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Discover the Las Rocas Ecological Park on a quad bike tour from Arequipa. Explore the park's rock formations, visit a sacred Huaca temple, and enjoy a chocolate-making workshop.

Highlights

• Feel the thrill of riding a quad bike through the stunning Chilina Valley
• Explore the Las Rocas Ecological Park and see its unique rock formations
• Visit a sacred Huaca temple and enjoy panoramic views of the valley
• Learn about the journey of cacao from tree to bar in a hands-on workshop
• Create your own chocolate bar and support sustainable farming practices

Description

Begin your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Arequipa. Head to the Valle de Chilina, where your quad bike ride begins. Ride through the lush vegetation and along the Chili River, taking in the stunning scenery. Explore the 250 hectares of rock formations in the park, many of which have zoomorphic figures. Keep an eye out for lizards, viscachas, Andean foxes, snakes, and more. At the top of the park, see a sacred Huaca (temple) that belonged to the Churajón culture. The temple is a great place to take the best panoramic photos of the Chilina Valley and the Chili River. In the afternoon, discover the soul of Chuncho cacao in a hands-on sensory workshop that connects flavor, culture, and sustainability. Guided by experts, explore all stages of the journey from tree to bar, starting with the fresh cacao fruit and ending with a fine chocolate bar. Along the way, smell, touch, and taste cacao in its many forms: fruit, beans, paste, and chocolate with different percentages. Take on the role of a chocolatier and learn to temper and make your own chocolate bar. Customize it with a wide variety of ingredients, from uchuva and quinoa to roasted sacha inchi, Mara salt, tarwi, cañihua, kiwicha, and other local fruits and seeds. This workshop goes beyond flavor. Each bite tells the story of the producing communities of Ivochote, Quillabamba, and Cusco, whose traditions, languages, and farming methods are preserved through cacao. By participating, you support sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and small Peruvian farmers, while creating a chocolate bar that is uniquely yours.

Includes

Quad excursion in Las Rocas ecological park Visit to the sacred Huaca temple Panoramic views of the Chilina Valley and Chili River Practical sensory workshop on Chuncho cacao Guided chocolate-making experience

Important Information

• The tour starts in the center of Arequipa Participants will be picked up from a coordinated meeting point The tour includes a quad ride and a chocolate-making workshop

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund