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Make Traditional Belizean Chocolate in Hopkins, Stann Creek District - Hands-On Workshop You Can Join

On a visit to a local cacao farm near Hopkins in the Stann Creek District, you’ll see cacao pods fresh off the tree with the seed still wrapped in sweet, fleshy fruit and follow the full, hands-on process of traditional chocolate making - including grinding the cacao into a paste with a mortar and pestle - so you learn each tactile step from bean to bar; along the way you’ll discover the history and cultural significance of cacao in Mayan life, including its role as currency, and finish by setting the chocolate paste in the fridge before tasting the organic, handmade chocolate you created straight from the source.

About this activity in Hopkins

Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Highlights

  • Visit a working cacao farm near Hopkins in the Stann Creek District and see ripe cacao pods still clinging to the trees
  • Take part in a hands-on, traditional chocolate-making demonstration, including grinding beans into paste with a mortar and pestle
  • Learn about cacao’s cultural importance to the Maya - from ceremonial uses to its role as currency in the region
  • Taste the organic chocolate you helped make, chilled and served straight from the source

Important Information

  • This experience is family-friendly and accommodates infants in prams or strollers, making it ideal for multi-generation groups
  • No special fitness level is required - the visit includes short, easy walks around the farm and shaded demonstrations
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and sun protection; the farm setting in the area can be warm and partly exposed
  • Bottled water is provided and air-conditioned transport is included in your booking; all local fees and taxes are covered

Meeting Point

Meet at the cacao farm entrance in Hopkins (Stann Creek District). Look for the farm sign near the main road; your host will greet you there to begin the tour.

Includes

  • Bottled water is provided so you stay refreshed during your activity in Hopkins, Stann Creek District.
  • All fees and taxes are included, giving you transparent pricing for bookings in the area.
  • An air-conditioned vehicle is provided for comfortable transport around the destination.

Other

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making it easier for you to navigate sites and Events here.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, so you and your group can enjoy the experience regardless of ability.

Customer Reviews

10/10
Based on 5 Reviews
dgrant920
• Aug 10, 2025 11:33:30 PM
Summary: Booked this tour via Julian tours. They picked us up at the hotel and we first visited the farm where the farmer introduced us to the cocoa trees and gave us a very education talk on the growing and health benefits of chocolate. From there we visited the factory where we were taught how chocolate is made in the very same place as Prince William and Kate. We then made and tasted some chocolate ourselves. Overall an excellent and enjoyable tour.
craigsK5551WV
• Jan 14, 2025 02:18:31 PM
Summary: Very enjoyable. As a chocoholic it was not only an educational experience but fun. The entire staff at the farm and shop were very friendly, entertaining, knowledgeable, and what more can you say about a tour you can recommend.
Greg_M
• Jul 17, 2024 11:38:52 AM
Summary: Very knowledgeable guides. Close to Hopkins. Well paced and very enjoyable. Tasting cacao beans to finished product was interesting.

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You’ll see cacao pods fresh off the tree with the seed still covered in sweet fleshy fruit, be guided through traditional chocolate-making including grinding cacao into a paste with a mortar and pestle, learn about the history and significance of cacao in Mayan culture, and taste the organic chocolate you helped create straight from the source.
Families can join the cacao farm tour and tasting; you’ll see cacao pods on the trees, take part in the chocolate-making process, and share the handmade organic chocolate - an engaging food-and-drink and family-friendly activity for multigenerational groups.
Yes - you’ll explore cacao pods fresh on the tree and participate in outdoor-based chocolate-making, combining nature-focused sightseeing with an educational tour and a food-and-drink tasting directly from the source.
Yes - the experience is a hands-on workshop where you grind cacao into a paste by hand, watch the traditional process from pod to paste, and set and taste the chocolate you made, making it ideal for anyone seeking interactive learning in a food-and-drink workshop.
During the visit you’ll learn about the cultural significance of cacao in Mayan culture, including its historical use as currency, gaining cultural context while observing the traditional methods of chocolate production used in the region.
Absolutely - the chocolate paste you create will be set in the fridge and you’ll be able to taste the organic, handmade chocolate you made straight from the farm.