Cacao Beans

Come and learn how to make chocolate ! • Located in the heart of the city center of Puerto Vallarta, ChocoMuseo will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about Mexican cacao and chocolate. • We offer chocolate workshops for those in search of a hands on, unforgettable experience. • During 2 hours, you will learn everything about cacao and chocolate, discover how to make chocolate from the bean to the bar, make your own chocolates and take them with you.

Immerse yourself in a unique Tree to Bar chocolate experience from chocolatier and sustainable cacao grower, Hotel Chocolat, at their Rabot Estate in Saint Lucia – lunch included. Plunge into the rainforest for a tour of the cacao groves and learn about sustainable cacao-growing. Find out how to graft a cacao tree before tasting cacao pulp from a freshly-cut pod. Then, sample chocolate made on the Rabot Estate and unique to Saint Lucia while crafting your own chocolate bar. (Experience approx. 2.5 hours) Discover the famous cacao-cuisine and The Cacao Bar – all enjoyed overlooking a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch is included in the Tree to Bar tour price – you can arrive early and eat before or linger after and take in the rainforest views as you indulge in the market-style food. Finish your Tree to Bar experience by treating yourself (or loved ones back home) to more chocolate and our cacao beauty & alcohol ranges, available to browse and purchase on our retail floor.

Discover Hotel Chocolat's Bean to Bar experience, created especially for chocolate lovers who would like to gain delicious insider knowledge. You'll taste fresh cacao-pulp, hear the history of cacao, sample Rabot Estate Chocolate and learn how to transform roasted cacao beans into your very own chocolate bar. While you're there, taste Hotel Chocolat's famous Cacao Cuisine, served street-food style, and an array of cocktails at The Cacao Bar – all enjoyed overlooking the lush nature of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch is ONLY included in the Tree to Bar tour price, but can be purchased as an add-on to the Bean to Bar experience upon arrival. Finish your experience at Project Chocolat by treating yourself (or loved ones back home) to more chocolate and our cacao beauty & alcohol ranges, found on our retail platform.

Discover the 4000 year old roots of true chocolate. Hand grind your very own chocolate using the traditional molcajete. Prepare your authentic chocolate drink with a selection of the very same spices that would have been used in ancient Yucatan. Discover chocolate's link to the modern day by crafting your very own chocolate bar, a modern innovation.

This chocolate-making workshop offers a unique blend of tradition, craftsmanship, and indulgence in the heart of the Swiss countryside. The experience is immersive and hands-on, allowing you to delve into the artistry behind Swiss chocolate, from the origins of cacao beans to the delicate process of crafting silky ganache and hand-molded truffles. The workshop has an educational and sensory-rich flavor—not only will you taste and create chocolate, but you’ll also develop a deep appreciation for the Swiss chocolate legacy. The intimate setting in Bubendorf, surrounded by scenic landscapes, enhances the experience, making it a perfect mix of luxury, history, and hands-on fun. You'll leave with more than just handcrafted chocolates; you'll take home a taste of Switzerland’s world-famous chocolate heritage, making this a memorable and flavorful adventure that excites the senses and satisfies the sweet tooth.

Learn how to make your own chocolate on a 2-hour workshop at the ChocoMuseo in ChocoMuseo Ollantaymbo, in the secret valley. This is a hands-on activity, starting from the cocoa tree to the finished product passing by every step of the whole chocolate-making process. Moreover, discover the history of cocoa and the reasons why Peru is known for its fine chocolates!

Listen to the exciting history of cacao while learning how to make chocolate from bean-to-bar. Participants will make chocolate, the traditional chocolate drink of Aztec kings, and will finish the class by creating their very own chocolate bar to take home. The class will also include a chocolate tasting – can you spot the difference between the gourmet and the commercial?

If you’ve ever wanted to make your own chocolate or learn all the wonderful intricacies and processes involved in making the world’s favourite treat, this is the class for you! In 3 hours you will travel through time: from the history of the tree, to the myths, to the very real and important part cacao and chocolate played in the cultures of Mesoamérica. And of course you’ll also be making chocolate. From trying the raw fruit to roasting, grinding and separating the shell from the nibs you’ll be working just like a professional making award winning chocolate. You’ll learn some of the amazing medicinal uses of chocolate before making your own chocolate ‘medicine’ to take home. Finally, you’ll temper freshly poured molten chocolate and you’ll make your own bar to wrap and enjoy later. There are chocolate tours all over the world, but this is a real hands on experience – you will get chocolate on you! A fun and delicious class!

Enjoy the fascinating views and contrast of the Ecuadorian Andes and lowlands in our one-way flexible, convenient tour departing from Cuenca to Guayaquil including a visit to Cajas National Park, a local fruit market, and a cacao farm. Allowed 2 suitcases per person.

Step into the lush landscapes of our farm and embark on a captivating two-hour walking tour that takes you through the heart of a thriving 20-acre cacao farm. Wander along meticulously prepared hillside walkways, exploring our sustainable farming practices that include contour farming. Discover how we meticulously prepare worm tea and manage our organic compost. Learn from our expert farm attendants who will guide you through the fascinating life cycle of cacao—from the delicate flower to the rich fruit. Witness a live cacao harvesting demonstration and savor the unique opportunity to taste cacao fruit straight from the tree. Indulge your senses in a variety of smelling and tasting sessions where you can enjoy the subtle nuances of cacao at different stages of its transformation from bean to bar. Treat your taste buds to rich hot chocolate and sample chocolates of 65% and 75% cacao content. Refresh yourself with a cup of aromatic cacao husk tea.

Ever wanted to make your own chocolate? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll grind cacao beans into chocolate, just like the Maya and Aztecs once did. Create your own chocolate bar and discover the pure flavours of cacao. As you work, you’ll also dive into the fascinating history of Belgian chocolate – from ancient chocolate drinks to the first bonbons. During this workshop, you’ll: • Taste a chocolate drink recipe dating back 5,000 years • Transform cacao beans into chocolate yourself • Recreate a 17th-century hot chocolate recipe • Indulge in chocolate delicacies enjoyed by historical figures across centuries • Discover chocolate’s origins as medicine • Enjoy chocolate bonbons, including the iconic seashells Please note: This is not a chocolate-making class focused on techniques like tempering, melting, or shaping chocolate into truffles or bonbons. Instead, participants will create chocolate from scratch by grinding cacao beans.

Participate in a chocolate preparation workshop in Chocomuseo. This two-hour workshop takes you through all the steps of chocolate manufacturing process from the cacao harvest, including the history of its manufacture in Peru. For the preparation, use black or milk chocolates. Also, you have the option of preparing cacao tea or hot chocolate.

Highlights: You will prepare a 100% Mayan cacao beverage from scratch A profesional tasting of 4 high quality Guatemalan single origin chocolates

Enjoy our one-way flexible, convenient and private tour departing from Guayaquil to Cuenca including a visit to a cacao farm and a optional hike in Cajas National Park. Allowed 2 suitcases p.p

Like our top-ranked coffee tour on TripAdvisor, this private Chocolate Tour is an authentic, personal and safe experience, where you get a chance to observe all the steps required to produce high-quality artisanal chocolate on a traditional non-touristy family farm. You have the opportunity to connect with nature and pick cacao fruits straight from the trees as well as support the local farmers who make their living growing cacao. In the tour you participate in every single step to transform cacao fruits into premium quality chocolate. Planting, picking, fermenting, drying, roasting, grinding and more is what you see with us in this tour. At the end of the process you can add up some organic fresh ingredients grown in the farm to your chocolate. We have milk, ginger, lemon and more, what's your favorite? What our customers consider the highlight is how genuine and authentic this experience is, interacting with this beautiful family in a private way. Book now, you won't regret it.

Discover the most in-depth cacao farm experience in Hawai‘i. This 3.5-hour guided tour at Honoli‘i Orchards is led by an expert in the craft chocolate industry and offers an immersive journey through the world of cacao. Walk the orchards, explore every stage of production—from harvest to fermentation and drying—and learn how fine chocolate is made. No question goes unanswered; the tour adapts to your curiosity, offering a curated educational experience shaped by your interests. You'll finish with a seminar on the history of chocolate and the most extensive craft chocolate tasting in the state, sampling a curated selection of 10 or more of Hawai‘i’s best single-origin bars, including our own award-winning chocolate. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a deep dive into the art, science, and soul of chocolate. For those who want more than a taste—for those who want to understand—this is Hawai‘i’s premier chocolate experience.

In our Chocolate and Cacao Workshop, we'll use the finest cacao sourced from the 'Montes de María', a region nestled in the Colombian Caribbean. During our experience, you'll explore the diverse textures and aromas of cacao. You'll enjoy the entire creative process, from the bean, and its entire transformation process to the making of cocoa-derived products such as bars, bonbons, and truffles. You will discover the fascinating world of chocolate, as you will have the chance to design molds using cocoa butter-based paints, work with artisanal chocolate, and decorate with their favorite toppings.

Learn about the importance of cocoa and how it's used to produce artisanal chocolate, with a hands-on experience using this mythical fruit to prepare your own chocolate treats.

Once the sun sets in the Costa Rican rainforest, we start hiking and looking for exiting species of animals while the jungle takes on a totally different character. It goes from a green cathedral-like forest, where beautiful shining blue morpho butterflies fly along small rivers, to a pitch-black jungle, filled with the sounds of millions of insects and dozens of frogs & toads. It is the same green fascinating forest, but now it´s dark and you are ready to go find what’s out there! It’s the best time to find, observe and photograph beautiful tree frogs, shy snakes, colorful insects, mammals and other rainforest creatures that only come out at night. The beautiful symphony of a tropical rainforest at night is one of the most exiting experiences; turn off the lights for a moment and listen to all the secret sounds. Be aware, it is quite an adventure to be in the rainforest at night.

Discover BINON CACAO PARK in Ba Ria Vung Tau Located in Ba Ria Vung Tau, BINON CACAO PARK is a premier destination for chocolate enthusiasts and eco-tourists. This park combines a working cacao farm with an artisanal chocolate factory. Founded by Japanese entrepreneurs passionate about Vietnamese cacao, BINON CACAO promotes high-quality, sustainable cacao farming. Visitors can explore cacao groves, learn about cultivation, and witness the bean-to-bar chocolate-making process in the factory. The park emphasizes fair trade, ensuring farmers receive fair compensation, which promotes community well-being. Guests can enjoy a variety of exquisite chocolates, participate in interactive workshops, and even craft personalized chocolate bars. BINON CACAO PARK is a serene and beautiful place, perfect for relaxing while supporting a mission to spread happiness through exceptional cacao and chocolate. Discover the passion behind every chocolate bar at BINON CACAO PARK.