7 Chocolate Tastings in Mexico Worth Booking

1.Finca 18 Puerto Vallarta Tequila Tour + Chocolate Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

At Finca 18, guides such as Mario, Emily, Alex, Greg, and Javier lead you through a 12-acre family ranch, agave fields, and a small distillery. Expect a welcome cocktail, five-plus agave spirit pours, ranch snacks, and an optional chocolate pairing. Transportation is not clearly included, so plan your route.

“Yes I will say the information of how the make the tequila was interesting. But that was about it. I know opinions come & go. Mine personally is, don’t waste your time or money on this tasting. Not worth it. The day before we did an Unexpected Tequila tasting with a city tour that was way beyond better than this. There I brought 3 bottles, at this tasting we bought none.”

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2.San Jose del Cabo Art Walk, Beer Tasting &Chocolate Demonstration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend four hours in San José del Cabo with hotel pickup, a history stop at Plaza Mijares, three Baja beer samples with pizza, Mexican chocolate tasting, a pearl demonstration, and guided visits to local galleries. Guides such as Benito, Ismael, Javier, and Giovanni Dominguez have been praised for friendly service.

“Transporation to and from hotel is provided. Matter of fact this was THE most important part as we recieved a history lesson on Cabo and the surrounding areas prior to our destination. Our driver, Giovanni Dominguez was outstanding in this matter! Cool, calm and very friendly demeanor, Gio made everyone feel at ease about the schedule of the tour. He guidance, tho with ease, invoked peace, wonder and a feeling af safety for our first time travelers encouraging to wonder about the art walk. By the end of our tour, our group had become a small family. The lovely people at the art gallery provided homemade jewelry, food and art…”

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3.Artisanal Mezcal and Fine Chocolate Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Meet Shamira in Tulum’s La Veleta neighborhood for a two-hour tasting of five artisanal mezcals, award-winning Mexican chocolates, traditional snacks, and a seasonal cocktail. Learn how agave becomes mezcal, compare flavor profiles, and try unexpected pairings such as citrus, spicy peanuts, cacao, and grasshoppers.

“Super informative. Patio are was beautifully decorated and secure. After starting with a cocktail we tasted 5 or so different mezcals as the host shared the history of the plant and drink. Each tasting paired with a chocolate. Would recommend”

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4.Chocolate and Cobblestones Tour with Taste of San Miguel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Walk central San Miguel de Allende with guides such as Sam and Elisa, tasting Mexican chocolate in pastries, truffles, mole, hot chocolate, and ice cream. You’ll also see notable architecture, hear the story of cacao, and finish near the main square after a generous light lunch.

“I most appreciated Sam's broad knowledge about San Miguel de Allende. Regarding the tastings, we really liked his first choice of the French pastry restaurant. The truffles that we tasted next were less inspiring. It was fun to try the chocolate mole at Bougainvillea and the setting was charming. And, our last stop to try the original xocolatl. It was also in a beautiful setting.”

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5.Chocolate Seaside Workshop & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48Best value

At Stingray Beach, guides Wendy, Lucy, and their team lead you through Mayan chocolate traditions, hands-on chocolate making, and tastings of seven-plus Mexican artisan chocolates. You will also sample red and white wine, enjoy a chocolate martini, and take home your own creation.

“Very well presented, great venue, interesting and lots of fun. Plenty of chocolate and wine makes for a very good day.”

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6.Chocolate Tasting & mayan Presentation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $82

Start at La Monina at 10:30 a.m. with Mexican coffee and cacao samples, then make a chocolate bar, visit a Mayan village, taste tequila, and eat tacos. Guides such as Adolfo, Memo, Guillermo, and Nancy bring the stops to life, though timing can matter for cruise passengers.

“Adolfo was friendly and informative. He did a great job. I would say the car AC was not working but not a big deal. The tequila tasting felt like a really artificial experience. I think they built everything there and it wasn’t authentic. The chocolate making made everything worth it. Nancy was so sweet and patient.”

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7.Cacao Chronicles: A Mexican Chocolate Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $97

Meet chocolatier Paty and host Joss at Oscuro Puro in Roma Norte for a two-hour tasting of six Mexican chocolates. You’ll learn about cacao, test pairings with cheese, bacon, beetroot, fruit, and vegetables, then finish with chocolate-dipped strawberries and sparkling wine.

“Had a great time and learned so much. Pati the owner truly has a passion for understanding cacao and what it can pair with. Pati and Joss were working wonderful hosts. Highly recommend.”

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