Wine & Chocolate Pairing Experience in Puerto Viejo

1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Chocolate and wine are both shaped by fermentation and place. This guided tasting brings their stories together in a surprising way.

Taste three South American wines alongside artisanal tree-to-bar chocolates. Discover how each wine changes what you notice in the chocolate. Fruit, spice and earthy notes emerge, disappear and sometimes become something completely unexpected.

There is a story behind the pairing, too. Cacao is native to the Amazon. Wine arrived in Latin America from Europe. Today, both are grown and transformed across the continent.

At Cacao Huasi, we bring them together for an interesting and delicious conversation. Enjoy the tasting overlooking the Caribbean, with plenty of time to taste, talk and compare.

It is a unique Puerto Viejo experience for couples, date nights, celebrations and curious food lovers.

What's Included

Three South American wines selected for guided pairing with chocolate.
Tree-to-bar chocolates made with Costa Rican cacao, selected to pair with each wine.
10% restaurant discount off food menu items at Cacao Huasi on the day of the experience.
transportation is not provided
not included

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We are in the center of Puerto Viejo on the beach, 50 meters from the main bus stops, heading towards the bridge. Easy to find on Google Maps, Waze and Apple Maps.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Enjoy a guided wine and chocolate tasting at Cacao Huasi in Puerto Viejo, overlooking the Caribbean as sunset approaches. Explore how craft chocolate and carefully selected wines interact through flavor, aroma, texture and fermentation.

During the experience, you'll:
• Taste tree-to-bar chocolates made from local, organic Costa Rican cacao.
• Explore how origin, fermentation, roasting and chocolate style influence flavor.
• Sample selected wines and discover how they transform chocolate.
• Learn tasting techniques including aroma, body, acidity, tannins and finish.
• Compare combinations and discover your favorite pairing.

What Makes This Experience Special

We work with small-batch chocolate that highlights the diversity of cacao and the craft behind tree-to-bar production.

Wine and chocolate have more in common than you might expect. Both begin as fruit, rely on fermentation, and express the place where they are grown. Together, they can reveal surprising notes of fruit, flowers, spice, creaminess and depth.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Talamanca Chocolate

Tags

Dining Experiences
Wine Tastings
Cooking Classes
Restaurants
Small Group
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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