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A delightful journey of taste unfolds at Cacao Huasi in Puerto Viejo, where wine and chocolate come together against a stunning ocean backdrop. This guided tasting focuses on three South American wines paired with artisanal tree-to-bar chocolates, allowing you to explore the intricate flavors of cacao and wine. Engage your senses as you discover how different wines enhance the profiles of chocolate, revealing notes of fruit, spice, and earthiness. Perfect for couples and food lovers alike, this experience is an invitation to savor the magic of flavor and conversation in a relaxed atmosphere.
Both products of fermentation and place, chocolate and wine have long been linked. This pairing looks for harmony between cacao native to the Amazon, and wine, introduced to Latin America. It's an interesting and delicious conversation.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
What to expect
• Taste several tree-to-bar chocolates made from Costa Rican cacao.
• Explore how origin, fermentation, roasting, and chocolate style influence flavor.
• Sample carefully selected wine pairings and discover how different wines can transform the experience of chocolate.
• Learn simple tasting techniques used for both wine and chocolate, including aroma, body, acidity, tannins, and finish.
• Compare different combinations and notice how flavors change when tasted together.
• Enjoy a relaxed and interactive experience with plenty of time for conversation, questions, and discovering your personal favorite pairing.
What Makes This Experience Special
Unlike industrial chocolate tastings, we work with small-batch chocolate made with attention to origin and flavor. Our chocolates highlight the diversity of cacao and the craftsmanship behind tree-to-bar production.
Wine and chocolate have more in common than most people realize. Both begin as fruit, both rely on fermentation, and both express the climate and 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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