The 4 Dessert Tours on the Riviera Maya That Earn Their Price

1.Artisanal Mezcal and Fine Chocolate Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Taste five artisanal mezcals with award-winning Mexican chocolates, snacks, and expert guidance in an intimate Tulum patio setting.

“This was an absolutely fantastic experience. We learned so much about the Mexican culture, the care that it takes to make Mezcal and of course tasted some delicious Mezcal and chocolate (as promised). We highly recommend that experience for anyone who is fascinated by how Mezcal and Chocolate and deeply woven into the fabric of Mexican culture.”

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2.Chocolate & Honey Sanctuary Experience with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 34 reviews · 3 hours · from $59Best value

Make chocolate, learn about Maya honey, eat a honey-based lunch, and swim in a cenote at this relaxed Tulum sanctuary visit.

“We had a fantastic time. The hosts were incredibly kind and welcoming. We arrived after a long car journey on a very hot day and were allowed to relax on the hammocks in the shade before cooling down in the cenote. Meanwhile we were also treated to a homemade cold honey infused cocoa drink. Our lunch was chicken with chocolate sauce - a delicious culinary experience. During the actual tour we learned about the historical importance of chocolate in the pre-Hispanic period, which was very interesting and we’re shown how cocoa beans are ground. Eventually we were able to buy some lovely souvenirs in the little shop. All in all…”

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3.Artisanal Mezcal & Fine Chocolate Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $102

Taste five regional mezcals with Mexican chocolate and traditional snacks in a small Tulum tasting led by host Shamira.

“The most amazing experience! Must do if in tulum, please do not hesitate. So informative and delicious chocolate!”

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4.Chocolate & Honey Sanctuary Experience with Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $129

Taste Mayan cacao and honey, make chocolate, swim in a sacred cenote, and enjoy lunch near Coba on this Tulum-area tour.

“First thing to know is that this is not in Tulúm, it is in Cobá which is about 45 minutes inland from Tulum. The description says you will make soap and or a candle- this never happened. We did get to taste cocoa beans and we all got to practice crushing them the way they used to do it. We did have a very small taste of a few different flavors of chocolate. Our guide was very knowledgeable and told us lots about how the people used to live in the ruins. They also did a blessing before we entered what used to be the house( now just a couple…”

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