Step into the warm, aromatic world of Jorge’s family chocolate workshop — a multi-generational project devoted to preserving Oaxacan cacao traditions and crafting some of the region’s finest artisanal chocolate.
This intimate visit takes you behind the scenes of a true family-run operation, where every step is guided by passion, heritage, and respect for the cacao farmers they work with. You’ll learn about the origins of cacao in Oaxaca and discover the varieties they use in their craft.
See how the beans are transformed into rich, flavorful chocolate using both ancestral and modern techniques. You’ll watch the grinding, mixing, and molding process up close and gain a real appreciation for the meticulous work behind every bar.
Along the way, you’ll taste different cacao and chocolates while hearing the family’s stories — from how the project began to the values that shape their craft today.
It’s a perfect stop for chocolate lovers, culture seekers, and anyone who wants to support local families keeping Oaxaca’s culinary traditions alive.
A flavorful, authentic encounter with the heart of Oaxacan chocolate culture.
Visit Jorge’s family chocolate workshop, a heartfelt family project dedicated to preserving tradition and crafting some of the finest artisanal chocolates in Oaxaca.
It’s an intimate, hands-on visit to Jorge’s family chocolate workshop in Santa María Atzompa, just outside Oaxaca City.
You’ll go behind the scenes of a multi-generational, family-run operation to discover how Oaxacan cacao becomes artisanal chocolate, from bean to bar, while learning the stories and traditions behind the craft.
You’ll watch live demonstrations of traditional chocolate-making — grinding, mixing, and molding — and learn about the origins and varieties of Oaxacan cacao.
Along the way, you’ll taste different types of cacao and finished chocolates made on-site, while the family shares how their project began and the values behind their work.
The meeting point is Santa María Atzompa, a town known for its artisan traditions near Oaxaca City. Transport from Oaxaca is not included, but the workshop is easy to reach by car or rideshare, and we’re happy to share directions to meet the group at the starting point.
Yes. The experience is rated easy and welcomes families, couples, and small groups. It’s perfect for chocolate lovers, culture seekers, and anyone who wants to support local families keeping Oaxaca’s culinary traditions alive, with plenty of cacao and chocolate to taste along the way.
The workshop is a genuine family-run project rooted in respect for the cacao farmers they work with and in preserving Oaxacan cacao traditions.
By blending ancestral and modern techniques, the family offers a personal, behind-the-scenes look at the heart of Oaxaca’s chocolate culture — far from a mass-market tasting.
