Discover an interactive, all-sensory cultural experience where you will be immersed in Mayan culture. Learn about chocolate’s rich history, visit a Mayan hut, stroll through botanical gardens, and enjoy a chocolate tasting.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 45 minutes
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
- Wheelchair accessible
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Learn more about the history of Mayan cultivation of chocolate
- Visit an authentic Mayan Hut
- Taste delicious traditional chocolate
Full description
Enjoy a multi-faceted cultural experience that will leave you with a greater understanding of the people of Mexico and new love and appreciation for its gastronomical delights. Visit the Mayan Cacao Company, to discover chocolate’s rich history, dating back to the indigenous people of this region, the Mayans.
With your guide, learn about chocolate's fascinating origin and its development over more than a thousand years. See how this “food of the gods” is made through a live demonstration and even enjoy a delicious tasting of an assortment of artisanal chocolates. Have the honor of visiting a Mayan hut to see how this ancient civilization lived their day to day lives.
Includes
- General Admission to The Mayan Cacao Company
- Certified English and Spanish-speaking guide
- Chocolate tasting
- Mayan hut vs visit
- Handmade corn tortilla tasting
- Gallery and production process demonstration
- Gratuities (optional)
- Drinks at the bar
- Additional food at the bar
- Pickup and drop-off
Covid-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Meeting point
Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Comfortable clothes