Lopinot Cocoa & Fishing School Tours

Service Description

🌿 Mariposa Gardens and Agua Viva Eco-Life offers an immersive, fun and educational experience! Students explore the natural beauty, sustainable farming and cultural heritage of the Lopinot Valley. 🎓 Ideal for: Primary & Secondary Schools | Environmental Clubs | Spanish Classes ________________________________________ Included Activities (Approx. 3.5 hrs): 🔸 Mariposa Gardens 1) Complimentary Creole Cocoa Tea 2) Cocoa Tour: Enjoy a comprehensive chocolate journey, including an introduction to cocoa trees, cultivation and the chocolate-making process. The tour includes ‘cocoa dancing’ a lively tradition that originally helped reduce fungus on beans, and a chocolate demonstration, sampling hot cocoa and 70% ToryVen dark chocolate. 3) Mini Cocoa Estate Walk: Explore the mini Cocoa Estate around Mariposa Gardens, encountering local flora and fauna. 4) Optional Sebucan (Maypole) Dance: Join the traditional Sebucan dance, celebrating the arrival of spring with colourful ribbons. 🔸 Agua Viva Eco-Life 1) Aquatic Ecology & Fishing: Engage in a fun, hands-on session exploring aquatic life and the basics of sustainable fish care. Learn about tilapia species, freshwater ecosystems and responsible environmental practices through supervised recreational fishing. 2) Optional Garden Centre Visit: Browse an array of herbs, medicinal plants and ornamental plants available for purchase. ________________________________________ 💲 Tour Rates (Includes all listed activities): • TT$70.00 per student/teacher (No Meal) • TT$100.00 per student/teacher (With Meal – details below) ________________________________________ 🍽️ Optional Meal Package (Pre-Order Only): Includes: • Two Tortillas (2 Corn or 1 Corn + 1 Flour) • Choice of Filling: Chicken, Beef or Vegetarian • Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Lettuce, Cheese, Garlic Sauce • Fresh Fruit Juice Orders must be confirmed at least 3 days before tour date. ________________________________________ 🍴 Additional Snacks (Pre-Order or Purchase On Site): • Mini Lasagna, Empanadas, Tortillas, Pizza Rolls • Cinnamon Rolls, Paimee • Pudin de Espinaca • Cocoa Cool, Juice, Water, Ice Cream ________________________________________ 🇪🇸 Spanish Heritage Option (If Applicable): Spanish class visiting? Let us know in advance! We’ll include: • Spanish segments during the tour • Brief history of Lopinot’s Spanish roots • A Spanish-language song (instead of English) performed during the experience