Top 4 Puerto Vallarta Chocolate Workshops

1.Finca 18 Puerto Vallarta Tequila Tour + Chocolate Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

At Finca 18, about 18 kilometers from Puerto Vallarta, you’ll tour a 12-acre family ranch, see agave fields and the distillery, then taste five or more agave spirits with chocolate, guacamole, and ranch-made snacks. Guides such as Mario, Greg, Alex, and Emily lead the visit in English.

“An amazing experience! I enjoyed every minute. And I learned so much. The tour guides and bartender are excellent! They answered all of our questions and were so kind and hospitable. The welcome cocktail was excellent also. The grounds are breathtaking and the adorable dogs were a nice bonus. Make sure you get the tequila tasting WITH the chocolates add on. Next level! But eat before you get there. The snacks aren’t hearty, they’re an accessory of the tasting. The airport pick up was super easy. On the return trip, if you’re taking Uber FROM the airport, be sure to get dropped off at the pedestrian bridge. Then, Cross over…”

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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, a guide such as Rodrigo, Martin, Elias, or Zoar leads you through cacao’s Mexican roots, roasting, shell tea, hot chocolate, and hands-on chocolate making. You choose toppings for bars to take home. The small group is in English and welcomes ages five and up.

“Learned so much about cocoa from the Mayans to Europeans. We had my 91 yo mother-in-law who uses a walker & my Deaf, legally blind, developmentally delayed, mobility impaired adult daughter. The stairs to the 2nd floor has hand railings. There was AC. You sit on counter height stools. Zoar taught a great class, was so friendly & caring & we all had fun learning & shelling cocoa beans, making cocoa tea, various hot cocoa & chocolate bars. Highly recommended!”

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3.Chocolate Tour in Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Best value

At Planeta Cacao near El Tondoroque, learn how cacao grows, open a fresh pod, roast and grind prepared beans, then mix and shape your own chocolate. Guides such as Adrian, Rosa, Aldo, and Millie lead private sessions in English, with cacao drinks, cookies, tastings, and a small shop.

“It was very interesting and informative. The tour guide was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed making chocolate from the beginning stage. It was delicious. It was a great time. We recommend this tour.”

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4.Chocolate and truffles workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

At ChocoMuseo Puerto Vallarta, guides such as Rod, Zoar, and Rodrigo lead a hands-on class in English. You will learn about Mexican cacao, make flavored ganache, mold bonbons, prepare truffles, and take your chocolate home.

“Zoar was fantastic! We had so much fun and the truffles we were able to make ourselves and take home were incredible! A great bargain for the price!”

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