Cocoa tastings are among the highlights of the programme. In them, visitors learn to recognise the aromas, nuances and flavours shaped by the region of origin, the way the crop is managed and the fermentation and drying processes. Alongside this experience come the Momentos de cacao workshops, which introduce the public to the techniques and secrets behind a fine bar of chocolate.
The Cocoa Route invites visitors to follow the journey of the fruit from farm to table. Close by, the World of Cocoa offers a sanctuary dedicated to the plant and a photographic gallery portraying the landscapes, faces and hands that sustain this production chain. It is, in many ways, a tribute to the rural families who have made cocoa their way of life.
Knowledge will also have its place. The Cacao Talks will bring together voices from the sector to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the crop, with particular attention to sustainability. The fair will likewise explore the benefits of chocolate and its role in a mindful diet, under the evocative title of the superpowers of chocolate.
The youngest visitors will have Chocokids, a space designed to help girls and boys discover cocoa through play and learning. The aim is to nurture, from an early age, an appreciation for a product that is part of the cultural and economic identity of many regions of the country.
Competitions add excitement to the agenda. The cocoa tasting championship and the award for the best cocoa bean celebrate the excellence of growers and encourage the continuous improvement of quality. Beyond the prestige they bring, these distinctions open doors to increasingly demanding national and international markets.
One of the most symbolic moments will be The Heartbeat of 65,000 Cocoa Hearts, a tribute to the people who grow cocoa in Colombia. Behind every bean lies daily effort, a family story and a commitment to rural development that deserves to be told.
The fair comes at a particularly favourable time for the sector. Colombian cocoa has reached a record 413 million dollars in exports, a figure that confirms the growing international recognition of its quality. This momentum underlines the importance of events such as Chocoshow, where business contacts, partnerships and new commercial opportunities take shape.
This edition builds on the path laid by the 2023, 2024 and 2025 editions, which established the fair as one of the most eagerly awaited events on Bogotá’s trade fair calendar. Year after year, the gathering has strengthened its role as a bridge between the countryside and the city.
Tickets can be purchased at the Corferias box offices during the event or through the fair’s official website. Corferias is located at Carrera 37 No. 24-67 in Bogotá, and the Hilton Bogotá Corferias is the recommended hotel for those travelling from other cities.
At the end of November, Bogotá will taste of cocoa. It will be an opportunity to get to know a product that brings together tradition, innovation and sustainability, and to honour those who, from the countryside, are helping Colombian chocolate earn ever greater prestige around the world.
For more information: https://chocoshow.co/
