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Created and hosted by the founders of Tierra Mojada, The Mayan Cacao Ritual is an intimate adults-only experience limited to four guests. Every session is personally hosted, creating a personalized journey where you don’t just taste chocolate; you make it yourself.
Grind. Discover. Craft. Taste.
Your journey begins with cacao beans and a traditional volcanic stone metate. Grind the cacao by hand and transform it into a cacao paste, then use it to craft your own artisan truffles with premium seeds, nuts, and more.
Next, indulge in single-origin chocolate fondue paired with traditional Mexican sweets and chili mango. Finish with a chocolate pairing featuring premium Tequila, Mezcal, Wine, and Coffee Liqueur, discovering how different flavors reveal new dimensions in our single-origin chocolate.
Prefer an alcohol-free option? Enjoy our cold-brew tea pairing.
You'll leave with your own handcrafted truffles, unforgettable memories, and a story to share long after your cruise has ended.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Finding us is easy! Located just 8 minutes by taxi from the Costa Maya cruise port. Ask your taxi driver to drop you off at Oneiro Suites Hotel. From there, it's less than a 30-second walk to Tierra Mojada, where we'll be waiting to welcome you!
What to expect
1. Grind & Discover
Grind cacao beans by hand on a traditional volcanic stone metate, transforming them into cacao paste while discovering cacao’s significance in ancient Mesoamerica.
2. Craft Your Own Artisan Truffles
Use the cacao paste you created to craft your own artisan truffles. Personalize them with seeds, nuts, and dried fruits. We’ll package your creations to take back to your cruise ship.
3. Single-Origin Chocolate Fondue
Indulge in rich, velvety single-origin chocolate fondue with traditional Mexican sweets and chili mango.
4. Chocolate & Spirits Pairing
Discover how cacao and Mexican spirits complement each other as you sample premium Tequila, Mezcal, Wine, and Coffee Liqueur alongside our single-origin chocolate.
Prefer not to drink alcohol? Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted alcohol-free pairing with cold-brew teas.
IMPORTANT: This is a timed, hands-on experience. Please arrive on time. Late arrivals may miss part of the experience. All times are local (GMT-5).
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Guests with limited mobility are welcome; however, the traditional metate grinding activity is performed at floor level and may not be suitable for all wheelchair users.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Guests with limited mobility are welcome; however, the traditional metate grinding activity is performed at floor level and may not be suitable for all wheelchair users.
- Allergy Notice: This experience includes chocolate containing tree nuts, seeds, soy, dairy, and gluten. Due to shared preparation areas and the curated chocolate pairing, we cannot accommodate severe tree nut allergies or guarantee a nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, or allergen-free environment. Please contact us before booking if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
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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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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