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Everyday at ChocoMuseo we offer 2 hours chocolate making classes. In these workshops people learn about the history, the nature and the fabrication process of their favourite treat. At the end of the workshop, each "chocolatier" will leave with his/her own creations.See More

WHAT DOES THIS WORKSHOP INCLUDE?THEORYA presentation of cacao, how it grows and is harvestedPresentation of the chocolate making process "from beans to bar"PRACTICERoasting of the cacao beansCacao Husk removalGrinding of the cacao nibs with a mortar and pestle similar to the metate and mano used by the MayasRefining and conching of the cacao paste in a melangeurCOOKINGPreparation of 3 chocolate drinks : Cacao tea, Mayan hot chocolate, European hot chocolatePreparation of your own chocolates,…See More

Come and join our cacao, chocolate, coffee, tea and exotic fruits tours departing from Cusco and going to Machu Picchu. We will visit and leave at the coffee and cacao farms and farmers will share their experience of cultivating the "food of the gods". Tours are 3 days or 4 days long including the visit of the magic Machu Picchu.Departure any day with a minimum of 2 people. Contact us at Yummy@ChocoMuseo.comOur website for the tours is :…See More