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Placencia · Stann Creek · Belize
Belize Maya Chocolate Making Experience
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From $125.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Experience Maya culture through chocolate — from bean to bar, the ancient way! Set in the heart of Belize’s cacao-growing region, this immersive experience reveals how the Maya cultivated, used, and revered cacao for centuries. Led by local cacao farmers and cultural guides, you’ll explore the traditional process of making chocolate, hear stories of cacao’s role in Maya ceremonies and economy, and create your own chocolate bar to take home. This tour is perfect for curious travelers, families, and chocolate lovers of all ages.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Make your own chocolate using traditional Maya tools
- Learn about the cultural and ceremonial significance of cacao
- Taste authentic Maya chocolate drinks and Belizean cacao products
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
1. Pickup Convenient pickup from your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. 2. Welcome & 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 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.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
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Local Flavor.
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Chocolate Tasting.
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Cultural Immersion.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Transportation Tour Guide
Not Included
Tips or gratuities
What to Bring
Bug repellent Personal snacks Camera Any medication you need
Meeting & Pickup
Pickup & Drop-Off: From your hotel in Placencia
Languages Offered
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Optional Add-ons
+ Butterfly Farm - Adult - 15.00 83054~227564 | + Butterfly Farm - Child - 125.00 83059~227564 | + Butterfly Farm - Senior - 15.00 83058~227564 | + Butterfly Farm - Youth - 15.00 83056~227564 | + River Tubing - Adult - 55.00 83054~227344 | + River Tubing - Child - 55.00 83059~227344 | + River Tubing - Senior - 55.00 83058~227344 | + River Tubing - Youth - 55.00 83056~227344 | + Ziplining - Adult - 109.00 83054~227345 | + Ziplining - Child - 109.00 83059~227345 | + Ziplining - Senior - 109.00 83058~227345 | + Ziplining - Youth - 109.00 83056~227345 | +Waterfall swimming - Adult - 30.00 83054~223439 | +Waterfall swimming - Child - 30.00 83059~223439 | +Waterfall swimming - Senior - 30.00 83058~223439 | +Waterfall swimming - Youth - 30.00 83056~223439
Before Booking
Do you have any medical or physical condition that may negatively impact your full enjoyment of this activity? (This helps us understand if you or anyone in your party needs special assistance) Do you or any member in your party that have food allergies? (for example, are you or anyone in this party allergic to coconut milk?) Please provide your accommodation details
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-04-12
4.00 / 5
Overall, we felt the tour was too long. The information at the farm was repeated at the demonstration. It felt like they were trying to extend it to justify the cost.
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