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Chaqchao Chocolate Making Workshop

Guided chocolate workshop on cacao history, bean-to-bar making, Aztec kings' drink, gourmet versus commercial tasting, and take-home bar

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

In this hands-on class you’ll listen to the history of cacao and learn how to make chocolate from bean to bar. As you move through the process, you’ll prepare the traditional chocolate drink once enjoyed by Aztec kings and learn about the ingredients and techniques behind it.

You’ll finish the session by creating your very own chocolate bar to take home. The class will also include a chocolate tasting, where you’ll try both gourmet and commercial chocolate and see if you can spot the difference between them. Along the way, you’ll get a practical sense of the flavours and textures that distinguish handcrafted chocolate from mass-produced varieties.

Why Visit

  • Cacao history talk tracing chocolate origins and production methods
  • Bean-to-bar chocolate workshop with hands-on roasting grinding and molding
  • Traditional Aztec chocolate drink prepared by participants using original recipe
  • Personal chocolate bar to take home crafted during the class
  • Chocolate tasting comparing gourmet and commercial flavours to spot differences

What's included

  • Chocolate making machines

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit links nearby
  • Infants must sit on an adult's lap

Tour available in your selected language

English
Spanish

Additional information

Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

You must be 18 years or older to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Operated by Chaqchao chocolate making workshop

Location

Departure point

Santa Catalina 204, Santa Catalina 204, Cercado De Arequipa, 04001
Our Chocolate Factory is located just one block from the famous Santa Catalina Monastery and a block and a half from the main plaza.

End point

Santa Catalina 204, Santa Catalina 204, Cercado De Arequipa, 04001

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