Maya Chocolate Making Tour in Belize with Hands-On Experience

5 hours • Cancellable until 2 days beforePickup availableInstant confirmationMin age 7+Guided • Operated by Barefoot Services • 4.6 from 236 reviews

Why we love it?

The T10-Belize Maya Chocolate Making Experience is a 5-hour immersive tour that delves into the rich history and cultural significance of chocolate in Maya civilization. Participants will be guided through the process of traditional chocolate making, from harvesting cacao beans to crafting their own chocolate treats. This experience is ideal for families, food enthusiasts, and those interested in indigenous cultures, offering a hands-on approach to learning. What sets this tour apart is the combination of cultural education and culinary creativity, allowing guests to connect with Belize's heritage while enjoying a unique, interactive activity.
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Inclusions

  • Transportation 
  • Tour Guide
  • Water 

Itinerary

Maya Chocolate-Making Experience

1. Pickup
Start your journey with convenient pickup from your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

2. Welcome and Cultural Introduction
Arrive at the cacao farm and meet your hosts. Learn about the importance of cacao in ancient Maya civilization — from spiritual rituals to its role as currency.

3. Guided Farm Tour
Walk through the cacao orchard to see how cacao trees grow. Discover how the beans are harvested, fermented, and dried using traditional methods.

4. Hands-On Chocolate Making
Get your hands dirty! Roast and grind your own cacao beans using traditional Maya tools. Shape and mold your own chocolate creation to take home.

5. Maya Chocolate Tasting
Sip rich, traditional Maya chocolate drink and sample a variety of handmade chocolate products made from Belizean cacao.

6. Optional Shopping
Browse locally made cacao products and crafts available for purchase.

7. Drop-Off
Relax on the ride back to your hotel, chocolate in hand and culture in heart.

Please Note

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code: cool/light clothing 
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • Placencia village is very small, we are often able to meet you at a hotel or municipal dock.  If staying at properties on the Placencia sidewalk, we'll meet at the nearest sidewalk exit on the main road.   Please let us know what your needs are and we will do our best to accommodate.
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 2 days before start

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