ELADIO POP CHOCOLATE ADVENTURE AND LUBAANTUN
Chocolate-making and ancient Maya history
In this eco tour, you will visit the organic cacao orchards, where cacao is grown under the shade of indigenous trees, and alongside other crops, including pineapple, coffee, papaya, avocado and allspice. You will learn how the pods grow and are harvested, and the fermentation process which results in the beans that are the foundation of the famous Maya Gold organic chocolate—itself inspired by a local Mayan chocolate “kukuh” drink! You will enjoy the Mayan Lunch, all organic. You will also be a part when it’s time to show you how to make basic chocolate.
Continue on the trail to one of Toledo’s beautiful and historical attractions: With its rich Mayan history and superb landscape, Southern Belize offers a wealth of experiences for lovers of nature, history, adventure and culture! Explore Lubaantun, situated above a tributary to the Columbia River, Lubaantun is located near the village of San Pedro Columbia.
Lubaantun is the largest Mayan ceremonial center in Southern Belize, built in the Late Classic Period around 700-900 AD, and is well known for its unusual style of construction.
It consists of 11 structures, grouped around five main plazas, all built with limestone blocks and no visible mortar binding them together! You’ll learn about the famous Crystal Skull which was ‘discovered’ at the site, and talk to the caretaker . Some assisted with the 1970 Cambridge excavations of the site. They will happily show you any of the latest ‘finds’, as well as tell you some of the local Mayan legends.
Price includes lunch, transfer, all entrance fees and guide fees.