Audio Guide of Chocolate Orchid

Chocolate Orchid is open Monday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is about 10 minutes from downtown Tarapoto; you can get there by taxi or motorcycle taxi for S/5-10, or use Google Maps for precise directions.

Admission costs S/15 for adults and S/8 for children; optional guided tours are an additional S/20. It is affordable and well worth it to taste fresh chocolate made on site.

A typical visit lasts 1 to 2 hours, including the tour of the cacao fields, orchids, and tasting. If you take the full tour, allow at least 90 minutes.

Chocolate Orchid is a family-owned farm founded more than 20 years ago, dedicated to organic cacao and native orchids from the Amazon rainforest. It represents the Peruvian chocolate-making tradition and promotes the conservation of local biodiversity.

The best time is in the morning (9:00-11:00 a.m.) to avoid the heat and see active production; the dry season from May to October is ideal because of less rain. Avoid weekends if you do not like crowds.

There are partially paved, wheelchair-accessible paths in the main areas, but some orchid sections have stairs. Contact +51 942 123 456 for special arrangements.

Nearby are Lake Sauce (15 minutes by car) for kayaking and Ahuashiyacu Waterfall (20 minutes). Combine it with a tour of Tarapoto to make the most of your day; see reviews on TripAdvisor.

Bring mosquito repellent, comfortable clothing, and a camera; try the chocolate and local honey. Book tours in advance during high season and wear closed-toe shoes because of the damp ground.