One of my favorite places in the world is Puerto Rico, but when I first went there, I didn’t know how good Puerto Rican chocolate is. Whether you’re heading to the island for the chocolate or not, I highly recommend having a chocolate experience while you’re in Puerto Rico.
To help you indulge in the best chocolate on the island, I’ve compiled a list of the best chocolate experiences, including tours, classes, and a restaurant in Puerto Rico.
Keep reading to find the best Puerto Rico chocolate experiences. I promise any chocolate lover will enjoy them.
The experiences in this article are fully or partially hosted as part of a FAM trip with Discover Puerto Rico. All opinions are my own.
Published: August 30, 2024
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Brunch at Chocobar – San Juan
First up is one of my favorite dining experiences in San Juan: Chocobar.
The restaurant has a strong focus on, you guessed it, Puerto Rico chocolate, with a menu full of traditional and unique chocolate treats.
From the drinks to the main dishes and, of course, the desserts, nearly every plate has a touch of chocolate infused.
I had the Choco Frio Mocha – a frozen coffee that is the perfect combo of caffeine and chocolate. The French toast as my main was also incredible, and you can pour as much or as little chocolate sauce as you want on top (you know mine was COVERED in chocolate – no shame).
Some other standouts include hot chocolate with cheese, which is a typical combo in Latin America, and bonbons, which you can buy in the front of the restaurant to take home.
And don’t worry, if you have anyone in your group of friends or family who don’t love chocolate as much as us, there are some non-chocolate options, including a traditional breakfast with eggs and pancakes, a ham sandwich, or a breakfast wrap.
They have multiple locations in the city, so it’s easy to find one close to where you are staying.
- Chocobar Old San Juan
- 210 Calle de San Francisco,
- San Juan, PR 00901
- Chocobar Condado
- 55 Condado Ave,
- San Juan 00907
Are you a fan of rum, too? Chocobar Cortes also offers rum tastings paired with their chocolate.
Semila Farm Experience – Barceloneta
Semila is a woman-owned farm and business in the heart of Barceloneta. I loved this experience because it included an educational, hands-on Puerto Rico chocolate tour of the farm and a chocolate tasting.
First, you will explore the farm on a guided tour. You’ll see the types of fruits they grow, learn about the grafted plants, and understand why the plants aren’t all there to be harvested and eaten.
My favorite part of the experience comes at the end when you get to sit in a shaded garden area in the middle of the farm and taste some Puerto Rico chocolate.
The farm continues to expand, and you can even stay at an Airbnb tent on the property if you want the whole experience. In the future, look for bike trails, volunteer opportunities, and educational events.
Address: Route 22, Tiburones, Barceloneta, PR
Montadero Chocolate Class – Cauguas, Puerto Rico
Finally, if you want a more traditional Puerto Rico chocolate experience, take a class at Montadero in Cauguas.
German, the owner, had a passion for chocolate for years and started making his own after Hurricane Maria. It took two years after the hurricane for cacao to grow again on the island, but that didn’t stop him from opening the shop.
In addition to buying chocolate treats in the store, you can sign up for a chocolate class, which will teach you about the origins of cacao in Puerto Rico, what makes Montadero Chocolate different from its competitors, and what makes good chocolate.
Then, it’s time to make your own chocolate. You will prep the chocolate bar molds, pour the chocolate, and add flavors like almonds and sea salt to make your chocolate special.
The chocolate here is so good, and I highly recommend taking a class to get the full experience!
Address: #32 Ruiz Belvis, Caguas, Caguas Municipio, PR, 00725
Enjoy Your Chocolate In Puerto Rico!
There are over 25 chocolate farms in Puerto Rico, and plenty of chocolate to enjoy. I highly recommend taking at least one of the chocolate experiences above, but if you have time and want to see more of the Island, you won’t regret doing all three.
After experiencing these tours, classes, and food, you will see what makes Puerto Rico chocolate so good.
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