Bean to Bar Chocolate Making Experience - by Lunático Experience

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Earliest Date Available: October 23, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group size
Max 12 guests
Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
Language
English, Spanish
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group size
Max 12 guests
Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
Language
English, Spanish

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 US$94.45  per guest
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Immerse yourself in the art of chocolate-making with a hands-on workshop that transforms cacao beans into delicious bars. Guided by passionate local chocolatiers, you'll learn the full bean-to-bar process in a relaxed atmosphere, starting from cracking and winnowing the beans to molding and decorating your creations. Taste various single-origin Colombian chocolates and enjoy a unique wine pairing session, showcasing the intricate flavors of your handcrafted chocolate. This engaging experience offers insight into cacao culture, allowing participants to explore and savor the richness of Colombian chocolate.
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Wine pairing (red and white wine)
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Chocolate tasting
During this hands-on Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Making Experience, travelers will learn how real chocolate is made from start to finish using authentic Colombian cacao. You’ll begin by discovering where cacao comes from, how it’s harvested, fermented, and dried at the farm, and why each step influences flavor. Then, guided by an expert chocolate maker, you will turn raw cacao beans into your very own chocolate bars. You’ll roast, crack, and winnow the cacao beans, grind them into cacao paste, refine the mixture, and learn the art of tempering to achieve the perfect shine and snap. After that, you'll pour the chocolate into molds and decorate your bars with different toppings. Throughout the workshop, you’ll also enjoy a guided tasting of single-origin Colombian chocolates with different cacao percentages, as well as a wine pairing session featuring both red and white wines to highlight flavor notes. At the end of the experience, you’ll leave with your handcrafted chocolate bars—made entirely by you from bean to bar.
Meeting Point

Lunático Experience, Avenida Pedregal, Provincia de Cartagena Bolívar, Colombia, CO, 130001

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Please meet at Lunático Experience, located on Avenida Pedregal in Getsemaní. You will easily recognize the location — we are right next to the large mural of the three Afro-Colombian women.
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This experience ends at the meeting point.

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Lindsey_BJuly 2026 • Viator
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So fun!

We had such a fun time making chocolate, and they were so great with our kiddos! The hosts were so kind!

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Response from ViatorAugust 03, 2026

We’re so happy your family had such a fun time making chocolate together! Knowing the kids felt comfortable and included means a lot to our team. Thank you for sharing such a sweet moment with us. Warmly, the Lunático Experience Team

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Luci_PApril 2026 • Viator
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Absolutely fantastic workshop!

We had such a fun and memorable afternoon making delicious chocolate. The experience was both engaging and educational, and the team was incredibly warm and welcoming—they truly made us feel right at home. Highly recommended!

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Response from ViatorMay 03, 2026

It means a lot to know that the afternoon stayed with you in such a special way. There’s something magical about working with chocolate, especially when it’s shared in good company. Our team loves creating that warm, at-home feeling while exploring flavors and techniques together. We’d be delighted to have you back for another sweet moment in Cartagena. — Team Lunático Experience

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657liranMarch 2026 • TripAdvisor
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I made a delicious chocolate

Simply spectacular!! A fun, delicious experience, I almost don't believe it, it's all flavor creation. The host loved his way of explaining from the origins, process and delight of the flavors.

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Response from ViatorMarch 31, 2026

Qué alegría leerte, gracias por compartirlo así. Nos encanta saber que conectaste con los sabores, la historia y cada momento de la experiencia. Esa forma de contar y cocinar es parte de lo que hace especial cada clase en Cartagena. Fue un placer tenerte con nosotros en Lunático Experience ✨

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742jaimedMarch 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Fun experience

A fun and enriching experience. Plus in the end you can take your chocolate tablet made by you.

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Response from ViatorMarch 31, 2026

Qué bonito saber que disfrutaste tanto la experiencia. Ese momento de crear tu propia tableta de chocolate siempre deja un recuerdo especial. Nos encanta que te llevaras algo hecho por ti, lleno de sabor e historia. Gracias por compartir este momento con nosotros en Lunático Experience ✨

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DelMar2710January 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Authentic and Educational Chocolate Experience

A delightful and well-guided experience. Learning the chocolate-making process from bean to bar was both interesting and engaging. The atmosphere is calm, the team is welcoming, and you can really feel the passion behind every explanation. Definitely a recommended experience to learn and enjoy something different.

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Response from ViatorFebruary 06, 2026

Thank you so much for sharing this 🤍 We’re really happy to know the bean to bar chocolate experience felt both engaging and enjoyable for you. Creating a calm, welcoming space where learning feels natural and passion can be shared is at the heart of what we do, so it’s wonderful to hear that came through in every step. Thank you for being part of the experience and for the recommendation. — The Lunático Experience team 🍫

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