• Recommended Activities:
La Sabaneta is within Hacienda Monterosa a traditional cocoa estate and is the only fully functioning plantation in the Valley of Choroní. Together with a local employee, you can take a walk through the working grounds of the hacienda to see the cocoa trees and imposing shade trees, as well as the irrigation systems dating from colonial times, giving you an understanding of the development of chocolate from the plant to the final chocolate bar.

Penero trips to un spoilt beaches such as Uricao and Cepe (15 to 20 minutes from Puerto Colombia).

A visit to the nearby colonial town of Choroni.
Canopying - ascent to tall trees - with base in Puerto Colombia (NEW).

• Upon previous request, Virgilio Espinal, experienced birdwatcher and adventurer, can take you for the following activities:

Specialized guided nature walks to observe the abundance of plant species such as bamboo, palms, fruit trees, bromelia and flowers
Bird watching of the prolific variety of species in the Parque Nacional Henri Pittier, one of the richest areas in the country for this activity
Bird watching in the famous Estación Biológica Rancho Grande (1.5 hours approx from the Hacienda)
Five hour walk to the historic town of Chuao, producer of the famed Chuao Cacao, to see its famous grounds and drying patio
Two hour river trek to the Fundación Cultural Aguafuerte, a converted 1950's dam and electric plant
Longer mountain treks within Parque Nacional Henri Pittier.

• More Activities:
• A walk through the working grounds of the hacienda to see the cocoa trees and imposing shade trees, as well as the irrigation systems, giving you an understanding of the development of chocolate from the plant to the bar.
• Specialized guided nature walks to observe the abundance of plant species such as bamboo, palms, fruit trees and flowers of all kinds.
• Bird watching of the prolific Varity of species in the valley in abundance, which is an hour and a half from the: famous Estacion Biologica Rancho Grande.
• For the more adventurous, the surrounding mountains are Ideal for day treks:
• Five hour walk to the history town of Chuao to see its famous grounds and drying patio.
• Two hour river trek: to a 1950's dam and cultural centre.
• Longer mountain treks.
• And for a relaxed time!
• Excursions to un spoilt beaches by Penero trips (15 to 20 minutes)
• A visit to the nearby colonial town of Choroni.