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Why Belize Should Be On Every Culinary Enthusiast’s Radar
"The Belize Chocolate Company earning awards for milk chocolate made with organic and fair-trade cacao beans from small family farms in the Toledo district."
malika L.
Google
Amazing tour, on the abundant farm. Where we were met by a sweet family, who has been farming for generations. Lots of treats and a good lunch and we feel way more knowledge about Belize and their traditions with cacao . would definitely recommend visiting
Alexis D.
Google
Very informative and interactive. Henry was awesome! Great food for lunch and so welcoming! I only wish we could've seen the big farm but it is at another location.
Nick S.
Google
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.
Julie
Google
What a wonderful experience! I highly recommend taking the farm tour. It's not just looking at cacao trees. They have a self-sustaining multicultural farm site. Definitely bring a bag because you're able to harvest and take home limes and mangoes and ginger and turmeric and morenga and green curry and several other fruits I can't even remember the names. This farm has been in the same family for generations. They are committed to sustainable practices. Definitely stay for the lunch. The cacao chicken is out of this world! This is definitely a must see.
Lacey W.
Google
We loved coming here, it was very educational. The chocolate is divine the chocolate chicken was amazing..
Highly recommend the trip
Ces R.
Google
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!
Lavinia J.
Google
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!
Deana A.
Google
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.