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Kakaw Cocoa Museum Guided Tour
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Duration 2h45min
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Embark on a guided excursion through the Kakaw Cocoa Museum located in San Cristóbal de las Casas, where the rich history of chocolate unfolds and a delicious tasting experience awaits, perfect for chocolate lovers!
Available Tour Options
When booking your experience, you can select from one of the options below. Each tour is tailored to your preferred schedule at the Kakaw Cocoa Museum in San Cristóbal de las Casas:
Explore + Tasting Session (45 Minutes)
This guided exploration of Kakaw at the Cacao Museum will start with an in-depth visit to the various rooms of the permanent exhibition.
Participants will discover the history of cocoa, particularly its significance in this region of Mexico, tracing back to pre-Columbian eras.
The tour includes a fascinating display of a large collection of pots, containers, and utensils that have historically contributed to the enjoyment and processing of chocolate.
To conclude our museum visit, indulge in a tasting session featuring two chocolate varieties with different cocoa percentages, alongside a distinguished Mexican chocolate recognized in the International Chocolate Awards.
Available Times: this activity is offered at 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, and 7 pm.
Explore + Sensory Tasting Experience (1 Hour 45 Minutes)
This option includes the same guided museum tour as outlined previously.
After the tour, participants will engage in a comprehensive sensory chocolate tasting. This immersive experience includes tasting cocoa beans, cocoa nibs, and chocolates with varying cocoa percentages, engaging all senses: sight, touch, smell, and taste.
Available Times: this activity runs at 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, and 6 pm.
Explore + Cocoa Workshop (2 Hours 45 Minutes)
Following the guided tour of the museum, this option leads into a delightful cocoa workshop. Participants will learn the art of roasting, peeling, and grinding cocoa to craft their own chocolate bars.
At the conclusion of the workshop, enjoy the chocolate you've created and take home the remainder as a bar.
Available Times: this activity occurs at 12:30 pm, 3 pm, and 5:30 pm.
Admission to Kakaw Museum
English–speaking guide
Chocolate tasting (depending on selection)
Sensorial tasting (depending on selection)
This experience takes place in San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Plan about 2h45min for this activity.
A good fit for travellers visiting San Cristóbal de las Casas — solo, as a couple or with family.
Free cancellation is available on many dates (see the conditions below).
Reserve on Stayviax and receive instant confirmation by email.
Frequently asked questions
The activity lasts 2h45min.
Free cancellation is often available up to a few hours before the start. See the policy below.
No. A mobile ticket is accepted — show it on your phone on the day.
Kakaw Cocoa Museum Guided Tour
Embark on a guided excursion through the Kakaw Cocoa Museum located in San Cristóbal de las Casas, where the rich history of chocolate unfolds and a delicious tasting experience awaits, perfect for chocolate lovers!
Available Tour Options
When booking your experience, you can select from one of the options below. Each tour is tailored to your preferred schedule at the Kakaw Cocoa Museum in San Cristóbal de las Casas:
Explore + Tasting Session (45 Minutes)
This guided exploration of Kakaw at the Cacao Museum will start with an in-depth visit to the various rooms of the permanent exhibition.
Participants will discover the history of cocoa, particularly its significance in this region of Mexico, tracing back to pre-Columbian eras.
The tour includes a fascinating display of a large collection of pots, containers, and utensils that have historically contributed to the enjoyment and processing of chocolate.
To conclude our museum visit, indulge in a tasting session featuring two chocolate varieties with different cocoa percentages, alongside a distinguished Mexican chocolate recognized in the International Chocolate Awards.
Available Times: this activity is offered at 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, and 7 pm.
Explore + Sensory Tasting Experience (1 Hour 45 Minutes)
This option includes the same guided museum tour as outlined previously.
After the tour, participants will engage in a comprehensive sensory chocolate tasting. This immersive experience includes tasting cocoa beans, cocoa nibs, and chocolates with varying cocoa percentages, engaging all senses: sight, touch, smell, and taste.
Available Times: this activity runs at 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, and 6 pm.
Explore + Cocoa Workshop (2 Hours 45 Minutes)
Following the guided tour of the museum, this option leads into a delightful cocoa workshop. Participants will learn the art of roasting, peeling, and grinding cocoa to craft their own chocolate bars.
At the conclusion of the workshop, enjoy the chocolate you've created and take home the remainder as a bar.
Available Times: this activity occurs at 12:30 pm, 3 pm, and 5:30 pm.
This experience takes place in San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Plan about 2h45min for this activity.
A good fit for travellers visiting San Cristóbal de las Casas — solo, as a couple or with family.
Free cancellation is available on many dates (see the conditions below).
Reserve on Stayviax and receive instant confirmation by email.
Frequently asked questions
The activity lasts 2h45min.
Free cancellation is often available up to a few hours before the start. See the policy below.
No. A mobile ticket is accepted — show it on your phone on the day.