
Che’il Mayan Chocolate Making Tour in Belize
Experience the authentic art of Mayan chocolate making on a guided tour from Hopkins or Placencia. Visit a traditional cacao farm, explore ancient Maya techniques, and create your very own handmade chocolate bar at the Che’il Mayan Chocolate Factory in Maya Center Village.
Discover the Roots of Chocolate in Belize
The cacao tree has been central to Maya culture for centuries, and Belize remains one of the finest cacao-growing regions in the world. On this Mayan chocolate tour, you’ll begin at a cacao farm where you’ll see how pods are harvested, the beans fermented, and then dried to prepare for chocolate making.
Hands-On Chocolate Making at Che’il Factory
At the family-run Che’il Mayan Chocolate Factory, watch local artisans transform cacao into rich Belizean chocolate using traditional stone tools and time-honored methods. Then, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on workshop where you’ll grind beans, add natural spices like cinnamon, chili, or vanilla, and craft your own chocolate creatio
A Sweet Adventure from Hopkins or Placencia
This immersive chocolate tour blends history, culture, and flavor in one unforgettable experience. From tree to bar, you’ll trace the full journey of cacao and leave with a delicious handmade chocolate bar of your own. Perfect for families, food lovers, and anyone curious about Belize’s Mayan chocolate traditions.
Why Choose the Che’il Mayan Chocolate Tour?
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Learn the ancient Maya art of chocolate making
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Visit a cacao farm and discover how beans are harvested and processed
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Hands-on chocolate-making workshop with customizable flavors
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Tour the Che’il Mayan Chocolate Factory in Maya Center Village
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Easy departure from Hopkins or Placencia, Belize
What's included on the Tour?
Entrance fee, water, and transportation.
What to bring?
Bug spray, sun block, hat and camera
Tour Duration:
Departs from Hopkins: 8:30/10:30 am or 12:30/2:30 pm
Departs from Placencia:
8:00/10:00 am or 12:00/2:00 pm
Intensity: Easy
Mayan Chocolate Making Tour Photo Gallery
Making chocolate on the Mayan grinding stone is a lot of fun!



