Puerto Viejo Chocolate Making Class: From Bean to Bar Experience

Indulge in a hands-on chocolate making class in Puerto Viejo. Learn the history, intricacies, and processes of chocolate making while making your own delicious bar to take home.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • M64V+5PR - Participants will explore the cacao tree, delving into its history, cultural significance, and medicinal applications. Following this, the group will return to the chocolate-making facility to discover the fermentation process and the enchanting transformation of cacao seeds into chocolate bars. Attendees will create a bar using beans…
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
Meal Options
  • Try fresh cacao fruit when in season, and fermented and dried beans! - Roasted cacao and chocolate!
Additional Information

For those eager to craft their own chocolate and delve into the fascinating details and processes behind the world’s beloved treat, this class is perfect!
In just 2 hours, participants will embark on a journey through time: exploring the history of the cacao tree, uncovering myths, and understanding the significant role cacao and chocolate played in…

Location
M64V+GM6
We are Cacao Huasi, in downtown Puerto Viejo. You can find us on google maps as Cacao Huasi. We are on the beach, avenida 73, very close to the bus stop. Neighbors to Susannah's ice cream store.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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450meredithy
Mar 10, 2026
BEST CLASS EVER - SO much better than I could’ve EVER imagined! A wonderful hands on experience of how chocolate is and should be made! SO much passion flowing through the knowledgeable teacher! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
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Prabhjit_h
Mar 9, 2026
Enthusiastic delivery of... - Enthusiastic delivery of information, pleasant host, quality chocolate process and lots to taste :) Definitely recommend the experience Only feedback is if the host could project louder, was a bit soft spoken
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Carolineky3699pk
Mar 1, 2026
Cacao Tour - We had a really nice and educational time, and were able to experience how chocolate was made from the seed to the bar!
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Nelly
Mar 1, 2026
I loved this class - It was so informative, we learned so much and have fun seeing and experiencing the process of making chocolate.
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Jeanettemp2001gw
Feb 19, 2026
Learning and fun! - We had a great experience! It started a little slow as she had locked keys inside, and we had to wait for someone to bring keys, but we learned a lot and had a good time. Ansel (sp?) is very knowledgable! And we got to make our own chocolate! Thank you, Ansel!
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Philipk886
Feb 18, 2026
Yummy and educational - You are part of the whole process and the chocolate you make is so delicious! Informative, interesting, tasty, and funny. You’ll learn so much and finish with a yummy treat. Mind don’t make it out of the shop.
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Athina_g
Feb 11, 2026
Fantastic and truly unique! - What a great experience and how educational! Be sure to do it! In addition, a farm tour is also offered, which is simply magical!
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Naomi_p
Feb 8, 2026
Deep dive into chocolate! - Everyone in our group adored this experience! We all adore chocolate and it was wonderful to learn about the history of cacao and how our consumption of it has changed over hundreds of years. Ansel's love for the cacao tree and passion for chocolate is beautiful to witness and she has created the perfect experience for people who love to learn (and eat chocolate)!
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Ninavk8268pv
Jan 31, 2026
Fun and informative holiday workshop! - Nice workshop! Especially if you have a thing for cocoa or want to learn more. Informative and fun to experience the process and taste and make the chocolate yourself. 😋
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Michiel
Feb 2, 2026
Nice to know more about chocolate than it is tasty. - Really nice to know more about what you otherwise only like. You can clearly see and experience the different steps in the process. But the history of cocoa is also interesting.
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From $47
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).