Creative, interesting and tasty - this sweet spot has something for everyone. The tasting chocolate…read morewas very tasty! The Mayan chocolate was so unique- the flavor was one of a kind. We had some cake but the chocolate was the winner.

Probably the best mocha frappe I have had. Maybe it was the great air conditioned escape from the…read moreafternoon heat combined with the tasty and not so sweet mocha frappe. Definitely try on your after walk through 5th avenue.

I accidentely found KaoKao on a web site and it looked interesting, after all, it is chocolate. I…read moresigned us up for the two hour "tour" and Chocolate making. The shop is located in a neighborhood and not a tourist area in a small storefront. Nancy led our experience and gave us an interesting talk on chocolate and its history. It was really interesting. We then actually ground some "nibs" and made our own chocolate for hot chocolate. It was a lit of fun and we ended up taking our little medallion of chocolate home with us to try on some winter evening. Nancy also gave us samples of different types of flavored chocolate. They were just small pieces but by the time we were finished I think we had about 20 different chocolates. The tour is inexpensive and a lot of fun. As an added comment, we were on a cruise and the cab fare was about the same as a ride into the tourist area. This is not in a tourist area so you'll see where people actually live. Nancy will call a cab for you for the trip back to the ship or to the tourist area. Again, this was a lot of fun.

Every time I go to Cozumel I like to buy their chocolates. I did not do any research prior and…read moredidn't know where to go. We asked our driver to take us to best chocolate shop in town and he took us to Kaokao. We were really please. We were greeted by the nicest ladies who walked us inside the shop. They also gave tours here but we were there strictly just to purchase. The lady behind the counter did offer us some samples. I had a lot of questions and the nice staff was able to answer all of them. She also knew all the ingredients in them and helped me choose what was best for me. I ended up getting some dark chocolate, milk chocolate, coffee espresso beans, and some other goodies. The shop was really cute and they had all things chocolate and more. They even had toys and souvenirs. But their star are their chocolates which are high-quality and made from the finest ingredients. They even had interesting chocolate flavor combinations. The shop should also be clean, well-maintained, and air conditioned. Pricing was also reasonable. I highly recommend if you are in Cozumel and want to stop in a good chocolate shop.

This place has delicious and authentic Mexican chocolate. Perfect gift to bring back from your…read morevacation.

From the owner: Madreselva es una chocolatería fina donde puedes encontrar deliciosos bombones, barras, toffee,…read moretrufas, café, regalos y muchas cosas más perfectos para toda ocasión. Te invitamos a degustar nuestros productos únicos y deliciosos típicos de nuestro México.

Informative Tour and Free Samples of Authentic Mayan Chocolate - A Gem in Valladolid!…read more I was wandering around Valladolid on the afternoon of November 15th and stumbled upon this small chocolate museum located along the charming and quiet diagonal street known as Calzada de los Frailes on the way towards the Convent de San Bernardino de Siena. I stepped inside and was greeted by a very friendly and welcoming woman. There was already a group of people inside who were just about to go on a tour, so I joined them. The female guide who gave the tour told us all about the history and origins of chocolate, how the Mayans used it and its importance to them, and how it has changed over the years. She showed us various artifacts and photos in the small museum and explained the meaning of them and the process of turning the cacao bean into chocolate. The guide was knowledgeable, captivating, and entertaining. She also spoke at least three languages (English, Spanish, French and probably more) fluently and gave her spiels in all three as we had group members from Mexico, France and Canada. At the end of the tour, we got to sample a variety of authentic Mayan chocolates in different flavours, from honey to pure cacao to mint to vanilla to cinnamon to spicy to milk and more. They were all so unique and delicious! After the tasting, you are invited to look around the small store with a variety of chocolate products. You could purchase small boxes of the authentic Mayan chocolate in all flavours for 85 pesos, and they also sold chocolate shampoo, hair conditioner, body lotion and other things. In addition, the tour and tasting was completely free! The tour lasted about 20-30 minutes. I ended up buying a box of chocolates (they make great gifts for family and friends) because I really wanted to support this place. The tour was super informative. I learned a lot and I also really enjoyed the chocolate tasting at the end! There is also a small restaurant/café attached to the factory where you can purchase cacao-based drinks and treats. I definitely plan to check this place out next time I am in Valladolid! This place is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended!

What a special place to check out. Sebastian gave us an informative tour that included a tasting at…read morethe very end. The aroma of chocolate made this the perfect attraction. We ended our visit at the cafe next door for some delicious chocolate beverages, made by Ariana, that I'm still smiling about.

Amazing place for coffee. There are a few locations and I think I went to all of them…read more Coffee is delicious. They do have cakes and pastries. I loved their coffee so much, that I bought ground coffee and chocolates for presents. Definitely recommend. Good place to work, they provide WiFi as well.

Cute cafe in a heart of Playa del Carmen. Delicious chocolate drinks as well as wonderful coffee…read moreoptions. You can order to go or enjoy your drink/treat outside (they have decent amount of tables). Loved their chocolate ice cream! The staff is very nice and helpful.

I was in search for some amazing local chocolate and found this gem. When we arrived we were sad to…read moresee a sign on the door stating they had an emergency and so the shop was closed. However, they had left some packets of chocolates for sale at the small store across the street. We bought one of the variety packs that has a bunch of different flavors. So far our favorites have been caramel and the cashew one. They are SO good. If you enjoy high quality chocolate definitely check them out!!

Unique shop making only chocolate products. There are unique flavors and traditional. The shop…read morecloses when they run out of product, or times are posted on the door. I sampled the Lime Bar and hot chocolate. Purchased a gift box and a chocolate fish. Mmm...

A no frills cafe in the heart of Playa del Carmen focused on all things chocolate!…read more If you are staying in the area and looking for a refreshing treat, look no further than this cozy spot. There is no indoor seating, and while it can get warm, there are plenty of large fans spread out throughout the area to provide a comfortable experience. Too cool off, I got one of the ice cream offerings (hazelnut) while my bf got a cold brew-like chocolate beverage. Everything tasted super fresh and had just the right amount of sweetness. Everything together cost about $7!

Found this spot when looking for coffee along 5th avenue. They actually have a few different…read morelocations. Super easy to order in English, as all of their staff spoke English and Spanish. They were able to accommodate my wanting non fat milk in my latte, which was absolutely delicious! Just a tad sweet. It was a cooling drink to have in the warmer temps, too. They have pastries/food items, as well as coffee and chocolates to purchase. Several people were working and studying. They had lots of seating outside.

Choco Story is definitely a 3 star experience with 5 star customer service and 5 star chocolate…read more The museum is a series of connected rooms with dioramas behind glass and narration that is offered at the push of a button for many languages. It's air conditioned. It reminded me a bit of the Cal Academy museum in San Francisco, California up to the point where it was renovated about 20 years ago with the dioramas. The chocolate is AWESOME. Buy a bucketload to bring home to share with friends.

I loved the three chocolates I got here! Try their coffee…read moreand chile chocolate they were delicious.

Their mocha frappe is delicious. Wish the cafe had more of a cafe setting. Their chocolates were…read moredecent. 2015

No question one of the better coffee and chocolate places around…read more In addition to delicious coffee they have chocolates (100% pure cacao, 97% pure cacao, ...). It's a must.

There may turn out to be closer markets, but DAC is worth seeking out. Fresh produce, grains,…read moremeats, packaged good, bakery and more. Bustling grocery store with lines outside or inside to pay, which is nice because it's popular! Weigh your nuts and grains and veggies/fruit. There was a lady giving samples of fresh hummus and something else. I asked about salsa fresca (though I saw some nice looking jarred salsas). She suggested making it myself with a handful of ingredients found at the store. I did, and it was fantastic. Around the store and outside, there were also festive decorations that would be fun to get, if you're so inclined. I like grocery stores, especially when they are unique to their neighborhood. DAC fulfills the promise of a fun time shopping for things you need and maybe also for things you want.

Awesome market with fresh fruit and veggies. Open from 7am-9pm! Hours are incorrect :)read more