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The 15 Best Chocolate Tours in Mexico

25 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Mexico drank chocolate for three thousand years before anyone thought to set it. The 15 below cover the Oaxaca grinding halls, the Mexico City museums and the Yucatán cacao estates, with prices and transfer notes.

Finca 18 Puerto Vallarta Tequila Tour + Chocolate Pairing - Five or more pours, with chocolate on the side
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Finca 18 Puerto Vallarta Tequila Tour + Chocolate Pairing

1.Finca 18 Puerto Vallarta Tequila Tour + Chocolate Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

At Finca 18, guides including Mario, Greg, Alex, Emily, and Javier show you a 12-acre family ranch with more than 150 years of Puerto Vallarta roots. Expect an agave field, distillery walk-through, welcome cocktail, five or more spirit pours, ranch-made snacks, and an optional chocolate pairing. The small-group visit lasts about two hours.

“Amazing insight into a startup distillery of agave spirits! Alex and Mario were amazing guides and so welcoming and charming. we booked off our cruise ship and it was almost an hour trek but mario arranged a ride for us back. it is a beautiful facility and the setting is peaceful and beautiful. just great 3 hours!”

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Bean to Bar Chocolate Workshop in Puerto Vallarta - From cacao tree to finished chocolate
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Bean to Bar Chocolate Workshop in Puerto Vallarta

2.Bean to Bar Chocolate Workshop in Puerto Vallarta

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

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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Chocolate Tour in Vallarta - Walking among cacao trees and opening the pod
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Chocolate Tour in Vallarta

3.Chocolate Tour in Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

At Planeta Cacao, near Nuevo Vallarta and Bucerias, you’ll see cacao trees, open a fresh pod, learn how the seed becomes chocolate, and make your own batch by roasting, shelling, grinding, and mixing it with sugar and cinnamon. Guides such as Adrian, Rosa, Lia, Aldo, and Millie have led sessions in English.

“Informative and hands on experience in how chocolate transforms from plant to dessert. The hosts were wonderful. We loved being able to make our own chocolate treat. Our teenagers loved the experience as well. Highly recommend!”

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Chocolate & Margarita Workshop - The Mayan house and garden setting
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Chocolate & Margarita Workshop

4.Chocolate & Margarita Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $45

At The Mayan Cacao Company in Cozumel, a Spanish and English-speaking guide leads you through Mayan cacao traditions, a real Mayan house, local plants, tortillas, handmade chocolate, and a chocolate margarita. Guides such as Angel, Roberto, Paty, and Eduardo are praised for making the 1-hour-40-minute visit warm, funny, and easy to follow.

“This was an amazing family experience. Angel was GREAT! He explained the Mayan Cocoa Company experience to us and he was very informative. My family had a wonderful time. I highly recommend this excursion, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you Angel!”

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Chocolate and truffles workshop - The museum adds context without taking over
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Chocolate and truffles workshop

5.Chocolate and truffles workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

At ChocoMuseo in central Puerto Vallarta, you’ll learn about Mexican cacao, prepare flavored ganache, mold filled bonbons, and make truffles with guidance from instructors such as Rodrigo, Rod, or Zoar. The small-group class lasts about two hours, includes supplies and take-home chocolate, and ends with 10% off at the museum shop.

“Off the beaten path! But such a perfect and fun experience! We loved Zoar and her knowledge, patience and sense of humor.”

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San Jose del Cabo Art Walk, Beer Tasting &Chocolate Demonstration - Ivan Guaderrama Gallery and interactive art
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San Jose del Cabo Art Walk, Beer Tasting &Chocolate Demonstration

6.San Jose del Cabo Art Walk, Beer Tasting &Chocolate Demonstration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend four hours in San José del Cabo with hotel pickup, a visit to Plaza Mijares, three Baja beer samples with gourmet pizza, Mexican chocolate tasting, and guided stops at several art galleries. Guides such as Benito, Ismael, Javier, and Giovanni Dominguez have led the outing. The tour ends with free time for shopping or dinner.

“Timely and included everything advertised. We were with a fun group of folks from around the country! Enjoyed great laughs throughout our time with Javier. I would call it a cultural-light tour.”

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Artisanal Mezcal and Fine Chocolate Tasting - Starting with a Seasonal Mezcal Cocktail
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Artisanal Mezcal and Fine Chocolate Tasting

7.Artisanal Mezcal and Fine Chocolate Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Meet Shamira in Tulum’s La Veleta neighborhood for a two-hour mezcal and chocolate tasting. You’ll begin with a seasonal cocktail, sample five mezcals paired with chocolates and Mexican snacks, and learn how agave becomes mezcal. The small group setting allows plenty of questions and personal guidance.

“Very knowledgeable, really enjoyed the entire experience and we were able to ask other questions about Mexico as well”

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Art walk & Cacao delight - Jalatlaco’s murals and Oaxaca’s less obvious streets
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Art walk & Cacao delight

8.Art walk & Cacao delight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Walk Oaxaca with an English-speaking guide such as Tony or Antonio, viewing political murals, galleries, artist studios, and printmaking. Make a woodblock print to take home, then finish at Chimalapa Cacao with three cacao-based drinks and a lesson on local varieties. The group is capped at 14.

“A great tour of the art work and city streets, Antonio was a great guide and introduced us to so much artists and places to come back and explore later as well.”

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Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida - Kabah adds a quieter Puuc perspective
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Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida

9.Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $81

Spend a full day visiting Uxmal and Kabah with a bilingual guide, then enjoy a three-course Yucatecan lunch and Choco-Story’s cacao museum, gardens, wildlife shelter, and Mayan chocolate ceremony. Guides such as Saúl, Mauricio, Pedro, Michelle, and Anel have led recent departures. Bring cash, water, a hat, and sturdy shoes.

“We loved Uxmal. It was such a better experience than Chichen Itzs. Our guide Michelle was very knowledgeable. Could have done without the Chocolate tour.”

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Chocolate Workshop - Grinding cacao with a mortar and pestle
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Chocolate Workshop

10.Chocolate Workshop

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

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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Cacao, Chocolate Experience in Oaxaca for Small Groups - Oaxaca’s cacao culture, told at the table
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Cacao, Chocolate Experience in Oaxaca for Small Groups

11.Cacao, Chocolate Experience in Oaxaca for Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

In central Oaxaca, Chimalapa Cacao guides you through 15 to 20 cacao and chocolate tastings, from unsweetened cocoa to bars, drinks, and regional varieties. Guides including Lucy, Martin, Azo, Elvia, Ruth, and Diego have led sessions in English. You also prepare a chocolate drink, enjoy a cocoa toast, and finish with a house beverage.

“Very knowledgeable hostess and great, eye-opening experience. Perfect for couples or anyone interested in learning a bit more about cacao”

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Mexico City: MUCHO Museum of Chocolate Entrance Ticket - Seeing, smelling, touching, and tasting cacao
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Mexico City: MUCHO Museum of Chocolate Entrance Ticket

12.MUCHO Museum of Chocolate Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 91 reviews · 1 day · from $4Best value

At MUCHO Museo del Chocolate in Colonia Juárez, you’ll explore Mexico’s cacao culture through sight, smell, touch, sound, and taste. A Spanish-speaking host or greeter may guide the visit, and the museum store offers artisan chocolates, cocoa drinks, foods, and handmade products. Entry is valid for one day.

“La visita guiada gratuita es lo mejor. Te explican y tienen interacción contigo. Ame la visita.”

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Chocolate and Cobblestones Tour with Taste of San Miguel - Pain au chocolat, truffles, and a pastry chef’s view
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Chocolate and Cobblestones Tour with Taste of San Miguel

13.Chocolate and Cobblestones Tour with Taste of San Miguel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Spend about 2.5 hours tasting Mexican chocolate in several forms while walking San Miguel de Allende with a local guide. Sam, Elisa, and Vail have led tours praised for clear storytelling and culinary insight. Expect pastries, truffles, mole, hot chocolate, ice cream, historic architecture, and a light walk ending near the main square.

“Great sampling of different ways chocolates is used: hot chocolate, candy,pain au chocolate, enchiladas con molè. Elissa gave a detailed and fascinating history of chocolate in Mexico. Highly recommended!”

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Chocolate Seaside Workshop & Wine Tasting - Seven or more Mexican chocolates on the tasting table
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Chocolate Seaside Workshop & Wine Tasting

14.Chocolate Seaside Workshop & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

At Stingray Beach, guides such as Wendy and Lucy lead a small English-language workshop on Mayan chocolate traditions. You will process cocoa, make a small chocolate creation, taste seven or more Mexican chocolates, and pair them with red and white wine. The air-conditioned venue has beach views, though the experience is about chocolate rather than swimming.

“Very well presented, great venue, interesting and lots of fun. Plenty of chocolate and wine makes for a very good day.”

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Mérida: Uxmal, Cenote and Chocolate Museum Choco-Story - The 90-minute ride from Mérida
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Mérida: Uxmal, Cenote and Chocolate Museum Choco-Story

15.Mérida: Uxmal, Cenote and Chocolate Museum Choco-Story

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 8 hours · from $85

Travel from Mérida by air-conditioned van to Uxmal for a two-hour guided visit, then learn about Mayan cocoa traditions at Choco-Story. The day may also include Cenote Sámbula and a regional lunch, so confirm the final schedule. English and Spanish guides include David, Miguel, José, Hector, Jorge, and Guillermo.

“Hector was the best tour guide we have had ever! We went through all the stories from Merida, Yucatan history, Mayans and to Uxmal😍 And the Uxmal! Wow! Probably the most magical place we have been, and not too touristic. It was awesome to wander around the ancient city and the jungle within our group of 7 most of the time! We highly recommend this! 💯”

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New in Mexico Chocolate Tours

★ 5.0Cacao Chronicles: A Mexican Chocolate TastingFrom $9714 reviews
★ 5.0Magic Teotihuacan and ChocolateFrom $984 reviews
★ 4.5Chocolate and Ancestral Drinks TourFrom $4613 reviews
★ 5.0Bean to Beverage: Roast and grind cacao into chocolateFrom $1157 reviews

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