Craft Workshops in Puerto Vallarta: 5 to Build a Day On

1.Bean to Bar Chocolate Workshop in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62Our pick

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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2.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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3.Surf lessons in Puerto Vallarta and Nayarit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $110

Okala Surf School takes you from your hotel, resort, Airbnb, or Puerto Vallarta cruise terminal to the beach with the best conditions for your level. Guides including Kristhian, Jonathan, Diego, and Kalany provide private instruction, boards, rash guards, snacks, and photos during this four-hour surf lesson.

“Very accommodating! They kept very clear communication and picked us up and dropped us off at our resort! They were very kind and knowledgeable and let me ride along for $30USD since I did not want to surf. Surf location and time was amazing! They brought along waters and protein bars as well as an umbrella to keep me out of the sun. We will be back next time!”

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4.Private Surf Lesson Experience at Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $94

Start with pickup in central Puerto Vallarta, then travel toward Punta Mita for a private surf lesson suited to your level. Guides such as Edson, Jean Carlo, Fernando, and Agustina offer patient coaching, boards, and rash guards. After surfing, use your flexible time for the beach or a stop in Sayulita.

“This was our favorite experience / excursion in Puerto Vallarta. Fernando was an excellent instructor, he was very patient and encouraging. He took us to a beautiful, pristine beach. My girlfriend and I had never surfed before, and we were able to catch our own waves after a short period of time. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in surfing. Awesome awesome day.”

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5.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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