The Beach Chocolate Factory
The Beach Chocolate Factory, Brasilito: Hours, Address, The Beach Chocolate Factory Reviews: 5/5
The Beach Chocolate Factory
The Beach Chocolate Factory
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
We offer artisan chocolate of high quality made from the best ingredients and Costa Rican cacao, harvested directly from our own farm - "tree-to-bar"! We also offer the popular interactive workshops during which you will learn everything you always wanted to know about the origin, history, nature and culture of cacao and chocolate! You will also participate in peeling fresh roasted cacao beans and turn them into your own personal chocolate treat!
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1-2 hours
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Corey J
Bozeman, MT7 contributions
This guy truly loves what he does and it shows!
Jun 2021
We stopped into the shop hoping for a tour, but no tours right now. However, he gave us a wonderful taste of what he does, including award winning chocolates that you could taste why they were winners. Super fun, fast, and well worth it.
Written June 23, 2021
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Michael P
Ankeny, IA166 contributions
Great way to spend a day
Nov 2019
What a fun family adventure. Henriques was very informative and my family had a ball.
learned alot. Chocolate was excellent. I would highly recommend it for 1st time visitors to the area
learned alot. Chocolate was excellent. I would highly recommend it for 1st time visitors to the area
Written March 22, 2020
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glenrhoward
Newcastle, WA9 contributions
Very fun and hands-on learning about chocolate
Mar 2020 • Family
Wow! We had a great time learning about the cacao and how chocolate is made. Very hands on and tasty fun at the same time. I would highly recommend you do this tour if your in the Playa Conchal area on a Friday! Mucho Gracias Henrich!
Written March 6, 2020
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MelloInMN
Minneapolis, MN85 contributions
Couples Retreat
Jan 2020
WOW! I thought I knew how to make chocolate, but turns out, I only knew how to eat it! We had the extreme pleasure of meeting with Henrik and experiencing how to make chocolate. Now, I'll be honest, my homemade chocolate did not turn out as well as the bars at TBCF, so be sure to buy a few for your travels home. Awesome, awesome experience!
Written February 2, 2020
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Betsy H
30 contributions
Amazing chocolate
Jan 2020
Read about this place and stopped in. The chocolate smell was amazing. Signed up for the workshop. Henrique the owner is very charming and knowledgeable about his chocolate which he is in charge of from tree to pod to seed to harvesting and finally the chocolate making process. Very fun, hands on experience. Highly recommended.
Written January 17, 2020
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Dianne P
8 contributions
Amazing smells!
Dec 2019 • Couples
We were sightseeing and driving around and stopped. The space is small, but they do produce chocolates at the store. We purchased some filled bonbons and the brandy filled bonbons were delicious. And, the one woman making chocolates gave us a small spoonful of freshly tempered chocolate.
Written December 22, 2019
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Nico Tomacelli
Woodinville, WA33 contributions
Incredible & unique experience! Must do!
Nov 2019 • Couples
WOW! What an incredible and unique experience we had here. We had the privilege of meeting Henrik (owner) today and experienced first hand not only how to make chocolate from start to finish (which you get to eat) but also received a phenomenal history lesson on cacao and chocolate making. I could share more but I’d spoil the great experience you’d have visiting and experiencing for yourself. If you find yourself anywhere near Playa Conchal/Tamarindo/Brasilito, this is an absolute must do. This is chocolate in its most purest form. I look forward to bringing my daughter back one day to experience this! 😀
Written November 22, 2019
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Fran R
Benbrook, TX7 contributions
Fun and informative
Jul 2019 • Family
Loved this excursion. We learned how chocolate is produced from growing in the rainforest, harvesting, drying, roasting, shucking, grinding and mixing. Lots of fun making our own chocolate. There were 6 of us spanning 3 generations.
Written July 21, 2019
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Lena Maria
Copenhagen, Denmark1 contribution
Chocolate heaven
Jul 2019 • Family
We had a great time at the friday workshop. Henrik the owner was very informative and the workshop very hands on, perfekt for children. When booking over e-mail they were fast to respond. The is a must do when you are in Tamarindo, we loved it.
Written July 19, 2019
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Kimberlee L
25 contributions
Best Chocolate Experience!
Jun 2019 • Family
Our Family of 10 were welcomed for an education of the origination of the cocoa plants and harvesting methods. We participated in the tasting of the fruit and the process of making the dark, rich, end product that we got to flavor ourselves. Great experience for all ages and of course we bought bars and nibs for future enjoyment. A must stop then enjoyed a rural walk into "town" for lunch. Definitely a highlight of our trip!
Written June 19, 2019
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Mientje D
Eindhoven, The Netherlands27 contributions
Is it possible to make chocolate with coconut-sugar instead of the ‘normal’ sugar?
Henrik B
Potrero7 contributions
hello. We do not normally use coconut sugar as it is extremely expensive here, about ten times the cost of the local raw cane sugar, but you are more than welcome to bring your own coconut sugar if you have a favorite sort or brand. Or, if you contact us with due notice we will be happy to buy some for you to use in the workshop.
How long are the classes and how much chocolate do you eat/take home?
The Travelling Foodies
Blakeney, UK527 contributions
It lasts about an hour. You will make your own chocolate from scratch. I think we made about 25g of chocolate each. There is also chocolate to purchase which is excellent. Not the mass produced stuff. It's real chocolate and tastes fantastic.
I hope this answers your question.
Nic
barbara o
Kamloops, Canada17 contributions
Hi Henrik, Thank you for the response. Not sure where you are located. Staying at the Nany, how far are you from there and in which direction?
Henrik B
Potrero7 contributions
You are about 1 kilometer from us. If you click the map here on Tripadvisor you'll realize we are practically around the corner :)
barbara o
Kamloops, Canada17 contributions
Is it open on Wednesday and if so,what time? Can we just visit or are workshops given every day. We are staying at Nany hotel and I have a car. There are three of us.TUVM Barbara Olpinska
Henrik B
Potrero7 contributions
Hello Barbara
Our outlet shop is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. We offer regular workshops Fridays 9.30 a.m. and we do recommend making reservations for that one. As an alternative you can make a private reservation for your group only (minimum charge 4 people). Feel free to call 4701 0536 or 8876 4242. Kind regards, Henrik
Michele H
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada12 contributions
I am staying at the Westin. How do I get there? Do I need reservations?
Henrik B
Potrero7 contributions
We are actually within walking distance, about 350 meters to your right when you exit the Westin/Reserva Conchal. However, it is both hot and humid at times so you may be more comfortable with the short car ride.
Vucci
Oro Valley137 contributions
This experience seems like something my family would enjoy. How would we get to you from our hotel Arco Iris in Tamarindo?
Henrik B
Potrero7 contributions
hi Vucci
if you have a car at your disposal it is a 20 minute drive from Tamarindo. Alternatives are either a taxi or the bus that goes to either Brasilito/Flamingo/Potrero. Get off the bus at the entrance to CRIA
Are you open on Sundays? Is your chocolate organic or vegan. We love chocolate and forgot to pack ours. We're staying in Playa Grande.
Henrik B
Potrero7 contributions
hi Heather
Sundays we are closed. Some of our chocolate is organic but none of it is certified as it is a difficult and costly process to go through for the small producers we get our cacao from. all our dark chocolate is vegan. No additives. Just great cacao and organic cane sugar :)