Chocolate Antigua is a small chocolate factory and shop where visitors can learn about how artisanal chocolate is made. Reviews frequently mention demonstrations of the production process, tastings, hot chocolate, and the chance to see the work behind the finished products.
Visitors also praise the staff for being friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The shop offers a variety of chocolate products, and many reviewers feel the prices are reasonable compared with shops in central Antigua, although one more recent reviewer felt the products were expensive.
The experience appears to vary somewhat by day. One reviewer notes that live demonstrations are offered on weekday mornings, while weekend visits may rely more on a booklet explaining the process, and some tours are available in English. Overall, reviewers describe Chocolate Antigua as a worthwhile stop for people interested in chocolate-making, tasting local products, and buying directly from a small producer.
This one the highlight of my trip to Antigua! Loved the presentation on chocolate at this quaint little place. Plus their handmade wine bottles. It's free to go + free hot chocolate. The prices are much better here than in shops in Antigua. The staff super sweet and informative. Loved, loved, loved it!!
Nancy Hayssen
3 years ago
A great way to learn about chocolate making in Guatemala: you can see the free live demonstrations on weekdays from 8 to noon (no reservations needed). Weekend tours are based on the picture booklet only, but you still get to learn a lot and taste the chocolate beans. They also let you sample the chocolate flavors before buying them. The free tour comes with a small cup of hot chocolate. Beautiful place and friendly staff!
Cindy W
4 years ago
Great Chocolate! Helpful staff delicious bread with the different chocolate flavors clean place
Maria Cifuentes Marrero
1 year ago
Lovely place to visit, sort of a hidden gem. The lady gave us a tour of their little chocolate "factory" and we witnessed how every single step of the process to make delicious chocolate is done by hand, from roasting cocoa beans, cleaning them, crushing and grinding them, to pounding the powder in round patties. We were offered some hot chocolate to taste and it was delicious (chocolate with rice, a wonderful discovery). There is also a shop to buy all their products and they're much cheaper than in choco shops in Antigua and elsewhere.
Ana Nikolic
4 years ago
Chocolate Antigua is a small factory with a shop. We enjoyed stopping here to learn about how the chocolate is made and sampling different varieties of chocolate. The service was excellent and pleasant. The store is quant. The area is beautiful. Credit cards are accepted for purchases.