Artisanal Mayan Chocolate Tasting Experience
Embark on an Unforgettable Chocolate Adventure!
Let's journey through time and uncover the rich history of chocolate, starting from its sacred role in Olmec, Mayan, and Aztec ceremonies to its conquest of Spanish palates and subsequent spread throughout Europe and the rest of the world. From there, we'll venture into the modern era of chocolate bars that we all love today.
Our tasting session will feature handcrafted chocolates, skillfully produced by Mayan and Zapotec communities, employing traditional artisanal methods that prioritize sustainability.
This isn't just a tasting; it's a celebration of chocolate's legacy and its evolution over centuries. We invite you to reserve your spot now and join us on this delectable journey where the past and present unite. Get ready to experience a world of flavors and indulge in an unforgettable chocolate adventure!
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Artisanal Mayan Chocolate Tasting Experience
What's included in Artisanal Mayan Chocolate Tasting Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Embark on a journey as sumptuous as chocolate itself, where each bite whispers legends and stories of ancient traditions, where the cosmovision of indigenous tribes reveals that chocolate was given to them as the most precious gift by the gods themselves. Nowadays these traditions, as well as their organic farming methods and ancestral recipes, stand the test of time and receive praise in the most important competitions in the world such as the International Chocolate Awards, where Mexico receives important awards and recognitions year after year. This isn't just a tasting; it's a rendezvous with history. Hear the echoes of Olmecs, Mayas and Aztecs as they ritually drank Xocolatl during its sacred ceremonies. Then traverse the epochs, from cocoa conquering European palates to the modern delights we savor today. Our menu, curated to transport you through the nuanced world of Mexican chocolate, is a symphony of flavors and textures. Paired or accompanied by an array of nuts and fruits. Each bite, a revelation. Each pairing, a celebration of the intricate symphony that is Mexican chocolate. Welcome to an experience where every flavor is a note.
Food Menu
STARTER - Prehispanic Chocolate
Enjoy chocolate as the Mexican natives did thousands of years ago with this traditional recipe.
STARTER - Greek yogurt with cacao nibs and honey
A healthy and delicious snack.
STARTER - Sugar coated and vanilla Creolle cacao beans
The finest cacao in the world.
DESSERT - Spanish milk chocolate
The first European Chocolate recipe from the XVI century.
MAIN - Specialty chocolate bar
MAIN - Artisan chocolate bar
DESSERT - Pre-hispanic Chocolate Bar
Made by hand with the traditional recipe from the Zapotec indigenous people from Oaxaca.
Inclusions
- Snacks
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- This experience takes place at our new tasting room in La Veleta in Tulum Town. The name of the building is Rosa de Plata F. Conveniently located, and close by ,many restaurants, boutiques and bars; you can get here by foot, bike, car or taxi.
