Chocolate History Tour: Taste the Evolution

Embark on an immersive, artisanal chocolate tasting experience that takes you on a journey through time. Discover the rich history of chocolate and indulge in handcrafted chocolates made using traditional methods.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Servicios de Tecnologia y Comunicacion Garfield Tulum - Embark on a journey as sumptuous as chocolate itself, where each bite whispers legends and stories of ancient traditions, where the cosmovision of indigenous tribes reveals that chocolate was given to them as the most precious gift by the gods themselves.
    Nowadays these traditions, as well as their organic farming methods and ancestral recipes, stand the test of time and receive praise in the most important competitions in the world such as the International Chocolate Awards, where Mexico receives important awards and recognitions year after year.
    This isn’t just a tasting; it’s a rendezvous with history. Hear the echoes of Olmecs, Mayas and Aztecs as they ritually drank Xocolatl during its sacred ceremonies. Then traverse the epochs, from cocoa conquering European palates to the modern delights we savor today.
    Our menu, curated to transport you through the nuanced world of Mexican chocolate, is a symphony of flavors and textures. Paired or accompanied by an array of nuts and fruits.

Each bite, a revelation. Each pairing, a celebration of the intricate symphony that is Mexican chocolate. Welcome to an experience where every flavor is a note.

What's Included
  • Snacks
Meal Options
  • Prehispanic Chocolate - Enjoy chocolate as the Mexican natives did thousands of years ago with this traditional recipe.
  • Greek yogurt with cacao nibs and honey - A healthy and delicious snack.
  • Sugar coated and vanilla Creolle cacao beans - The finest cacao in the world.
  • Spanish milk chocolate - The first European Chocolate recipe from the XVI century.
  • Specialty chocolate bar
  • Artisan chocolate bar
  • Pre-hispanic Chocolate Bar - Made by hand with the traditional recipe from the Zapotec indigenous people from Oaxaca.
Additional Information

Embark on an Unforgettable Chocolate Adventure!

Let’s journey through time and uncover the rich history of chocolate, starting from its sacred role in Olmec, Mayan, and Aztec ceremonies to its conquest of Spanish palates and subsequent spread throughout Europe and the rest of the world. From there, we’ll venture into the modern era of chocolate bars that we all love today.

Our tasting session will feature handcrafted chocolates, skillfully produced by Mayan and Zapotec communities, employing traditional artisanal methods that prioritize sustainability.

This isn’t just a tasting; it’s a celebration of chocolate’s legacy and its evolution over centuries. We invite you to reserve your spot now and join us on this delectable journey where the past and present unite. Get ready to experience a world of flavors and indulge in an unforgettable chocolate adventure!

Location
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This tasting takes place at our new tasting room in La Veleta, one of the most popular and hip neighborhoods in Tulum Town. At the meeting point you´ll see a white building with glass doors, free parking is available at the property, also you can get get here by bike or taxi or walking.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Babelb2020
Jul 31, 2024
YOU MUST DO THIS EXPERIENCE! - Samira was absolutely amazing. She knows her cocoa history really well. I was very impressed with the set up. She provided everything we needed. It was the most fun, educational, delicious experience I’ve had in a while and me and my friends were very happy we had added this to our trip itinerary. It was worth every penny!
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488lizzettem
Jul 31, 2024
Highly recommended group activity! - The tasting experience was wonderful! So educational and the chocolates were absolutely excellent. We experienced new flavors and learned about the history and traditions of chocolate in Mesoamerican culture. I highly recommend this activity if you’re traveling with a group. It will change how you think about chocolate and make you more appreciative of the Mayan culture that has made this treat so special for the world :)
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Yushan_c
Jul 29, 2024
Chocolate Heaven - This is a fun indoor activity. We really enjoyed trying the real, artisanal chocolate - full of flavor. Our guide is a certified chocolate taster and knew quite a bit about chocolate. We had some difficulty finding the location. The place is across the street/diagonal from the Kaanal Tulum condos on Calle 11.
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Sostaniee
Jul 28, 2024
Chocolate Tasting. - We had a great time. Very educational history of chocolate. Samira was extremely engaging with both the children and adults and we all had an amazing time. We tasted and prepared authentic organic tasteful chocolate. We highly recommend a trip to Artisanal Mayan Chocolate Tasting with Samira if you are in Tulúm
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337yc
Jul 28, 2024
Yummy chocolate tour - Great experience. Learned a lot about the history of chocolate from our guide Shakira and tried some excellent chocolate. Highly recommend it!
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Northstar418818
Jul 18, 2024
Such an incredible experience! - Absolutely amazing experience. Shamira was such a knowledgeable, incredible, and enthusiastic host and provided an excellent lesson in the tradition and history of Aztec chocolate making. I highly recommend to any lover of chocolate.
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786gisselam
Dec 14, 2023
Just magical and delicious. - The service, and the attention to detail, makes the experience magical. Confortable, cozy and deliciuos. Cant wait to bring my husband.
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Pablojoeljuarez
Nov 14, 2023
The best chocolates I've ever tried! - Hello! I was fortunate to live an incredible experience that totally surprised me, the chocolates that Shamira showed us are the best, you shouldn't miss out on enjoying an opportunity like this 🙌🏼. Thank you very much Shamira!
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L6265efmelissan
Nov 10, 2023
Super recommended 👌 ✨️✨️✨️🍫🍫 - We had a great time, a very nice experience. Everything is very delicious and the place is incredibly beautiful.. Very in contact with nature 10/10 ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️🍀🧿🌞👾🪴👏😌 It's worth more than it costs 👌
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Carlosj523
Nov 10, 2023
The best of tulum - By far the best experience I have ever visited, it far exceeded my expectations, everything was very delicious and very friendly, 100% recommended, we already want to return.
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