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Maya cacao bean to bowl tasting class

Time: On the hour for an hour. From 9am to 5pm, Closes 6pm. Monday to Saturday.
Duration: 1 hour
Walk-ins are welcome
Reservation is required for large groups
Age limit: 8 years old and above

Price: US$20 per person + tax

Go beyond ordinary chocolate and experience cacao in its natural journey, from the raw bean to low roasted and through its different stages of flavors, texture and aroma. Your experience comes two traditional Maya cacao drinks, handcrafted on stones by our local Belizean staff prepared with spices and our own special blend of secret ingredients inspired by ancient Maya traditions.

This is not a chocolate-bar making class.
Instead, it is an immersive, educational tasting experience that invites you to explore, taste and understand cacao at every stage of its journey from bean to bowl.

Discover how the ancient Maya prepared and enjoyed cacao, learn about its cultural significance, and savor the rich, authentic flavors of this treasured Belizean tradition.

Guided Maya cacao farm tour

Duration: 2-3 hours
Minimum guests: 2
Reservation required
Age limit: 8 years old and above

Price: US$60 per person + tax

Discover the fascinating journey of Maya cacao, from the soil where it grows to the flavors we enjoy. Join us for our Guided Maya tour of our 2 acre farm located few miles outside of San Ignacio town. Transfer by Ajaw’s!

Walk among the cacao trees , learn about traditional and sustainable cacao farming. Discover how these treasure trees are nurtured from seedlings to harvest.
When fruits are in season, enjoy the unique pleasure of tasting fresh Maya cacao bean straight from the mother cacao trees.

Experience the rich connection between the land, Maya heritage and chocolate in this authentic hands on journey into the world of Belizean cacao.

COME DISCOVER THE ROOTS OF MAYA CACAO, ONE BEAN AT A TIME

Maya Cacao tasting class

Class open to walk-ins.

Duration: 10 minutes
Age limit: Open to all ages.

From raw cacao bean to traditional Maya cacao drink.

Discover the rich heritage of Maya cacao in a 10 minutes sensory tasting experience.
Journey from the raw bean to crunchy low roasted nibs , finishing with a taste of our tradition ceremonial Maya cacao drink.