Chocolate & Cacao Workshops in Mexico: 12 That Repay an Early Alarm

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, Emily, and Alex show you a 12-acre family ranch, agave nursery, ovens, and distillery. You will taste five or more agave spirits with chocolate, guacamole, and ranch-made snacks. The small group setting feels personal, but the ranch is about an hour from central Puerto Vallarta.

“We were looking for a fun off the beaten path experience. This far exceeded our expectations! This is a very small production place. We live in the wine country and only go to small family owned places. This is all of that and more! After a ride out to the ranch in a very cool and comfortable van, we were met by Greg. You will absolutely love him. He’s fun, friendly and so knowledgeable about his craft. You will enjoy agave based spirits much more than you did before, after your time with Greg. Do yourself a favor and add the chocolate pairing to your tasting when you get there.…”

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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, an English-speaking guide such as Rodrigo, Martin, Elias, or Zoar leads you from cacao bean to finished chocolate. You roast beans, make cocoa drinks, learn about Olmec, Maya, and Aztec traditions, then create custom chocolate bars with your choice of toppings. The small group is capped at eight people.

“Very informative and very delicious. It was fun! Martin was a great instructor. Be sure to get there a bit early to try some samples!”

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3.Chocolate & Margarita Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $45

At The Mayan Cacao Company in Cozumel, a guide such as Angel, Roberto, Paty, or Eduardo introduces Mayan cacao traditions, gardening, tortillas, and tequila. You will grind cacao with traditional tools, prepare a chocolate bar, and mix a chocolate margarita. The visit lasts about 1 hour 40 minutes and welcomes up to 15 people.

“Super fun excursion. It was Girl's Cruise 2025 and we booked this excursion. It was easy to grab a cab from the cruise port and about 15 minutes later we arrived. We made chocolate and a chocolate margarita. 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, an English-speaking instructor such as Rod, Rodrigo, or Zoar guides you through cacao history, ganache, filled bonbons, tempering, and truffles. You choose flavors and toppings, make the chocolates yourself, and take home what you create. The small group is limited to eight people.

“It was a fun and fantastic class. Rod, the instructor, was the best. I highly recommend. Only wish I was staying long enough to take more classes there.”

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5.Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $81

Travel from Mérida to Uxmal and Kabah with a bilingual guide such as Mauricio, Saúl, Pedro, or Michelle. You get guided visits to both Maya sites, a three-course lunch, round-trip transport, and Choco-Story’s cocoa exhibits, gardens, rescued animals, and Maya chocolate ceremony. Bring cash, water, snacks, a hat, and sturdy shoes.

“Great trip to the site. Long day but well worth it. Would certainly recommend it. Note that extra cost to enter.”

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6.Chocolate Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

At The Mayan Cacao Company in Cozumel, you learn about cacao, grind beans with a mortar and pestle, add flavorings, and make a chocolate disk to take home. Guides such as Paty, Angel, Eduardo, and Mario lead the session in English, with samples and a shop visit often adding to the hour-and-a-half experience.

“Tour was very informative. We certainly learned a lot, but the movie room and chocolate making room were uncomfortably hot - need better air conditioning. Also, we were under the impression that we would be able to adjust flavors to our chocolate, but this wasn't the case and I couldn't keep the instructor from adding 3 scoops of cinnamon to my chocolate mix despite telling him I don't care for cinnamon. I ended up throwing away half of the chocolate I made because it tasted too much of cinnamon (big surprise)”

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7.MUCHO Museum of Chocolate Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 91 reviews · 1 day · from $4Best value

At MUCHO Museo del Chocolate in Colonia Juárez, you’ll explore chocolate through sight, smell, sound, touch, and taste. The Spanish-speaking host explains cacao’s place in Mexican culture, while the 1909 house adds character. Allow time for the museum shop, which sells artisan chocolates, cocoa drinks, foods, and handmade goods.

“La visita guiada gratuita es lo mejor. Te explican y tienen interacción contigo. Ame la visita.”

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8.Chocolate Seaside Workshop & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

At Stingray Beach in Cozumel, guides such as Wendy and Lucy explain Mayan chocolate-making traditions, then lead you through making your own chocolate. You’ll taste seven or more Mexican artisan chocolates with red and white wine, beginning with a chocolate martini or cocoa drink for younger participants. The small-group workshop lasts about two hours.

“It was interesting, educational, a nice variety of chocolate. She was very knowledgable. There was an absence of personal connection with the group.”

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9.Chocolate Tasting and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $55

Spend 2.5 hours walking San Miguel de Allende with an English-speaking guide such as Elisa, Sam, or Vail. Visit local food stops, taste five chocolates from savory to sweet, and learn how cacao shaped Mexican cuisine and culture. Expect cobblestones, colonial landmarks, mole enchiladas, drinking chocolate, and enough food to make a light breakfast a smart idea.

“Elissa was a great tour guide, not just knowledgeable about the region's chocolate, but the history behind each type we tried, too. I also didn't expect a full meal & dessert in addition to chocolate tastings, but we got chicken mole enchiladas & ice cream, too. It was really fun, filling, & each place was easily walkable.”

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10.Chocolate Workshop at The Mayan Cacao Company

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $40

At The Mayan Cacao Company in Cozumel, you’ll learn how cacao shaped Mayan ritual and daily life, grind cacao on a pre-Hispanic metate, and make your own chocolate bar. Guides such as Paty, Roberto, and Eduardo lead the Spanish and English workshop, followed by a tasting of 13 artisanal chocolates.

“Eduardo was excellent and nice. Je explained the process so well. The tour was excellent and I'll definitely be back. My little one was able to do this and felt the chocolate she made was so good. I highly recommend it. The experience is worth it especially if you have kids. Try the chocolate smoothie.”

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11.Bean to Bar Chocolate Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 2 hours · from $62

Spend two hours at ChocoMuseo Puerto Vallarta learning how cacao became chocolate, then roast and grind beans, prepare three traditional drinks, and make molded chocolates with toppings. English-speaking guides such as Rodrigo, Zoar, and Martin lead the small-group workshop. You take your chocolate creations home.

“Rod was amazing! We learned the history of chocolate, made and tasted our own creations plus tried all the delicious drinks! Definitely worth the experience!!”

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12.Seaside Chocolate Workshop and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 hours · from $52

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking host at Stingray Beach, beside the Blue Angel Hotel, for a chocolate martini, Mayan and Aztec cocoa lessons, hands-on chocolate making, and red wine pairings on a seaside terrace. Wendy and Lucia have hosted sessions, but the guide may vary. The two-hour tour costs $52 and includes ingredients, tastings, and water.

“This activity was so fun! It was the perfect mix of information, activity, and tasting. Wendy was a friendly and knowledgeable guide who shared her expertise and personal connections to the history of chocolate in the Mayan Culture. The welcome cocktail and wine were yummy and the chocolate was absolutely divine! I would strongly recommend this tour!”

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