We absolutely loved our demonstration on the Mayan techniques of chocolate making. The information they were able to share was a close second to actually getting to taste the cacao throughout all the steps! We are still enjoying the chocolate we bought to take home!

Incredible experience. Learned SO much. Staff was amazing, everyone was cheerful, helpful and incredibly knowledgeable! Definitely makes one rethink chocolate! We were lucky enough to walk right in and grab a couple seats at the last minute but it would be worth the wait. Very reasonable prices on chocolate treats to go. They also have a small selection of locally crafted baskets and woven jewelry.

Let me start by saying I LOVE chocolate - especially cacao. My expectations for the tour were high and I was NOT let down. The experience wove history with education and of course tastings of the cacao along the entire chocolate production process. You even get to participate in grinding the cacao (which the staff are clearly pros doing… it’s hard work!) I was so impressed by the ongoing history of this cherished Mayan tradition. Not to mention the hosts are clearly passionate about their culture and what they do. The hour flew by way too fast. I am trying not to blow through the chocolate I bought at the end because it is so good - so pure and delicious. It is possible Ajaw ruined American chocolate for me forever… but I’m not mad because this was a once in a lifetime experience that I recommend to everyone.

We walked in without a reservation and were able to take the chocolate making and tasting tour that is offered every hour. For $14 USD per person, we tasted cacao at different stages of processing, learned how to grind cacao nibs, and prepared a very tasty Mayan chocolate drink. It was a combination chocolate class and Mayan history lesson. In the store area, there were assorted chocolate products for sale as well as some handicrafts. There were also posters with interesting information on the history of chocolate and its consumption.

The chocolate making demonstration far exceeded our expectations! Adrain proudly educated us on his Mayan heritage and the challenges that modernization and an advancing society bring. Pure chocolate in its simplest form with a few unexpected traditional spices added to our drink was amazing. You won’t be disappointed.