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Oaxaca Small Group Chocolate Experience: A Journey from Cacao to Creation
4.9
51 Ratings
Oaxaca de Juárez
Originally, I am from the Zoque ethnic community in the Isthmus Region, which is a part of the Oaxaca state. I hail from a family whose traditions revolve around chocolate. I am eager to share my experiences and the knowledge I have garnered over time about cocoa. You will have an opportunity to savor how cocoa’s taste changes based on the preparation.
Originally, I am from the Zoque ethnic community in the Isthmus Region, which is a part of the Oaxaca state. I hail from a family whose traditions revolve around chocolate. I am eager to share my experiences and the knowledge I have garnered over time about cocoa. You will have an opportunity to savor how cocoa’s taste changes based on the preparation.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 5 de Mayo 210 - Our tasting consists of trying different varieties and processes of cocoa, to distinguish the differences of each one.\n\nWe work with ranges of cocoa percentage to taste, from Pure Cocoa (0% sugar) to the most traditional chocolate, we taste 15 to 20 presentations of cocoa and chocolate, among them: Natural cocoa, cocoa endemic to…
- 5 de Mayo 210 - Our tasting consists of trying different varieties and processes of cocoa, to distinguish the differences of each one.\n\nWe work with ranges of cocoa percentage to taste, from Pure Cocoa (0% sugar) to the most traditional chocolate, we taste 15 to 20 presentations of cocoa and chocolate, among them: Natural cocoa, cocoa endemic to the region, drinks and chocolate bars with alternative sugar.\nPart of the traceability and culture of cocoa in Oaxaca is told.\nWe will take a short break with a cocoa-based sandwich, and to finish off a house drink.\nIt lasts approximately 2 hours.\nIdeal for families, vegans and anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the culture of chocolate.\n\nIf you dare to another experience for children we recommend you check the following link.\n\nhttps://www.viator.com/es-CL/tours/Oaxaca-City/Make-Your-Own-Chocolate-with-Oaxacan-Tradition-Private-Class/d50491-337169P2
What's Included
- Enjoy tasty snacks
- Enjoy tasty snacks
Meal Options
- cocoa toast - Sourdough bread, with organic ingredients
- cocoa toast - Sourdough bread, with organic ingredients
Location
5 de Mayo 210
5 de Mayo
We wait for you outside a store called "LIA" in front of Hostal Selina.
For your convenience in your experience, please tell us the language of your preference.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(51 Ratings)
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Expedition378989
Dec 10, 2024
Fantastic experience for cacao lovers - Absolutely loved my Cacao experience with Chima Cacao. Azomalli (I hope that was her name!) was a wonderful host and spent so much time answering all of my questions and preparing the dishes. I could tell how passionate she was about cacao and the traditional processes, and I walked out with a new found appreciation for proper cacao done right. Also loved the cacao toast and dessert at the end of the tasting. Thank you! ❤️
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904katef
Dec 9, 2024
A great choice for the Oaxacan chocolate experience!! - Our family group of 5 made up the total tour, which meant it was our own personal experience in this delightful space. Our guide, Evia, was excellent - personable, fun and full of information! We learned the history and processes related to chocolate, tasting each variety. This was followed by a lovely surprise snack of fermented bread topped with a delicious combination of several flavors. The final treat was cream in a bit of coffee...all in all, a memorable and fun way to spend the afternoon!!
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Elizabeth_r
Dec 5, 2024
Don’t miss this experience. - It was so wonderful!!!! Best experience ;). We learned so much about the area and the chocolate farms.
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Mark_m
Nov 25, 2024
You'll have chocolate in so many ways ya gotta like at least 1 - Great time and informative. We sampled chocolate in so many ways. A great small group of 6. Some guests participated. I highly recommend this experience
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551arnauds
Nov 16, 2024
Great experience to understand cacao and chocolate - The cacao testing workshop we dit was really wonderful. We could discover the different stages and different varieties of cacao.
The team is great and explained with a lot of passion.
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Sarah_a
Nov 2, 2024
Great, Informative & Delicious - This is one of the best experiences I have had on a trip ever. The cocoa / chocolate class and tasting were both incredibly informative and delicious. The instructor, Elvia, was friendly and clearly explained the different types of cocoa beans and methods of fermentation and refining. The experience was enhanced by the quaint and beautiful space in which it was held, and the small group size, which made it very intimate and personalised. My tastes have now improved forever.
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Louise_a
Sep 16, 2024
Great small group workshop - Really nice workshop with tonnes of information and history about cacao. Lots and lots of tastings and you get to tweak things to your own recipe. Delicious snacks, lots of chocolate and yummy hot chocolate drink to your liking. Highly recommended
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242hectorp
Sep 2, 2024
Must Do For Chocolate Lovers - The Cocoa Chocolate Experience was amazing. We were educated on the different varieties of Cocoa, traditional vs commercial processes, its sustainable growth and some of the history. We learned why some chocolates are bitter and why some are more sweet. We even got to taste varieties of different hot chocolate including a special chocolate desert at the end. Would definitely recommend!
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573vilmab
Aug 27, 2024
Great way to learn about chocolate - This was a great experience. It was both educational and fun. It was interactive and very relaxed. The staff was great. Not only knowledgeable but also courteous. I was a great way to learn about cacao and chocolate.
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O9009jpamyp
Aug 21, 2024
Informative and enjoyable must do for chocolate lovers - An informative, fun and enjoyable experience for chocolate lovers! We learned about and tasted different cacao varieties, learned how cacao is prepared and used in Oaxaca and finally got to prepare our own cacao to drink and take home. The guide was friendly and the experience was well-paced. Highly recommend!
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