Chocolate Tour in Vallarta

Summary

Planeta Cacao is a beautiful cacao garden specially designed to promote cacao history on the pacific coast of Mexico, it is an experience with an educational concept. We are located in rural area of ​​El Tondoroque, Bahía de Banderas Nayarit, 15 minutes from Puerto Vallarta, just 5 from Nuevo Vallarta or Bucerias. Visitors will know about the history of cacao and chocolate in the world, the tree and its cultural uses, ethnohistorical data of the cacao in the Bay of Banderas (cultivated in Nayarit for more than a thousand years) nutritional benefits of this superfood and the artisan chocolate workshop, which illustrates the process from the cultivation, harvesting, fermentation, drying and grinding of this precious seed. There is an exhibition area of ​​old utensils, drinks prepared with cocoa, a traditional mud kitchen and a chocolate store with products homemade. We offer different activities, in this case, our chocolate workshop with 2 hours of creativity where you will taste cacao drinks and learn how to make handcraft chocolate! Our kitchen is waiting for you.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Its a cultural and sensorial experience about cacao in the west coast of México, plus, this chocolate tour is the beginning of new agroturistic projects in a rural community. Its a wonderful way to support the farmers and local towns around.

What’s included?

  • Cacao beverage, chocolate , and mexican cacao cookies.

  • Private transportation

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Planeta Cacao

About operator:

A fun and interactive way to experience real mexican chocolate. The choco-tour starts with a guided educational adventure through our cocoa garden, once there you will learn about cultivation, harvesting, and all aspects of chocolate production followed by a hands-on chocolate workshop where you´ll make your very own delicious treat. Join us to discover what our ancestors called " the food og Gods", and enjoy our artisanal chocolate at our own chocolate shop.

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