The 4 Best Chocolate Tours in Puerto Vallarta

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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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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3.Chocolate Tour in Vallarta

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

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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4.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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