Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (January 28, 2025) – Casa Velas, an adults-only boutique hotel in Marina Vallarta, unveils an immersive cacao experience that takes guests on a sensory journey from bean to bar. The new offering invites visitors to discover the rich heritage of Mexican chocolate, beginning with an interactive chocolate-making workshop where participants craft their own artisanal chocolate using time-honored methods. Participants are taken through a thriving cacao garden while expert guides share insights about the sacred bean’s cultural significance and its vital role in the local ecosystem. Guests learn to identify various stages of cacao development, from delicate flowers to mature pods, while sampling traditional drinks crafted using ancestral techniques. This hands-on session allows guests to discover firsthand the intricate process of transforming raw cacao into finished confections. The experience extends beyond the workshop with a nightly chocolate turndown amenity, s’mores at Tau Beach Club, and an authentic cacao ceremony held in the property’s botanical garden.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, couples can indulge in this romantic adventure that combines the allure of chocolate-making with the intimacy of a shared culinary craft. The ancient Aztecs believed cacao was a gift from the gods and an aphrodisiac—making this journey the perfect way to celebrate love in paradise.
The experience includes round-trip transportation to Planeta Cacao and is priced at $1,380 USD for two people. Hotel nightly rates start at $722 USD. For more information, please call 1-888-407-4869 or visit https://www.hotelcasavelas.com/.
