Your Travel Experience with Bamba
Comfortable Pick up from your lodgings with your companions and guide. Your chocolate adventure begins on the road; your guide will tell you stories from the city and historical sites.
Welcome to the World of Oaxacan Chocolate Arrival at Workshop Step into a warm, chocolate-scented workshop, where the rich aroma of cacao fills the air. Discover how centuries-old traditions have infused chocolate into the heart of Oaxacan and Mexican culture.
Dive into Chocolate’s Ancient Roots Historical Introduction (Approx. 15 minutes) Travel back in time as you learn about cacao’s global journey, its sacred place in pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica, and its lasting impact on local and international gastronomy.
From Bean to Bar: Make Your Own Chocolate Hands-On Chocolate Making Toast cacao beans over an open flame to release their intoxicating aroma. Crack open the beans, peel away the shells, and feel the silky cacao nibs—a tactile, sensory feast for all.
The Art of Grinding and Mixing Grinding and Mixing (Approx. 30 minutes) Grind your nibs using a traditional tool crafted by Oaxacan cacao experts. Blend in sugar, cinnamon, or your choice of spices, learning how each ingredient shapes the final flavor. Create and Mold Your Chocolate Molding (Approx. 20 minutes) Pour your custom chocolate blend into molds, crafting edible souvenirs you’ll be eager to taste and share.
Chocolate Tasting Adventure Tasting Session (While chocolate sets) Sample a curated selection of local and artisanal chocolates—creamy, dark, fruity, and spicy—expanding your flavor horizons. Authentic Hot Chocolate Preparation Hot Chocolate Making Whip up a cup of genuine Oaxacan hot chocolate, blending the perfect mix of chocolate and spices for a comforting, soul-warming finale.
A Flavorsome Oaxacan Meal Shared Meal Savor a traditional Oaxacan lunch, indulging in local cuisine that ties together your chocolate adventure. Farewell with Chocolate in Hand Pack up your handmade chocolates, brimming with pride and ready to bring a taste of Oaxaca home.
As our chocolate-filled adventure comes to a close, you’ll head back to the city center with the flavors of Oaxaca lingering on your palate and your own handmade chocolates in hand. You’ll leave not only with sweet souvenirs but with a newfound connection to the region’s rich and delicious heritage. We hope you depart inspired, satisfied, and brimming with memories of this unique cultural and culinary immersion!