Join us and participate in dancing de cocoa,  playing the traditional instruments and sharing our heritage and festivals ! Our community is a small Spanish / indigenous community. We are proud of our cultural heritage as we are preserving out parang music, it’s instruments and our wear. We dance de cocoa with parang music , we hold festivals.

• We’ve crafted this for you!  

We introduce dancing de cocoa as part of our tours , while we play our cultural instruments. We have food festival where they taste our pastelles that are wrapped in banana leaves, roasted pork and wild meat for the people willing to live like a local ! 

• About your host(s):

The Lopinot Tourism Association Ltd. was honored with the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award by the Tunapuna / Piarco Regional Corporation for its outstanding contributions to tourism and the successful management of the Lopinot Chocolate Company at the Civic Awards and Gala reception held on November 20th, 2024. Our chocolate tours have made Lopinot a global chocolate destination, with cocoa products reaching as far as Japan, Norway, China, and beyond!

But that’s not all — it was a double win as the legendary Mr. Martin Gomez, former Supervisor of the Lopinot historical site, was recognized with the Cultural Visionary Award! As a beloved figure, he has shared the rich history of Lopinot and its folklore, including tales of Count de Lopinot, enslaved peoples, and the famous Martin Gomez Cave. His daily parang performances made him a staple for tourists, and he continues to manage the tours alongside his daughter and CEO of the Lopinot Tourism Association, Donna Mora.

• What makes this experience so unique ?! 

We collaborate with the community, the cocoa farmers, the service providers, the lady’s we sell their jam, pepper sauce, pastels etc…

• This experience is for you wish to … 

Re-discover the local and traditional culture by participating actively in natural and cultural activities.

Possible targets : Groups (B2B), Kids Friendly, Domestic tourists, International tourists, Millenials,Seniors, MICE, Foodies, Premium / Luxe, Eco-friendly, Packages, Cruiser

• The information you might ask

Period: All year long

Duration:  1 to 4 hours

Participants: from 2 to 10

Level: Everybody

Languages: English

Location: Tunapuna Village, Trinidad and Tobago

Transport : optional 

Accommodation: optional

• How much will it cost me ?

From 30 US Dollars

It can include : Experiences, Transport, Food & Beverage, Lodging.

• Recommendations for the smooth running of the experience:

Just bring your good vibes !

Contacts:

Email : lopinottourism19@gmail.com

Whatsapp:  +1 868-680-5423

Facebook: Lopinot Tourism Association ltd

Instagram: Lopinot Tourism Association ltd 

Join us and participate in dancing de cocoa,  playing the traditional instruments and sharing our heritage and festivals ! Our community is a small Spanish / indigenous community. We are proud of our cultural heritage as we are preserving out parang music, it’s instruments and our wear. We dance de cocoa with parang music , we hold festivals.

• We’ve crafted this for you!  

We introduce dancing de cocoa as part of our tours , while we play our cultural instruments. We have food festival where they taste our pastelles that are wrapped in banana leaves, roasted pork and wild meat for the people willing to live like a local ! 

• About your host(s):

The Lopinot Tourism Association Ltd. was honored with the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award by the Tunapuna / Piarco Regional Corporation for its outstanding contributions to tourism and the successful management of the Lopinot Chocolate Company at the Civic Awards and Gala reception held on November 20th, 2024. Our chocolate tours have made Lopinot a global chocolate destination, with cocoa products reaching as far as Japan, Norway, China, and beyond!

But that’s not all — it was a double win as the legendary Mr. Martin Gomez, former Supervisor of the Lopinot historical site, was recognized with the Cultural Visionary Award! As a beloved figure, he has shared the rich history of Lopinot and its folklore, including tales of Count de Lopinot, enslaved peoples, and the famous Martin Gomez Cave. His daily parang performances made him a staple for tourists, and he continues to manage the tours alongside his daughter and CEO of the Lopinot Tourism Association, Donna Mora.

• What makes this experience so unique ?! 

We collaborate with the community, the cocoa farmers, the service providers, the lady’s we sell their jam, pepper sauce, pastels etc…

• This experience is for you wish to … 

Re-discover the local and traditional culture by participating actively in natural and cultural activities.

Possible targets : Groups (B2B), Kids Friendly, Domestic tourists, International tourists, Millenials,Seniors, MICE, Foodies, Premium / Luxe, Eco-friendly, Packages, Cruiser

• The information you might ask

Period: All year long

Duration:  1 to 4 hours

Participants: from 2 to 10

Level: Everybody

Languages: English

Location: Tunapuna Village, Trinidad and Tobago

Transport : optional 

Accommodation: optional

• How much will it cost me ?

From 30 US Dollars

It can include : Experiences, Transport, Food & Beverage, Lodging.

• Recommendations for the smooth running of the experience:

Just bring your good vibes !

Contacts:

Email : lopinottourism19@gmail.com

Whatsapp:  +1 868-680-5423

Facebook: Lopinot Tourism Association ltd

Instagram: Lopinot Tourism Association ltd 

Rejoignez-nous et participez au dancing de cocoa, jouez des instruments traditionnels et partagez notre patrimoine et nos festivals ! Notre communauté est une petite communauté d’origine espagnole et autochtone. Nous sommes fiers de notre héritage culturel, que nous préservons à travers la musique parang, ses instruments et notre costume traditionnel. Nous dansons le cocoa sur de la musique parang et nous organisons des festivals.

• Nous avons conçu cela pour vous ! 

Nous intégrons le dancing de cocoa dans nos visites, tout en jouant nos instruments culturels. Nous organisons des festivals culinaires où l’on déguste nos pastelles enveloppés dans des feuilles de bananier, du porc rôti et du gibier — pour ceux qui souhaitent vivre comme un local !

• À propos de votre/vos hôte(s) 

La Lopinot Tourism Association Ltd. a reçu le Prix de l’Excellence Entrepreneuriale décerné par la Tunapuna / Piarco Regional Corporation, pour ses contributions exceptionnelles au tourisme et la gestion réussie de la Lopinot Chocolate Company, lors des Civic Awards and Gala du 20 novembre 2024. Nos visites sur le thème du chocolat ont fait de Lopinot une destination chocolatière reconnue dans le monde entier, avec des produits exportés jusqu’au Japon, en Norvège, en Chine et au-delà !

Mais ce n’est pas tout — ce fut une double récompense, car le légendaire M. Martin Gomez, ancien superviseur du site historique de Lopinot, a été distingué par le Prix de Visionnaire Culturel ! Personnalité très aimée, il a partagé la riche histoire de Lopinot et son folklore, incluant les récits du Comte de Lopinot, des peuples réduits en esclavage et de la célèbre grotte Martin Gomez. Ses performances quotidiennes de parang ont fait de lui une figure incontournable pour les touristes, et il continue de gérer les visites aux côtés de sa fille et directrice de la Lopinot Tourism Association, Donna Mora.

• Qu’est-ce qui rend cette expérience si unique ?

Nous collaborons avec la communauté locale, les producteurs de cacao, les prestataires de services, ainsi que les femmes qui vendent leurs confitures, sauces pimentées, pastelles, etc.

• Cette expérience est faite pour vous si vous souhaitez…

Redécouvrir la culture locale et traditionnelle en participant activement à des activités naturelles et culturelles.

Public cible : Groupes (B2B), familles / enfants, touristes locaux, touristes internationaux, millennials, seniors, MICE, gastronomes, haut de gamme / luxe, éco-tourisme, croisiéristes

• Informations pratiques

Période : Toute l’année

Durée : De 1 à 4 heures

Participants : De 2 à 10

Niveau : Ouvert à tous

Langues : Anglais

Lieu : Village de Tunapuna, Trinité-et-Tobago

Transport : Optionnel

Hébergement : Optionnel

• Combien cela va-t-il me coûter ?

À partir de 30 dollars US

Peut inclure : Expériences, transport, repas et boissons, hébergement

• Recommandations pour profiter pleinement de l’expérience :

Apportez simplement votre bonne humeur !

Contacts:

Email : lopinottourism19@gmail.com

Whatsapp:  +1 868-680-5423

Facebook: Lopinot Tourism Association ltd

Instagram: Lopinot Tourism Association ltd 

Join us and participate in dancing de cocoa,  playing the traditional instruments and sharing our heritage and festivals ! Our community is a small Spanish / indigenous community. We are proud of our cultural heritage as we are preserving out parang music, it’s instruments and our wear. We dance de cocoa with parang music , we hold festivals.

• We’ve crafted this for you!  

We introduce dancing de cocoa as part of our tours , while we play our cultural instruments. We have food festival where they taste our pastelles that are wrapped in banana leaves, roasted pork and wild meat for the people willing to live like a local ! 

• About your host(s):

The Lopinot Tourism Association Ltd. was honored with the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award by the Tunapuna / Piarco Regional Corporation for its outstanding contributions to tourism and the successful management of the Lopinot Chocolate Company at the Civic Awards and Gala reception held on November 20th, 2024. Our chocolate tours have made Lopinot a global chocolate destination, with cocoa products reaching as far as Japan, Norway, China, and beyond!

But that’s not all — it was a double win as the legendary Mr. Martin Gomez, former Supervisor of the Lopinot historical site, was recognized with the Cultural Visionary Award! As a beloved figure, he has shared the rich history of Lopinot and its folklore, including tales of Count de Lopinot, enslaved peoples, and the famous Martin Gomez Cave. His daily parang performances made him a staple for tourists, and he continues to manage the tours alongside his daughter and CEO of the Lopinot Tourism Association, Donna Mora.

• What makes this experience so unique ?! 

We collaborate with the community, the cocoa farmers, the service providers, the lady’s we sell their jam, pepper sauce, pastels etc…

• This experience is for you wish to … 

Re-discover the local and traditional culture by participating actively in natural and cultural activities.

Possible targets : Groups (B2B), Kids Friendly, Domestic tourists, International tourists, Millenials,Seniors, MICE, Foodies, Premium / Luxe, Eco-friendly, Packages, Cruiser

• The information you might ask

Period: All year long

Duration:  1 to 4 hours

Participants: from 2 to 10

Level: Everybody

Languages: English

Location: Tunapuna Village, Trinidad and Tobago

Transport : optional 

Accommodation: optional

• How much will it cost me ?

From 30 US Dollars

It can include : Experiences, Transport, Food & Beverage, Lodging.

• Recommendations for the smooth running of the experience:

Just bring your good vibes !

Contacts:

Email : lopinottourism19@gmail.com

Whatsapp:  +1 868-680-5423

Facebook: Lopinot Tourism Association ltd

Instagram: Lopinot Tourism Association ltd 

Join us and participate in dancing de cocoa,  playing the traditional instruments and sharing our heritage and festivals ! Our community is a small Spanish / indigenous community. We are proud of our cultural heritage as we are preserving out parang music, it’s instruments and our wear. We dance de cocoa with parang music , we hold festivals.

• We’ve crafted this for you!  

We introduce dancing de cocoa as part of our tours , while we play our cultural instruments. We have food festival where they taste our pastelles that are wrapped in banana leaves, roasted pork and wild meat for the people willing to live like a local ! 

• About your host(s):

The Lopinot Tourism Association Ltd. was honored with the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award by the Tunapuna / Piarco Regional Corporation for its outstanding contributions to tourism and the successful management of the Lopinot Chocolate Company at the Civic Awards and Gala reception held on November 20th, 2024. Our chocolate tours have made Lopinot a global chocolate destination, with cocoa products reaching as far as Japan, Norway, China, and beyond!

But that’s not all — it was a double win as the legendary Mr. Martin Gomez, former Supervisor of the Lopinot historical site, was recognized with the Cultural Visionary Award! As a beloved figure, he has shared the rich history of Lopinot and its folklore, including tales of Count de Lopinot, enslaved peoples, and the famous Martin Gomez Cave. His daily parang performances made him a staple for tourists, and he continues to manage the tours alongside his daughter and CEO of the Lopinot Tourism Association, Donna Mora.

• What makes this experience so unique ?! 

We collaborate with the community, the cocoa farmers, the service providers, the lady’s we sell their jam, pepper sauce, pastels etc…

• This experience is for you wish to … 

Re-discover the local and traditional culture by participating actively in natural and cultural activities.

Possible targets : Groups (B2B), Kids Friendly, Domestic tourists, International tourists, Millenials,Seniors, MICE, Foodies, Premium / Luxe, Eco-friendly, Packages, Cruiser

• The information you might ask

Period: All year long

Duration:  1 to 4 hours

Participants: from 2 to 10

Level: Everybody

Languages: English

Location: Tunapuna Village, Trinidad and Tobago

Transport : optional 

Accommodation: optional

• How much will it cost me ?

From 30 US Dollars

It can include : Experiences, Transport, Food & Beverage, Lodging.

• Recommendations for the smooth running of the experience:

Just bring your good vibes !

Contacts:

Email : lopinottourism19@gmail.com

Whatsapp:  +1 868-680-5423

Facebook: Lopinot Tourism Association ltd

Instagram: Lopinot Tourism Association ltd 

¡Únete a nosotros y participa en el dancing de cocoa, toca los instrumentos tradicionales y comparte nuestro patrimonio y festivales! Nuestra comunidad es una pequeña comunidad de raíces españolas e indígenas. Estamos orgullosos de nuestro legado cultural, ya que preservamos nuestra música parang, sus instrumentos y nuestra vestimenta tradicional. Bailamos de cocoa al ritmo del parang y organizamos festivales.

• ¡Hemos creado esto para ti! 

Introducimos el dancing de cocoa como parte de nuestros recorridos, mientras tocamos nuestros instrumentos culturales. Tenemos festivales gastronómicos donde se degustan nuestros pastelles envueltos en hojas de plátano, cerdo asado y carne de monte, ¡para quienes deseen vivir como un auténtico local!

• Sobre tu(s) anfitrión(es):

La Lopinot Tourism Association Ltd. fue galardonada con el Premio a la Excelencia Emprendedora por parte de la Corporación Regional de Tunapuna / Piarco por sus destacadas contribuciones al turismo y la exitosa gestión de la empresa Lopinot Chocolate Company, durante los Premios Cívicos y Recepción de Gala celebrados el 20 de noviembre de 2024. ¡Nuestras visitas dedicadas al chocolate han convertido a Lopinot en un destino chocolatero de fama mundial, con productos que llegan hasta Japón, Noruega, China y más allá!

¡Pero eso no es todo! Fue una doble victoria, ya que el legendario Sr. Martin Gomez, ex Supervisor del sitio histórico de Lopinot, fue reconocido con el Premio a la Visión Cultural. Figura muy querida, ha compartido durante años la rica historia de Lopinot y su folclore, incluidos los relatos del Conde de Lopinot, los pueblos esclavizados y la famosa Cueva Martin Gomez. Sus actuaciones diarias de parang lo convirtieron en un icono para los turistas, y hoy continúa gestionando las visitas junto a su hija y directora general de la Lopinot Tourism Association, Donna Mora.

• ¿Qué hace a esta experiencia tan única?

Colaboramos con la comunidad, los productores de cacao, los prestadores de servicios, y las mujeres que nos proveen sus mermeladas, salsas picantes, pastelles, etc.

• Esta experiencia es para ti si deseas…

Redescubrir la cultura local y tradicional participando activamente en actividades naturales y culturales.

Público objetivo: Grupos (B2B), Niños / Familias, Turistas locales, Turistas internacionales, Millennials, Mayores, MICE, Amantes de la gastronomía, Premium / Lujo, Turismo ecológico, Paquetes turísticos, Cruceristas

• Información útil

Periodo: Todo el año

Duración: De 1 a 4 horas

Participantes: De 2 a 10

Nivel: Para todos

Idiomas: Inglés

Ubicación: Pueblo de Tunapuna, Trinidad y Tobago

Transporte: Opcional

Alojamiento: Opcional

• ¿Cuánto cuesta?

Desde 30 dólares estadounidenses

Puede incluir: Experiencias, transporte, comida y bebida, alojamiento

• Recomendaciones para disfrutar al máximo la experiencia:

¡Solo trae tu buena energía!

Contactos:

Email : lopinottourism19@gmail.com

Whatsapp:  +1 868-680-5423

Facebook: Lopinot Tourism Association ltd

Instagram: Lopinot Tourism Association ltd