Chaqchao Chocolate Making Workshop
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Arequipa, Peru
- 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn to make chocolate from bean to bar during this private workshop in Arequipa. Your host first tells you about the history of chocolate-making in the area which stretches back to the Aztec kings. Then, get your hands dirty as you learn to roast, grind, and process your cocoa beans to create your own chocolate bar as well as a traditional chocolate drink.
- Taste a traditional chocolate Mexican drink—cacahuatil
- Create your own chocolate bar with local ingredients
- Enjoy a tasting of gourmet chocolates
- A private workshop means a personalized experience
Sample Menu
Starter
Chocolate tasting
You will try up to 5 different chocolates
Starter
Cacahuatl
You will get to make an ancient chocolate drink like the mexicans used to make
What's Included
- Chocolate making machines
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Santa Catalina 204, Cercado De Arequipa 04001, Peru
Our Chocolate Factory is located just one block from the famous Santa Catalina Monastery and a block and a half from the main plaza.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 10/25/2019 - 04/08/2027
Monday - Sunday : 11:00 AM - 2:45 PM
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Nathalie_D
Such a fun informational experience the teacher was very enthusiastic. It was just a one on one class and he still made it fun for me. The chocolate was delicious and I learned A lot about Peruvian, chocolate sourcing
Reviews
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based on 105 reviews
Nathalie_D, Jan 2026
Such a fun informational experience the teacher was very enthusiastic. It was just a one on one class and he still made it fun for me. The chocolate was delicious and I learned A lot about Peruvian, chocolate sourcing
Rai_Z, Sep 2025
Andreas was a brilliant host with tons of energy and enthusiasm, which made this class fun and engaging. Such a bargain for what’s on offer - we learned a lot, ate a lot and laughed a lot! 10/10
Malene_F, Jul 2025
On our last day in Arequipa, we had the pleasure of joining the Chaqchao Chocolate Making Workshop. We grinded chocolate beans, tasted the ceremonial chocolate té the Inka drank, participated in the making of chocolate and ended up making our own chocolates to take home.
Our teacher (sorry, forgot the name) was super entertaining and really lifted the whole thing to another level. We had so much fun!
We went with our teenage daughter who also had a blast.
Jennifer_W, Jul 2025
We did this workshop as a family and it was so much fun!! Our instructor Andreas was very informative and fun, and his English is superb! We learned the entire chocolate making process from grinding the beans, and even got to temper and make our own chocolates to take home. Andreas has a wonderful sense of humor and made this experience come alive!!
Radha_G, Jul 2025
I knew it would be fun, but was surprised to find it so informative. Andres was excellent. With his energy, his patience, and his teachings.
We not only learnt about the real and fake chocolates, learnt to identify them by taste testing healthy, friendly competition, but also learnt to make a real good one from bean to consumption.
We left with a bag of chocolates we made ourselves, full bellies and a happy heart.
Raquel_M, Jun 2025
This is so fun and delicious! The guides were so fun and knowledgeable. I would recommend to any Chocolate lover
Chris_Y, Jun 2025
Amazing experience and must do. Great for family and also solo trips. Get ready for a full class on Chocolate.
Teresa_D, Jan 2025
It was so fun! Joshua was very informative and patient. It was a delicious experience. We would definitely recommend it.
Lily_R, Sep 2024
Andres was a great host and instructor! The class was very hands-on, very fun, and we learned a lot!
Cristian_I, Jul 2024
Really recommend this workshop. Found out a lot of things about cocoa and chocolate. Furthermore each of us got the chance to work on his chocolate and experience the process.
Andres, our professor was very nice and speaks good English. We were at no moment in a hurry and everybody got to do each step.
Rebecca_H, Jun 2024
This workshop was so much fun!! Andres was funny and super informative! We leaned so much bout chocolate. The tastings were fun and of course making our own bonbons was the highlight! Would recommend 1000%!!
Sarah_H, May 2024
This was a fabulous experience!! We spent a lovely morning with Andres learning all about the history and making of chocolate and feel so much more educated and knowledgeable, and we love chocolate even more now! We 10/10 recommend !
Meghomita_D, May 2024
Andres was so informative and fun. The whole workshop was very well-structured and covered all the topics from beans to bonbons.
Claudia_H, May 2024
Was just a fun few hours with some great people. Had an excellent teacher who made it fun. Learned a lot about real chocolate and actually made our own. Great time!
Itziar_D, Apr 2024
This was such an amazing experience. We were super lucky and it was only the two of us so we had our very own workshop. Andrés was great, so knowledgeable, engaging and friendly. He made the workshop fun and super interesting. We learnt so much and genuinely just had a great time. Plus got to take home chocolates! The tasting was awesome and making the chocolate drink from scratch was fab. 100% recommended!
Agata_K, Mar 2024
So fun! We enjoyed the workshop very much - one of the highlights of our visit to Arequipa 🌟 big recommendation
Kaitlin_M, Jan 2024
We learned so much about chocolate and loved this experience. Well worth the time and money! We would definitely recommend it.
Ethan_R, Dec 2023
This was amazing! There were so many components to it and never a dull moment. Can't recommend it enough.
Gabi_H, Nov 2023
It was a last minute reservation and toke my teen niece. She really enjoyed the chocolate making. & the information provided was great. We learned so much and had a good time.
Our chocolateier was very friendly, energetic and seemed like he enjoyed what he did.
Daniele_V, Sep 2023
Great experience - interesting, educational and tasty. Leant lots and had lots of fun. Fantastic engaging host.
David_Y, Nov 2022
Amazing experience. Andres is an excellent teacher. It was very fun and informative and we are lots of chocolate and got to take some home with us. Highly recommend!
Carra_F, Aug 2022
I forget the guides name, but he was our bartender for dinner at the restaurant. It was really fun. The guide takes you through each process of chocolate making. Starting from seeing and holding a real chocolate pod, then handling chocolate beans and prepping them to be roasted and then mashing it in a mortar to make it a creamy chocolate and eventually you’ll go back downstairs to make your own chocolate with toppings and then trying different chocolates to see if they’re real or fake and how much cocoa is in each. It was really fun and I highly recommend it.
Lars_W, Jun 2022
There was a great inthusiastic energy. The content was according to the Website and really high quality. Explanations were in perfect english.
Would highly recommend
JeremyK, May 2022
Great experience learning all about chocolate. Highly recommend this experience for a half day in Arequipa. The chocolates were delicious too.
Raquel_B, Dec 2025
The best experience on our trip to Arequipa. The workshop was super didactic and enjoyable. 100% recommended
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Rebecca_S, Sep 2025
Complete experience, Andreas explained all the processing of chocolate from the cocoa harvest to the preparation of chocolates
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florian_l, Jul 2025
An absolutely worthwhile experience! The course was very personal as I was the only participant. I learned a lot about the history of cocoa, got to make chocolate myself and the atmosphere was warm and professional. Perfect for those who feel like enjoying and culture. I would do it again anytime and can recommend it to anyone visiting Arequipa!
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