The 12 Dessert Tours in Mexico That Earn Their Price

1.Finca 18 Puerto Vallarta Tequila Tour + Chocolate Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Review of Finca 18 near Puerto Vallarta, with an agave distillery tour, five-plus tastings, Mexican chocolate, snacks, and practical tips.

“We had an awesome time on this tour and would highly recommend it as a must do for anyone visiting Puerto Vallarta and interested in a non touristy authentic feel experience. The entire day ran very smoothly and although we were a little unsure about the travel distance from our hotel, it was actually super easy by taking an Uber to the airport and meeting the pre-arranged transfer. The driver was easy to find and we left right away. The drive to Finca was really nice to get away from the busy centre of town and see the real Mexico as we passed small villages and cantinas. Upon arriving at…”

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2.Bean to Bar Chocolate Workshop in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

Make custom chocolate in Puerto Vallarta while learning cacao’s Mexican history through tastings, hands-on work, and a museum tour.

“Interesting. Lots of good information about chocolate history and making chocolate. Great fun for the family.”

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3.Chocolate & Margarita Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Make Mayan chocolate and a chocolate margarita in Cozumel while learning about cacao, tequila, and local food traditions.

“The tour was very professional and informative! The history was very exciting. Making the chocolate ourselves was extremely interesting.”

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4.Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $81

Review of the Mérida to Uxmal, Kabah, and Choco Story tour, with costs, timing, meals, guides, walking demands, and practical tips.

“The tour was great. Even though we were under the sun most of the time, Michelle had been incredibly helpful and informative, telling us the history of the Mayan people.”

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5.Chocolate Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Make Mayan-style chocolate in Cozumel, grind cacao by hand, sample specialty bars, and take home your own creation in 90 minutes.

“It was a fun experience. Our guide was lovely and shared some Mayan history with us before we made some chocolate from scratch. Manage your expectations and you will enjoy it”

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6.MUCHO Museum of Chocolate Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 91 reviews · 1 day · from $4Best value

Explore Mexico City’s MUCHO Chocolate Museum, learn about Mexican cacao, enjoy sensory displays, and shop artisan treats for $4.67.

“La visita guiada gratuita es lo mejor. Te explican y tienen interacción contigo. Ame la visita.”

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7.Chocolate Seaside Workshop & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Make chocolate the Mayan way at Stingray Beach in Cozumel, then pair Mexican chocolate with wine in a small, air-conditioned workshop.

“We learned so much! Wendy was wonderful, taught with clarity and humour. The whole experience was wonderful, start to finish!”

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8.Uxmal and Kabah Ruins Tour with Chocolate History

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $104

Review of the Uxmal and Kabah tour from Merida, with Mayan ruins, chocolate tasting, ceremony, lunch, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Best of the best. Really a magical day. Our guide Mauricio and driver Pablo were exemplary. Mauricio was one of the best bilingual guides we have encountered so far. He has a great sense of humor and he cares deeply about the Mayan history and culture.”

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9.San Miguel de Allende: Chocolate Tasting and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $55

Taste five Mexican chocolates while walking San Miguel de Allende’s colonial streets on a small-group tour with local history and food.

“Sam was a fantastic guide!!! He was personable and his knowledge of Mexican history added so much to the experience!! The tastings were delicious and gave a wonderful overview of the history and culture of chocolate. This tour is highly recommended!!!”

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10.Private Tour Uxmal Ruins and Chocolate Museum plus Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $360

Review of a private Uxmal tour from Mérida with Mayan chocolate, Yucatecan lunch, a cenote swim, and practical planning tips.

“What an amazing experience! Our tour guide Bianca and the driver Jose were wonderful people who took great care of us. They arrived promptly at pickup time and had plenty of snacks and water for the trip. Our first stop was the chocolate museum which our kids loved! Bianca has a wealth of information and so much passion for her job. She explained everything to us and was so nice to our children! We then drove to UXMAL and she gave a great tour!! Her knowledge of the symbolism and meaning of the ancient Mayan civilization is astounding. We then had a great traditional Yucatán lunch. The last stop at…”

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11.Chocolate Workshop at The Mayan Cacao Company

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $40

Make chocolate the Mayan way in Cozumel with a 90-minute workshop, hands-on metate grinding, 13 tastings, and your own candy bar.

“Eduardo was excellent and nice. Je explained the process so well. The tour was excellent and I'll definitely be back. My little one was able to do this and felt the chocolate she made was so good. I highly recommend it. The experience is worth it especially if you have kids. Try the chocolate smoothie.”

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12.Bean to Bar Chocolate Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 2 hours · from $62

Make chocolate in Puerto Vallarta with a museum tour, cacao roasting, three traditional drinks, and handmade treats to take home.

“It was amazing. Rodrigo was a pleasure to deal with and his enthusiasm was contagious. all ages in our group enjoyed.”

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