Workshop: Make Your Own Chocolate in Cusco - Half-Day

Starting point:

Cusco (Direct pickup from your hotel)

Duration:

Half a day

Activities:

Interactive Workshop, Gastronomy, Experiential Learning, Tasting

Altitude:

3399 m.

Difficulty:

Easy

Create Your Own Chocolate in Cusco

Join this tour, which includes a comprehensive artisanal chocolate-making workshop! Here, you’ll have the unique opportunity to create your own chocolate bar from scratch, with a variety of customization options to suit your personal tastes.

Immerse yourself in an interactive experience where you’ll learn about the history and origins of this precious bean, taste high-quality cacao, and become a true artisan chocolatier for a day. Book your spot now and enjoy this sweet adventure!

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Workshop: Make Your Own Chocolate in Cusco - Half-Day

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Itinerary

What does the chocolate bar customization involve during the workshop?

Hotel Pick-Up and Arrival: The sweet adventure begins with a direct pick-up from your hotel in Cusco to transfer you to the Choco Museum, the ideal place to start our hands-on workshop.
Informative Talk on the Origin of Cocoa: Before getting into the preparation, you will receive an engaging and educational talk about the origin of cocoa, its geographical source within Peru, and its various traditional and modern uses in national gastronomy.
Tasting in Its Original Form: Our expert chocolate chef will guide you through a surprising tasting of cocoa beans in their pure, natural state, revealing how this exotic fruit from the high jungle is transformed into the delicious treat we all love.
Preparation and Customization of Your Chocolate Bar: Next, the chef will guide you step by step through the hands-on chocolate-making process. You will have full freedom to customize your own chocolate bar, choosing the level of sweetness or bitterness and adding textures to your taste. During this process, you will also enjoy the preparation and tasting of a comforting cup of hot chocolate tea.
End of the Experience and Return: At the end of the workshop, you will be able to unmold and package the delicious chocolate creations you made to take with you. Afterwards, our transport will take you back to your hotel, bringing a sweet end to this unforgettable experience.

Inclusions

What's included?

Pick-Up and Transfer: Round-trip transfer service included from your hotel in Cusco.
Full Admission: Entrance ticket to the Choco Museum facilities for the scheduled workshop.
Professional Guided Workshop: Hands-on class covering the entire chocolate-making process, led by an expert chef.
Tasting and Ingredients: Cocoa beans for tasting, molds, coatings, and customization ingredients included.
Traditional Beverage: Preparation and inclusion of a cup of artisanal hot chocolate tea during the session.
Bilingual Service: Workshop conducted by instructors fluent in English and Spanish.

What's not included?

Additional purchases at the establishment’s shop (ready-made chocolates, souvenirs, cocoa butter).
Full meals (lunches or dinners not specified in the itinerary).
Optional tips for the guiding and transportation staff.

Packing list

Essentials

Extra money (Soles recommended)

Sunscreen

Travel Insurance

Clothing

Hat or cap

Comfortable shoes or hiking boots

Sunglasses

Equipment

Camera

Plug adapter

Small Backpack

Water Bottle

Portable charger

Recommendations

It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing suitable for a food workshop and ingredient handling.
Carefully follow all instructions and steps provided by the kitchen staff during preparation and utensil use.
Stay attentive, cheerful, and actively participate in the workshop to make the most of the chef’s knowledge.
It is mandatory to strictly follow all hygiene, handwashing, and safety rules of the facility.

Faqs

During the hands-on portion of the workshop, you’ll have complete control over your creation. Our expert chef will teach you how to temper chocolate, and you’ll be able to choose the cocoa percentage to determine how sweet or bitter you’d like your bar to be. Plus, you’ll be able to add a variety of local toppings to give it a unique touch of flavor and texture before pouring it into the molds.

It is a traditional, delicious, and very light infusion made using traditional methods from the husks of roasted cacao beans. During the workshop, we’ll learn how to prepare it properly, enjoying its antioxidant properties and a comforting aroma that’s perfect for the climate in Cusco.

Yes, we recommend booking in advance because space and workstations in the workshop are limited to ensure a comfortable, clean, and personalized learning experience. You can check availability for morning or afternoon sessions by messaging us directly on WhatsApp.

None at all. The workshop is rated as easy and is designed so that beginners of all ages can successfully complete it. The chef will guide and supervise you in a friendly manner through every step of grinding, mixing, and pouring the batter into the molds.

Pricing

Group Rate

Workshop: Make Your Own Chocolate in Cusco - Half-Day (Price per person - minimum 2 people)
Experiential Group Tour (Minimum of 2 people—Includes transportation from the hotel, admission fees, a hands-on workshop led by a pastry chef, materials for personalizing your creations, a cacao tasting, chocolate tea preparation, and packaging to take your handmade chocolate bars home)	USD 100.00

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