Mayan Chocolate Making & Waterfall Swimming From Placencia
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4 hours
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This half day tour of chocolate making starts from the cacao tree and ends with a Mayan chocolate bar in your hands. you will visit a small cacao farm where the farmer gives you a complete history of his organic cacao farm and detailed explanation of how the beans are extracted from the pods.Immediately after the farm we head Back to the small-indoors chocolate facility where you will learn how to make your own chocolate on traditional grinding stones. To top off the day we stop at a nearby waterfall.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This half day tour of chocolate making starts from the cacao tree and ends with a Mayan chocolate bar in your hands. you will visit a small cacao farm where the farmer gives you a complete history of his organic cacao farm and detailed explanation of how the beans are extracted from the pods.Immediately after the farm we head Back to the small-indoors chocolate facility where you will learn how to make your own chocolate on traditional grinding stones. To top off the day we stop at a nearby waterfall. tour departs from Placencia Village at
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Mayan Chocolate Making & Waterfall Swimming From Placencia
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Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Chocolate factory
Manan S,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great learning experience about how chocolate is being made, visit to the farm and making of chocolate authentic
Excellent
Y3470WEsamanthab,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a tour with Kai and loved every moment. We weren't able to go to the waterfall but we did the chocolate tour, the ruins, and the spice farm. We had a blast! Kai helped us find cool birds, explore the ruins safely, and shared his favorite music with us. We loved being able to support small businesses and seing parts of Maya history. We will definitely book another tour thriugh Kai if we come back to Belize.
Chocolate Tour & Waterfall
Tour788058,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was a tale of two tours. The chocolate tour was okay. The chocolate makingwas more of a demonstration than a hands on experience. The chocolate was good and we learned a lot about the process, but it was a little slow. The waterfall was our favorite part. The scenery was nice and the falls were not busy when we were there. If we had it to do again, we’d just go to the waterfalls ourselves and skip the chocolate tour.
Excellent family tour
Wander34886389901,Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience. This was a tour to accommodate our son with special needs, so the physical demands were not significant. Our guide Israel went out of his way to make arrangements with the restaurant to prepare a meal that our son could eat. Israel was also extremely knowledgeable and informative and the trip was very interesting. The Mayan chocolate farm and factory were a lot of fun and tasty. The waterfalls were beautiful and fun to swim in, a very short hike from the parking area. It was an enjoyable experience for the whole family.
I love these guys!
Roving775047,Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We used them for a chocolate tour, bioluminescent tour and transportation to the airport and I highly recommend those guys! They have the best guides and I learned so much from the drives alone
WONDERFUL TIME THANKS TO ISRAEL
Daydream07812265489,Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The first of several excursions with Truly Wild. Israel was our guide and made the day a very enjoyable time. Very informative on Belize during travel. What a GREAT time thanks to Israel.
Our hearts are full
katherinewU9144WS,Nov 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Israel was the consummate tour guide. From the moment he picked us up, he educated my husband and myself about the beauty, the ecosystems, the economy, and the tourism of Belize. We drank in every fact on our way to the Che'il Mayan Chocolate Center. We chose the 1/2 day tour and could not have been happier. Israel also provided cold water, which was a welcome touch. Israel was also keen-eyed tour guide, spotting a toucan for us to appreciate and photograph. We'd love to use Israel and his company again.
Trip of a lifetime!!
Freedom35856346752,Oct 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can't even begin to express the amazing experience we had in Belize. Israel was knowledgeable, extremely punctual and reliable, and made every experience fun and a trip of a lifetime. Shout out to Alex as well, for being the sharp eyes in our Howling Monkey tour and hosting lunch in his family home.
An experience to remember
Victoria J,Sep 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was fantastic. Our tour guide Basilio aka Bas was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable in Mayan history. Not only gave us a great history rundown but provided a great experience for my group. The chocolate making part of the tour was one for the books. We were welcomed with open arms into a private residence in a mountain village where we where shown the whole process of chocolate making and all cacao benefits. The food provided to us was traditional and delicious. Ending the day at a beautiful waterfall with chill time. Coming from a non swimmer, I felt completely at ease and safe. The deep area near the waterfall is only for the swimmers. Bas went above and beyond and pulled me on a lifebuoy closer to the water fall. The non swimmer in me was terrified but would do it again, thanks to him. Our group was lucky enough to get Bas again as a tour guide on another excursion involving hiking and another waterfall.
Fun Tour!
S3275UMlaurag,Sep 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So fun learning all about chocolate! Very interesting and enjoyed making our own. Certainly confirmed the health benefits of organic cocao!
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