Free cancellation
Food and drink Merida, Mexico
Fine Mexican Chocolate Tasting: A Sensory Luxury Journey
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About this activity
This tasting stands apart bringing together the rarest and most exceptional expressions of Mexican cacao products that most travelers, and even locals, never have access to. Every chocolate you’ll taste is crafted by master chocolatiers who work exclusively with fine-aroma cacao.
This experience features:
- Award-winning, limited-edition chocolates created in micro-batches, often unavailable in stores and sourced directly from Mexico’s most celebrated chocolatiers.
- True single-origin cacao from biodiverse regions.
- A deep cultural and sensory journey where You’ll learn stories, legends, and origins of cacao in Mexico.
- A curated selection built on expertise, Your host is a Certified Chocolate and Cacao Taster.
- An intimate, elegant setting designed for slow enjoyment, cultural immersion, and meaningful connections.
- A tasting you won’t find anywhere else in Mexico. No mass-produced chocolate, no tourist-level products—only the finest expressions of Mexican craftsmanship.
At a glance
- Duration
- 1 h 40 min
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 10 people
- People per booking
- 1–10
- Guide
- English, Spanish
- Operated by
- Tulum Experiences
Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: A selection o fresh fruits
- Included: Snacks: A selection of nuts, almonds and pistachio.
Itinerary
Indulge in Mexico’s most exclusive chocolate tasting, featuring award-winning, small-batch creations crafted by the country’s most celebrated chocolatiers. Throughout the tasting, you'll discover why Mexico is now elevating this ancestral ingredient to a new level of luxury. Your experience begins with a sophisticated welcome chocolate inspired by the earliest cacao traditions of Mexico, presented in a modern and minimalistic style that sets the tone for what follows. Guided by a Certified Chocolate Taster, you will dive into the world of fine Mexican chocolate and explore: * Handcrafted pieces made by Mexico’s top chocolatiers * Award-winning bars recognized internationally * Single-origin cacao from biodiverse regions across the country * Limited-edition creations rarely available outside Mexico * The evolution of aromas, textures, and flavor notes in each tasting * The story, philosophy, and craftsmanship behind every maker * How terroir, fermentation, roasting, and conching shape flavor This is a sensory journey designed for travelers seeking exclusivity, depth, and an elegant way to experience Mexican culture through one of its most iconic ingredients—chocolate.
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Stop 1
Pre-hispanic Ceremonial-Style Chocolate — Enjoy chocolate as the Mexican natives did thousands of years ago with this traditional recipe. · Greek yogurt with cacao nibs and honey — A healthy and delicious snack. · Sugar coated cacao beans — We explore a selection of cacao–based snacks that prepare the palate and highlight different aromas and textures found in fine chocolate. · 10 Fine Aroma Chocolates — Curated flight of ten small-batch, award-winning and aromatic chocolates from top Mexican makers. · Pre-hispanic Chocolate Bar — Made by hand with the traditional recipe from the Zapotec indigenous people from Oaxaca.
Meeting point and pickup
Everyone meets at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Ring the bell in the gate and I´ll come and get you. Our tasting room is located in a old colonial house in Barrio de Santiago neighborhood in Mérida´s Downtown. Conveniently located and close to many restaurants, boutiques and bars; you can get here by foot, bike, car or taxi.
End point
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Ring the bell in the gate and I´ll come and get you. Our tasting room is located in a old colonial house in Barrio de Santiago neighborhood in Mérida´s Downtown. Conveniently located and close to many restaurants, boutiques and bars; you can get here by foot, bike, car or taxi.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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