new Patreon Page to learn how together we can help support the communities we explore and for some very exciting news from us! You won't want to miss it. :)
Patreon: newstatenomads
*NEW DAY! SUNDAYS @ 6PM ET you can find new content from our adventures around the world!
That's right! Every Sunday a new episode of our journey. We'll see you each week! To make it even simpler just click the link below to subscribe to our channel and don't forget to ring the bell!
Newstate Nomads: https://www.youtube.com/newstatenomad...
**********************************
Visit our brand new Amazon Storefront!
Looking for anything you saw in our videos? RV accessories, kitchen, travel, take a look at our store, easily divided into sections! Plus, with the same great low prices, every purchase helps you support our travels. Thanks for making your purchases through us!
https://amazon.com/shop/newstatenomads
DISCLOSURE:
We receive compensation for use of our affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
**********************************
Resources and Links Available @NewstateNomads.com
https://www.newstatenomads.com/destin...
Links to places we stayed, ate, and visited!
View/Navion Facebook Group
Processing your FMM (Tourist Visa) Online
New Pet Regulations for importing cats and dogs to Mexico
US State Department Mexico Travel Advisories and Map
Books- "Peoples Guide to Mexico" and "Lonely Planet Mexico"
Facebook Groups specific to RV travel in Mexico
___________ Our Social Links ___________
Instagram 📸 Instagram: newstatenomads
Facebook 👍 Facebook: newstatenomads
NN Website 🌐 https://www.newstatenomads.com
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