Chocolate Master Class & Taino Concept Store
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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take a break from the heat in Punta Cana by opting for a chocolate-making class. Discover the process of how chocolate is made, from bean to bar, as your instructor teaches you to make cacao balls from grounded beans and chocolate barks from liquid chocolate. Get expert tips to improve your skills, and contests during the class will keep you entertained.
- Learn about the history of cacao from your instructor
- Try an off-the-beaten-path activity in Punta Cana
- No need to rent specialty equipment, everything you need is provided
- Convenient hotel pickup is included for easy access from Punta Cana’s Bavaro area
Sample Menu
Dessert
Cacao Balls
You will make cacao balls, from roasted and grounded cacao beans.
Dessert
Chocolate Barks
We will make chocolate barks from liquid chocolate.
What's Included
- Round trip, Master Chocolate Classes History of the Cacao, Entertainment & Contest, 2 Softs drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Pick up only in the Bavaro Punta Cana area, does not include the Uvero area, for requests from this area there will be an increase Please contact us to coordinate you pick up time.
Operating hours.1:00 pm
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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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
Eulaysha_H
This experience was one of the highlights of my trip. An overall amazing day. They picked us up from our resort and we thought we’d be there for the hour of the class and ended up staying for the whole afternoon. We did a rum tasting experience as well which was a nice break from the watered down drinks at the resort. The staff were so friendly and recommended Doña Pula to eat where the locals eat. It didn’t disappoint! I 1000% recommend this if these kinds of experiences are up your alley. They’re very knowledgeable about all of the experiences they offer. And we had such a fun time. We even met new friends.
Reviews
4.8
based on 50 reviews
Ben_H, Mar 2026
We were unable to attend because our flight was delayed. They refunded our money immediately no questions asked. Gracious, responsive and respectful.
Martine_S, Feb 2026
Nice store, prices don't always make sense though. You're given time before and after the workshop to shop around.
The workshop itself, given in my case by Rudy, is fun and engaging, as well as delicious. You go home with some great chocolate and learn quite a bit about the origin, history ánd making of chocolate.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the chocolate workshop with Rudy and that you found it both fun and informative. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon for another delicious experience.
Eulaysha_H, Jan 2026
This experience was one of the highlights of my trip. An overall amazing day. They picked us up from our resort and we thought we’d be there for the hour of the class and ended up staying for the whole afternoon. We did a rum tasting experience as well which was a nice break from the watered down drinks at the resort. The staff were so friendly and recommended Doña Pula to eat where the locals eat. It didn’t disappoint! I 1000% recommend this if these kinds of experiences are up your alley. They’re very knowledgeable about all of the experiences they offer. And we had such a fun time. We even met new friends.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re truly honored to know this experience was one of the highlights of your trip and that you enjoyed spending the entire afternoon with us.
KIM_P, Jan 2026
Very fun experience. Highly recommend for all ages Good amount of chocolate you make to take home. A+
Alana_R, Dec 2025
My friends and I really enjoyed the class. You could tell the instructor, Rudy, really enjoyed leading the session. We learned about the process of making chocolate, got to taste different chocolates and learn the differences between the % of chocolate, and finally, made a chocolate bar plus chocolate bomb (for hot chocolate). The store was beautiful and had a bunch of stuff to buy (from rums to chocolates to teas to other gifts). Would highly recommend this class.
Sergio_M, Nov 2025
We had a great time at this chocolate making class. The staff was great, and the atmosphere was very detailed.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again in the future!
Bob_K, Oct 2025
Our class had 5 people in it (our group of 3 and another couple). Ages ranged from 15 to just over 50. Everyone in our group of 3 were very happy with the class and all said that we would recommend it in a heartbeat. I'm also very confident that the other couple enjoyed themselves and would recommend this, although I didn't specifically ask them.
The class was a brief history of chocolate followed by a more in depth hands on that included making chocolate bars and chocolate balls for hot chocolate. Instructor was very knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to understand. He was also able to help with questions about local coffee when we were shopping in the associated store. We were very pleased.
The store was clean and well stocked. Prices were generally much better than the the resort, although a few items were the same price. Much bigger variety of items than we has at the resort, and items generally seemed to be much higher quality. The staff was friendly and helpful. One person (store owner would be my guess) also checked up on us to make sure transportation had been smooth and we were well taken care of. While I'm sure it was a good business practice, I'm convinced he genuinely cared that we were happy. For reference my wife says tend to be fairly cynical (I prefer the term "realistic") so that's about as high of praise as I can give LOL.
Transportation to and from the class were in clean, air conditioned vehicles with good drivers. If I would have paid attention to who they drove for I would not hesitate to recommend them as well, but this was not my first event of the day and I admit I was a bit exhausted and didn't take the time to look.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We are glad to hear that you and your group truly enjoyed the chocolate class and that guests of all ages had a great time. It’s wonderful to know that the instructor’s knowledge, friendliness, and clear explanations helped make the experience memorable, both during the workshop and while assisting with your questions in the store.
We’re also very pleased that you found our shop clean, well-stocked, and offering better variety and quality than the resort. Our team always strives to provide excellent service, so your comments about their genuine care mean a lot to us.
It’s great to hear that your transportation was smooth and comfortable as well. We appreciate your trust and your kind words—they truly motivate us. We would be thrilled to welcome you back whenever you return to the Dominican Republic!
CarmeloJ_Q, Aug 2025
The experience was something unique and different. Experiencing the local chocolate masters explain and show us how it works was something special. We enjoyed it very much.
Krystal_C, Aug 2025
We had such a great experience! Not only did we learn all about chocolate, but we also got to create our own chocolate bars and chocolate balls. The chocolate balls were perfect for adding to my protein shakes when I got home, and the bars made the best snack for my 4-hour ride back to New York.
Our instructor (Saturday, August 9th) was amazing—fluent in English, Spanish, and French, full of energy, and such a joy to learn from (sorry I forgot your name, my dear!). You’ll be in for a treat!
The shop itself is beautiful and the perfect place to stock up on souvenirs. This experience will definitely leave a good taste in your mouth!
June_F, May 2025
Interesting topic and informative. Interactive, like chocolate work. Just one phrase about Olmec wish it were more. Cacao purchases at the end are great. Wish I could buy their cacao products online. But I did leave with my own hand made chocolate candy bar.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We're glad you found the topic engaging and enjoyed the interactive elements, especially the chocolate-making experience. We appreciate your interest in the Olmec history—it's such a rich story, and we’ll definitely look at expanding that part. We're also happy to hear you loved the handmade chocolate bar! We’re working on making our cacao products available online, so stay tuned!
Jhovan_D, Mar 2025
Very informative and interactive. The host had a great sense of humor and made the masterclass a great experience. The venue was very classy with very nice products for purchase.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! . A great sense of humor always makes learning more fun! Glad you liked the classy venue and the selection of products as well. Hope to see you again soon!
Klemen_S, Oct 2024
The chef was very charming, spoke english well and the workshop was quite fun. We got to keep the chocolates we made. Shop also offered many other local products. Overall, good experience.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you had fun with the workshop and enjoyed the chocolates you made. It’s great to hear the chef made the experience even better. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon
Karissa_K, Aug 2024
Overall great experience! Fun family friendly I really enjoyed this! Best part of our trip. Friendly helpful staff great hospitality!
Michael_C, Aug 2024
The knowing of how chocolate is made and where it comes from and making our own chocolate bars was👍
Natalia_O, Jul 2024
I loved this class! It was entertaining, delicious and informative. Loved the store and the staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! It's great to know that you enjoyed the delicious food and had a positive experience with our friendly and knowledgeable staff. We're also glad you liked the store. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Nicole_m, Jun 2024
Honestly my son and I enjoyed it but I didn’t think there was enough.
First we got picked up at 130 and I thought that it was supposed to start at 130 (apparently times are approximate) so we got there late because the guide already had started and they ended up having to repeat for us when we got there.
So anyways the place you do the class in is absolutely beautiful we made the cacao balls and bark. Which was fun and messy and delicious.
I have a picture at 2:13 pm the start and we were done with it all by 2:32 based off the picture I took of the chocolate in it’s mold… so about 20 min. Then the bark takes 20 min to set and you go shop which we did and then We came back and packaged up the chocolate and left.
We spent more time waiting for the bus to take us back than we spent on making chocolate
There was no “surprise contest” or “entertainment” that they list in the description and your one soft drink was water.
Staff was friendly and the gift shop was cool and worth looking around. Like I said I wish we would have gotten to make more, maybe white chocolate and/or milk chocolate.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
We apologize for any confusion regarding the start time and the overall duration of the class. We strive to make our sessions as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible, and we’re sorry to hear that the experience felt too brief for you. We appreciate your suggestion about offering the opportunity to make more types of chocolate, such as white or milk chocolate, and will take this into consideration for future improvements.
Regarding the “surprise contest” and “entertainment” mentioned in the description, we regret any miscommunication and will review the accuracy of our promotional materials.
Thank you for visiting our gift shop and for your honest review. Your feedback is valuable to us as we work to enhance our offerings. We hope to see you again and provide an even better experience next time.
Rachel_M, Jun 2024
Our kids, 3 and 5 years old, loved this activity as much as we did! They were included and we were all so well cared for. The chocolate is absolutely delicious and we will treasure these memories forever!
Shani_C, Jun 2024
Excellent experience! Fun way to get your hands dirty with the added bonus of taking your treats home! Also a great activity that doesn’t take up your whole day.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for your review! we appreciated the bonus of taking your treats home. We strive to offer activities that are fun and convenient, so we're glad it fit perfectly into your day. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
emmamarshall0403, May 2024
Very friendly staff, fun experience amd very informative, would recommend. Transfer was early and faultless.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. Our team strives to provide friendly service and a fun, informative experience, so it's great to know we succeeded. We're also glad to hear that the transfer was punctual and flawless.
We hope to see you again soon and thank you for recommending us!
Best regards,
Jennifer_E, Apr 2024
Our teacher was amazing! He was kind, knowledgeable, fun and made the whole experience thst much better. It was clean, well organized, and wr got lots of chocolate plus learned during the whole process. A must do in Punta Cana.
Nathalie_S, Feb 2024
It was very informative and my hubby and I really enjoyed the class. It doesn’t hurt that you leave with what you created which is nice.
If you want a short activity but interesting one, I recommend it.
Brittany_A, Feb 2024
this was my second time taking a class. My first class was around Christmas and we prepared fish. The chocolate experience was nice. We made chocolate balls that were able to use for hot chocolate and we were able to make chocolate candy. I enjoyed my time and the class was fun.
TRACY_C, Feb 2024
The class was something different for an excursion. Was really hard to hear the guy talking. The guy talked way to much and didn't concentrate on all the couples. Two couples had to have the chocolate reheated to be able to make the chocolate bars. The class lists for an hour but we were there several. They have a mini market on site so plan to do a bit of shopping before or after the class.
Johanna_S, Dec 2023
The taste of the cacao nibs and the taste of chocolate! Unique and very strong. Memorable and great fellings!
Catherine_H, Dec 2023
I had a wonderful time!! Rudy is the best teacher and a great chef!! I learned so much about the process of making Chocolate and how to properly work with it to form my own candy bar and hit chocolate bomb!! Rudy is so kind and patient! Thank you Rudy for a great experience! Try the Chocolate wine!!! It is so good!!!
Sharita_W, Nov 2023
We loved learning about the chocolate making process and my kids really enjoyed being hands on with the chocolate making!
Shehryar_S, Nov 2023
This was one of our favorite experiences on this trip! The class is intimate (we had 8 people in our class), fun, and informative. You make cacao balls for hot chocolate and 8 chocolate bars to keep, and learn how to temper chocolate to make them. Highly recommend!!
Darleen_G, Oct 2023
We were a group of 3 sisters in our 50’s. We truly loved this experience! The chocolate we made together is delicious. We had gone through a class about chocolate on Kauai last year, but this was our first time to actually make chocolate. It was a little challenging and used a good amount of upper body strength to crush the cacao beans and then manually grind them. Then tempering the chocolate required more use of the upper body, but we managed to get it all done. It was really rewarding to make the raw chocolate balls that will become hot cocoa; and to pour the chocolate into molds and then pop out the delectable chocolate bars. Felt a bit like Lucy Ricardo in the chef’s hat, but in a fun way. This was one of, if not the most favorite activity we did while in the DR.
Rebrown2010, Jul 2023
We had a great time! Felix taught us about the history of chocolate first with some opportunities to taste then we went to the back kitchen to make chocolate bars and candies. Overall enjoyed ourselves! The gift shop is nice as well
Diana_V, Jul 2023
This was absolutely fantastic!!! It was myself, husband and two kids (9 and 11). We also had another couple in our group. Picked up right from the hotel in an air conditioned bus and driven the 20 minutes or so to Taino. They picked us up at 2pm for a 3:30 tour which seemed really early but that's literally my only complaint.
As soon as we got there Wendell gave us a little presentation of cacao and then we sampled different chocolate (white, milk, 60%, 70%, 85%, 100%). That was really interesting - the 100% is very bitter (no sugar!). They offered us some hot chocolate too. (Which is funny considering it was 100° outside).
Then we walked around the shop for awhile until our time started. It is a great shop with souvenirs, chocolates, alcohol, art, and a lot representing the indigenous people. Well priced too which was nice to see. And they were NOT pushy at all. The store was a little warm but we were able to handle it.
Then Anthony came and got us for the actual chocolate making. He was the best!!! (And so was the second Anthony in there who helped us too). Extremely attentive to the kids but made sure everyone felt included. There were 4 stations to make chocolate so we split into groups of 2 and used 3 of the stations. Lots of steps involved and he walked us through them all and it was so much fun. In the end each station took home 2 large platters of chocolate with different toppings. We learned all about the process (getting the beans, instruments needed, right temperatures, etc) and had fun. The actual class was from 3:30-4:45.
Then we walked around the store for another 20 minutes while the chocolate hardened and then were driven back to the hotel. We got back to the hotel around 5:45.
I think the description said the class was an hour but from pick up (a little after 2pm) to drop off (545pm) it was more like 3.5 hours. So plan accordingly.
I really wish they offered this more than just Saturdays because so many people would love this. Minimal driving and perfect for kids or those who don't want high adrenaline activities.
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