The Colombian Cacao Experience in Medellin
Introduction and Cacao History
The Colombian Cacao Experience is a hands-on chocolate-making workshop in the Laureles neighbourhood of Medellin. You roast cacao over fire, grind it with a traditional molino, and craft your own chocolate bar from bean to bar, guided by locals. It is rated 5.0 on Tripadvisor and ranked number 1 in Classes and Workshops in Medellin. We begin with a short and warm talk about the history of cacao, from its place in indigenous rituals to its role in Colombia today. You learn how cacao grows, why Colombian cacao is special, and how it connects to our culture and our land.
Roasting the Beans
Peeling & Grinding by Hand
After roasting, you peel the cacao beans by hand. It is a calm, mindful step that connects you directly to the process. Then you grind the beans with a traditional molino into a rich, smooth paste, exactly how it has been done in Colombia for generations. This is the heart of making chocolate from bean to bar.
Making Your Own Chocolate Bar
Tasting & Cacao Conversation
We finish with a cacao cocktail. While we sip together, the conversation turns to modern cacao farming, sustainability, and the lives of Colombian cacao growers. It is a relaxed moment to ask anything, share your impressions, and simply connect. Throughout the workshop you also taste four to five cacao-based drinks and bites. It is one of the warmest and most hands-on things to do in Medellin, and it works just as well for couples, families and solo travellers.
Choose your Experience time
Morning Session - 9:00am
3.5 hours. Start your day discovering the art of Colombian cacao. A hands-on, cultural, and delicious chocolate experience. 50 USD per person
Afternoon Session - 2:00pm
3.5 hours. A fun and interactive way to spend your afternoon, learning and making your own chocolate bar. 50 USD per person.
Rum & Cacao Tasting - 6:00pm
2 hours. A pairing experience where fine Colombian cacao meets 10 Colombian rums. Perfect for a unique night out. 55 USD per person.
Rum & Cacao Tasting - 8:30pm
2 hours. A pairing experience where fine Colombian cacao meets 10 Colombian rums. Perfect for a unique night out. 55 USD per person.
Frequently asked questions
The Colombian Cacao Experience is a hands-on chocolate-making workshop in the Laureles neighbourhood of Medellin. Guided by locals, you roast cacao over fire, grind it on a traditional molino, and craft your own chocolate bar from bean to bar. It is rated 5.0 on Tripadvisor and ranked number 1 in Classes and Workshops in Medellin.
The chocolate experience takes about 3.5 hours. There are two daily sessions, one at 9:00 AM and one at 2:00 PM. The Rum and Chocolate experience in the evening takes about 2 hours and starts at 6:00 PM or 8:30 PM.
The chocolate experience costs 50 USD per person. The evening Rum and Chocolate experience costs 55 USD per person. Both prices include all materials, the tastings, and the chocolate bar you make and take home. Booking directly through the website gives you the best price.
The experience takes place at CRA 80B #35A-28 in Laureles, Medellin, one of the city’s calmest and most walkable neighbourhoods. It is easy to reach by taxi or a short ride from El Poblado and the city centre.
Yes. The experience works well for couples, families with children, and solo travellers. It is a relaxed, hands-on activity, and the guides switch easily between English and Spanish so everyone can take part.
Yes, booking in advance is recommended, because group sizes are kept small. You can book directly through this website, which is also the best price. For last-minute spots or group bookings you can reach us by WhatsApp at +57 312 2737344.
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