Chocolate & Cacao Experiences, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
If you're looking for unique food and chocolate experiences in Puerto Viejo, Cacao Huasi brings together locally grown Caribbean cacao, hands-on learning, creative workshops, live music, and great food. Join a bean-to-bar chocolate class, explore chocolate pairings with rum, wine, or mezcal, enjoy a chocolate and watercolor experience, or simply settle in for Caribbean-inspired food and sunset views over the sea. Whether you're a chocolate lover, curious traveler, or local looking for something different, there's always something to discover at Cacao Huasi.
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Chocolate Class
Learn the full bean-to-bar process while making your own chocolate from roasted cacao beans.
Rum and Chocolate Pairing 5:30pm
Four aged rums, five chocolates and cacao tastings as Puerto Viejo moves into evening.
Wine and Chocolate Pairing 5pm
Three wines with tree-to-bar chocolate in a relaxed guided tasting overlooking the Caribbean.
Mezcal and Chocolate Pairing 4:30pm
Explore agave, smoke, fermentation and terroir alongside carefully paired chocolates.
Watercolor and Chocolate 4pm
Chocolate, painting and a relaxed creative afternoon overlooking the sea.
Caribbean Sunset from our Deck
Our afternoon pairings are timed for the changing Caribbean light. Stay afterwards for sunset, dinner, cocktails or live music on selected evenings.
Cacao Farm Tour
Visit a working cacao farm on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast and discover the journey from tropical cacao fruit to handmade chocolate, surrounded by jungle, history, and living cacao culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience with chocolate or cacao to join?
Not at all. Our experiences are designed for curious beginners, travelers, food lovers, and anyone interested in cacao, flavor, and creativity.
What kinds of experiences do you offer?
We offer hands-on chocolate classes, wine, mezcal and rum pairings, chocolate tastings, cacao farm tours, watercolor experiences, and other cacao-centered experiences in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica.
Are reservations required?
We strongly recommend reservations, especially during high season and for sunset experiences.
Where do the experiences take place?
All experiences take place at Cacao Huasi in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, unless otherwise noted.
Are the experiences beginner friendly?
Yes. No previous knowledge of chocolate, wine, art, or cacao is required.
Are the experiences suitable for couples?
Absolutely. Many guests join as couples, friends, families, or small groups looking for a unique Caribbean experience.
Do you offer private experiences?
Yes. Some experiences may be available as private bookings for couples, groups, celebrations, or retreats.
Is food available afterward?
Yes. Guests are welcome to stay and enjoy our oceanfront restaurant, cocktails, desserts, and cacao creations after their experience. Guests who take an experience with us also enjoy a 10% discount on our food menu for the day of the experience.
What makes Cacao Huasi different?
Cacao Huasi combines tree-to-bar chocolate, Caribbean atmosphere, creative culture, and local cacao knowledge into relaxed, human-centered experiences by the sea.