Fine Chocolate Tour in Costa Rica
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
In this experience you will have the opportunity to have the guidance of an expert chocolate maker, you will discover the fascinating world of cocoa from the bean to the bar before your eyes.
You’ll get up close and personal with the process in a real chocolate factory, complete with luxury tech equipment, and you’ll make your own chocolates with organic ingredients and various beginner or advanced professional techniques.
In this experience, you will explore unique aromas and textures, learn about fermentation, tempering and molding, and taste chocolates with complex flavor profiles, made with fine cocoa from our farm.
In our factory every detail counts, from the moment you enter the delicious aroma of fine chocolate will captivate you and the cozy space will allow you to feel welcome, as well as having the opportunity to deeply experience every step for the elaboration of chocolate.
In the end, you will take a delicious chocolate souvenir created with your own hands and with your choice of recipes.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
You will have a full tasting of cocoa and chocolate from our farm, then you will take a tour to the factory where you will learn every step of chocolate making from the seed to the bar and finally you will have the opportunity to make your own chocolates.
What‘s Included
Tasting of cocoa in different forms and chocolates of different concentrations
Private transportation
Options
Fine Chocolate Tour in Costa Rica
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgettable Memories at VELVAO
Shawn,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Booked this the same day and got there a bit late due to some traffic. You get to the Velvao Building, a new, upcoming luxury chocolate brand, and in our case, greeted by the owner. Her name slipped my mind, but the owner is incredibly likable, knowledgeable and intelligent. She gave us a bit of her nackstory and that of the business before we engaged in a mini tasting. We were lucky enough to have had a personal tour, and she allowed us to take our time and ask all the questions we had. We saw how things were done, cacao plant to packaged bar. Eventually we made our own bars and got to design a label for it. It was a very enjoyable experience and made for a sweet souvenir. 5/5.
Absolutely fantastic! The...
Anne B,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely fantastic! The owner Lucia gives detailed insights as a chocolatier from the world of cocoa and chocolate making
Best Chocolate Tour!
ferc911,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went with my kids to the chocolate factory and we loved the experience. Everyone had the opportunity to create their own chocolate bar, which was super fun. In addition, they explained the whole cocoa transformation process in a very professional, clear and enjoyable way. We learned a lot and enjoyed every moment — an experience we definitely recommend!
Tasting and knowledge of fine chocolate
Dream10794336224,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have always enjoyed chocolate, but I had never seen the cocoa process in a ready-to-eat bar up close, so I decided to take this tour. I was impressed that although cocoa is grown in our country, the percentage used for domestic production is minimal, and that most of the chocolate we consume comes from imported cocoa. It was also interesting to know the different varieties and learn, through the tasting, how the aromas and flavors change according to the percentage of cocoa. The guide, an expert chocolate maker, shared every detail of the process that made one value the artisanal work behind each premium chocolate much more. I left the tour impressed to understand the process from the tree to the bar, the guided tasting and in the end making one its own bar is to close with a golden clasp.
Tasting and knowledge of fine chocolate.
Dream10794336224,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve always enjoyed chocolate, but I’ve never seen the process of how cocoa is transformed into a ready-to-enjoy bar, so I decided to take this tour. I was impressed that although cocoa is grown in our country, the percentage used for domestic production is minimal, and that most of the chocolate we eat comes from imported cocoa. It was also very interesting to know the different varieties and learn, through the tasting, how the aromas and flavors change according to the percentage of cocoa. The guide, an expert chocolate maker, shared every detail of the process that made one value the artisanal work behind each chocolate much more. I left the tour impressed to understand the process from the tree to the bar, the guided tasting and in the end to make one your own chocolate is to close with a golden clasp.
Meet to enjoy the value behind a premium chocolate bar
iriscU6561YD,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve always enjoyed chocolate, but I’ve never seen how cocoa turns into a ready-to-enjoy bar, so I decided to take this tour. I was impressed that although cocoa is grown in our country, the percentage used for domestic production is minimal, and that most of the chocolate we consume is imported cocoa. It is also wonderful to know the different varieties and learn, through the tasting, how the aromas and flavors change according to the percentage of cocoa. The guide, is an expert chocolate maker, and shared every detail of the process that made one enjoy much more the artisan work behind each chocolate. I left the tour impressed to understand the process from the tree to the bar, the guided tasting and in the end making one its own bar is to close with a golden clasp.
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