点评:This family-run cacao farm exceeded every expectation. First the lodge and property is stunning. There are 10 or so beautifully appointed cabins surrounded by trails, rivers, rainforest, and ponds. Pure magic.
I stayed three nights and took the Chocolate Tour. It was so much more than I anticipated. Pablo is passionate about every step of the process; growing, harvesting, roasting, and creating what I now believe is some of the finest chocolate in the world. His mission is to master his craft and share that knowledge generously with guests. You'll quickly realize how little you actually knew about chocolate before this tour.
Expect plenty of tastings, real hot chocolate (nothing like the powdered stuff), and if you're lucky, a few extra surprises. Everyone in our group left impressed.
The location is ideal, some tricky roads, but close to several volcanoes and surrounded by natural beauty. Make this a part of your Costa Rica trip. You'll remember it forever.
翻译:这家家族经营的可可农场远超我的预期。首先,旅馆和庄园本身就美得令人窒息。十来间布置精美的木屋被小径、河流、雨林和池塘环绕,宛如仙境。
我住了三晚,参加了巧克力之旅。这趟旅程远超我的预期。Pablo 对可可制作的每一个环节都充满热情:种植、采摘、烘焙,最终创造出我认为是世界上最美味的巧克力之一。他的目标是精益求精,并将这些知识慷慨地分享给客人。参加这次旅行后,你会很快意识到自己对巧克力的了解是多么匮乏。
你可以品尝到各种巧克力,喝到真正的热巧克力(绝非速溶粉冲泡),如果运气好的话,还能收获一些惊喜。我们团里的每个人都赞不绝口。
农场的地理位置也十分优越,虽然有些路段比较崎岖,但靠近几座火山,周围环绕着美丽的自然风光。一定要把这里列入你的哥斯达黎加之旅,这将是一段永生难忘的回忆。