Chocolate Workshop
Follow cacao through the artisanal process that transforms it into chocolate and other cacao-based products.
Chocolate Workshop Overview
Chocolate begins long before the finished bar. This workshop explains the journey from cacao to the different chocolate products created through an artisanal process.
In approximately 90 minutes, you receive a clear introduction to the stages of transformation and the work involved in turning cacao into familiar products. Flexible daily scheduling makes this an easy cultural addition to a morning or afternoon in San Pedro La Laguna.
Experience highlights
- Learn where the chocolate-making process begins.
- Follow cacao through the main stages of artisanal transformation.
- Discover how different cacao-based products are created.
- Fit the 1.5-hour workshop into a flexible day in San Pedro.
Lake Atitlán Coffee Tour Experience Itinerary
1. Meet at the confirmed workshop location in San Pedro.
2. Begin with an introduction to cacao and the starting material.
3. Follow the main steps used to transform cacao into chocolate.
4. Learn how the process produces different chocolate products.
5. Finish with questions and recommendations for continuing your exploration of local food experiences.
What is included
- Guided explanation of the cacao-to-chocolate process
- Introduction to different chocolate products
What is not included
- Transportation to San Pedro
- Personal product purchases
Who this experience is for
A short educational experience for solo travelers, couples, families, and anyone interested in cacao, chocolate, or local food production.
What to bring to Lake Atitlán Coffee Tour Experience
- Comfortable clothing
- Water
- Questions about cacao and chocolate
- Cash for optional purchases
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Ask the Cultour team about the weekly group travel program, which may offer a lower-cost way to join this experience alongside other travelers. Learn more.
Booking and payment
The price is USD 10 per person. You may pay the full amount or reserve with a USD 5 deposit. The remaining balance is USD 5, paid in cash in Guatemalan quetzales on the activity date. At the approved rate of USD 1 = GTQ 7.50, the current cash balance is GTQ 37.5.
Cancellation, changes and weather
- Your deposit is refundable when you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled activity.
- You may change the date free of charge with at least 24 hours’ notice, subject to availability.
- If the activity is cancelled because of weather conditions, you may receive a refund or transfer your payment to another activity or shuttle.
- If Cultour Atitlán Experts cancels the service, you will receive a 100% refund and one complimentary activity.
- A no-show is treated as a used service and is non-refundable.