The 4 Best Chocolate Factory Tours in Dominican Republic

1.Shopping Tour In Don Lucas Cigar Factory, Rum tasting, Cocoa factory, Souvenirs

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 51 reviews · from $4Our pick

Visit Mundo Autentico near Punta Cana for a guided look at Don Lucas cigars, Dominican rum, cocoa, coffee, amber, larimar, clay crafts, art, and souvenirs. Tastings are included, hotel pickup is offered, and the low price makes this a useful short outing, but shopping is the main event.

“Great activity and the tour guy was very pleasant. He was also very helpful, kind, and patient. 👌🏾🙏🏾”

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2.Cacao Plantation and Chocolate Factory Tour- Classic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $60Top rated

At El Sendero del Cacao near San Francisco de Macorís, a local guide leads you from cacao planting and pod harvesting to fermentation, drying, and chocolate making at La Esmeralda Factory. You will make your own bar, join a guided tasting, and eat a Dominican buffet with hot chocolate.

“Wow! I was lost for words! This cacao tour was a great experience. If you are interested in learning the process of how Dominican chocolate is created from the ground up, look no further.”

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3.Cacao Plantation and Chocolate Factory Tour- Chocolate Lovers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $84

Visit El Sendero del Cacao with a local cacao guide, learn how pods are grown, harvested, fermented, and dried, then enter La Esmeralda Chocolate Factory to make your own bar. A buffet lunch and local hot chocolate are included. Pickup may be available for an added fee.

“Personal attention - profesional presentation - delicious food - exquisite chocolate - fun with family”

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4.Guided Shopping Tour – Rum tasting, chocolate factory, Cigar factory

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $5

From Punta Cana, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Don Lucas Cigars for guided tastings of Dominican rum, cigars, chocolate, and coffee. Browse amber, larimar, pottery, paintings, and souvenirs in one center. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at 15, and the listed visit lasts about two hours.

“I would give 2.5 more than 3. We had ask a french tour that we didn't get. The way to santo domingo is more like 2h30 than 1h30. Transportation of roosters on our way back. On our way back, we didnt have water and we didn't stop to at leRead more”

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