Where to Go: the 4 Best Chocolate Making Workshops in Mexico

1.Bean to Bar Chocolate Workshop in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62Our pick

At ChocoMuseo Puerto Vallarta, a guide such as Rodrigo, Martin, Elias, or Zoar leads you through cacao’s Mexican past, bean roasting, cocoa drinks, tastings, and hands-on chocolate making. You’ll flavor your own bars with toppings, then take them home. The two-hour English workshop suits adults and children age five and older.

“It was fun and educational. Rob was a pleasure and ensured everyone was equally included. The chocolate was delicious and it was interesting to learn about its origins”

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2.Chocolate Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Best value

At The Mayan Cacao Company in Cozumel, guides such as Paty, Angel, Eduardo, and Mario lead a hands-on cacao lesson and chocolate workshop. You’ll hear how the Maya used cacao, grind beans with a mortar and pestle, season your mixture, and leave with your own chocolate creation. Samples and store shopping follow.

“Paty was an excellent tour guide… warm and welcoming… she gave us just enough information and was super friendly. Thank you! Bought chocolate to go. 😉”

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3.Make Your Own Chocolate with Oaxacan Tradition Private Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98

In central Oaxaca, Chimalapa Cacao guides you through cacao tasting, clay-comal roasting, hand peeling, grinding, and chocolate making. Choose your sugar level and regional ingredients, then prepare a traditional drink with a grinder. Guides including Fernanda, Diego, Lupita, and Ruth work with groups of up to four in English.

“She was very intelligent and sweet and kind, and when we come back again, we will absolutely do this class again. Also, the chocolate was absolutely delicious.”

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4.Chocolate Workshop at The Mayan Cacao Company

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $40

At The Mayan Cacao Company in Cozumel, an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Paty, Roberto, or Eduardo leads you through Mayan cacao traditions, a hands-on metate grinding session, and your own handmade chocolate bar. You’ll also sample 13 artisanal chocolates before browsing the boutique.

“I took my two young daughters and had a great time learning about the history of cacao and it's significance for the Mayan people. Making their own chocolate from natural ingredients was definitely the highlight.”

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