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Discover the rich history of chocolate in a private workshop in San Antonio Aguas Calientes, a charming Kaqchikel village.
This unique experience invites you to learn the ancient techniques once cherished by Mayan kings and European conquistadors.
Engage with local culture as you roast and peel cacao, grind it using traditional tools, and prepare a delicious hot chocolate with your personalized touch.
Savor the exquisite flavors of premium organic Criollo cacao while tasting a variety of artisan chocolates. Immerse yourself in 5000 years of chocolate-making history, all while enjoying the beauty of this non-touristic village.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
By Uber: Search "nobi", approx. 30 minutes from Antigua. By bus: Take a chicken bus for "San Antonio Aguas Calientes" at the Antigua Bus Terminal. Get off near the Bodegona supermarket in the village then walk some 10 minutes to our place ("nobi" en Google Maps)
What to expect
1. Interactive presentation where you will learn 5000 years of its history, Mayan culture, pre-columbian recipes, ancient & modern chocolate making tools, our own chocolate making process and more.
2. Tasting during the presentation: Guatemalan premium organic Criollo cacao from different regions, chocolate to eat vs to drink, ground cacao and its derivatives, dark vs white chocolate and more, right from our factory.
3. Roast and peel cacao on a traditional clay comal, then prepare cacao husk tea.
4. Grind cacao with an ancient Mayan grinding stone (metate).
5. Prepare hot chocolate with a traditional molinillo whisk.
6. Personalize your cup with more than 10 pre-columbian and modern condiments.
The 1 Hour Express Workshop includes only #3 to #6 while the 2 Hour Full Workshop includes all the steps.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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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