IXCACAO Maya Belizean Chocolate

We loved coming here, it was very educational. The chocolate is divine the chocolate chicken was amazing.. Highly recommend the trip

Often on tours we just get facts told to us and eventually it gets old. But Henry was amazing, we got information but it was personal, stories that related to facts. As a tourist I was invested in the story and learning as we went. He was one of the best guides on our trip to Belize. I will not forget what I learned here.

How to describe our experience today at Ixcacao... in a word, incredible! I have traveled to Belize many times over the past decade and been fortunate to go on many excursions - our day at Ixcacao easily tops my list of must-do adventures. Henry is a proud yet humble host with a passion for his heritage. You will have an authentic, hands-on adventure that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for chocolate, Mayan culture, and this wonderful family business. Don't miss this opportunity, it's nothing short of life-changing. Thank you Henry and Abelina!

Absolutely amazing experience! Henry walked us through the cacao plantation and explained many details not only about cacao but also about the Maya culture, fruits, spices and much more and we even tried many of the fruits and spices they have in their garden. This was followed by a very delicious lunch, tasting of different chocolates and more information on the chocolate making process. Really can recommend a visit there. It is absolutely worth it :) Thanks a lot to Henry and the chocolate queen!

Wow!!! Amazing! Thank you to Juan and his beautiful family for an incredible experience today at the farm!

During our visit to Belize, we booked an excursion here for a chocolate tour/demonstration through Taste of Belize. We had an absolutely amazing time. Ixcacao provided an amazing lunch spread before letting us sample several kinds of chocolates. The chocolates were like nothing I had ever had before, so delicious! Henry explained the process for turning cacao beans into chocolate and we even got to help make some chocolate for our group. We left the gift shop with a bag full of goodies to take home with us. Highly recommend this place for both the experience and the delicious chocolate.

An unforgettable experience. One of the best things we did in the whole of Belize. Such a fascinating tour by incredibly knowledgeable and captivating people who clearly care a lot about not only the cacao and chocolate but also preserving Mayan culture...and our planet. Henry explained everything in a very clear and scientific way that just made you want to know more. Special mention for the delicious meal that we were served for lunch too. Again, one of the best meals we had during our whole time in Belize. Thank you, for everything.

We spent a leisurely afternoon at ixcacao, and we were so blown away by our experience! Lunch was delicious (and homestyle and hearty - and vegetarian friendly!). Every bit of chocolate we tried was wonderful, from the hot cacao beverage to the samples of their chocolate bars to our own handmade chocolate. We got to use a 1000+ year old tool to grind cacao by hand! Our tour guide Henry was kind and knowledgeable and eloquent. It was really a tour of the world of chocolate that engaged all senses, including my sense of history and community. Highly recommend!