Oaxaca Special experience for children

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

In this experience you will live an adventure full of flavor, tradition and fun around cocoa and chocolate. First you will know the fruit of cocoa and discover where the chocolate comes from.

You will learn how it grows, its importance in Oaxaca and why it has been so special for generations.

Then you will participate in the brewing process, starting with cocoa roasting, where you can see, smell and feel how the transformation of the bean begins. Later on, you will experience grinding, knowing the texture and aroma of freshly ground cocoa.

Then the most fun part will come: create your own Oaxacan style chocolate, molding it and giving it your special touch. Finally, you will prepare a delicious traditional chocolate drink and enjoy the taste of your own creation. It is an experience designed especially for children, full of learning, culture and unforgettable moments.

What's Included

Materials for the experience
Chocolate and cocoa tasting
Knowledge of cocoa and its origin
Guided accompaniment throughout the activity
Preparation of traditional chocolate drink
Tips
Transportation to and from experience
Additional in-store purchases
Extra products to take away

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
5 de Mayo 210

The meeting point will be at the main entrance, located at a black gate. The team will be waiting outside approximately 5 minutes before the arrival of the clients to receive them. They will be able to recognize the host easily, as he will carry a mandrel as an identifier.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

In this experience you will live an adventure full of flavor, tradition around cocoa and chocolate.
First you will know the fruit of cocoa and discover where the chocolate comes from.
You will learn how it grows, its importance in Oaxaca and why it has been so special for generations.

Then you will participate in the brewing process, starting with cocoa roasting, where you can see, smell and feel how the transformation of the bean begins. Later on, you will experience grinding, knowing the texture and aroma of freshly ground cocoa.

Then it will come to the part of creating your own Oaxacan style chocolate, molding it and giving it your special touch. Finally, you will prepare the taste of your own creation. It is an experience designed especially for children, full of learning, culture and unforgettable moments.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Pets are allowed, we only ask that they always stay on a leash, as there are also other animals in the space. In the event of any incident or damage to objects within the site, the person responsible must bear the damage caused.
Supplied by Chima

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Cooking Classes
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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