The Mayan Cacao Ritual | Intimate Experience Adults Only | 60min
Back at the ship by about 9:50 am, 6 h 40 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 5 h 40 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip docks in Costa Maya20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 8:20 amLeave the pierAbout 15 min to the start point
- 8:35 amEarliest tour startTour runs 1 h. Latest sensible start: 2:15 pm.
- 9:35 amTour ends15 min back to the pier
- 9:50 amBack at the gangway6 h 40 min before all aboard
- 4:30 pmAll aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
About this tour
Created and hosted by the founders of Tierra Mojada, The Mayan Cacao Ritual is an intimate adults-only experience limited to four guests. Every session is personally hosted, creating a personalized journey where you don’t just taste chocolate; you make it yourself.
Grind. Discover. Craft. Taste.
Your journey begins with cacao beans and a traditional volcanic stone metate. Grind the cacao by hand and transform it into a cacao paste, then use it to craft your own artisan truffles with premium seeds, nuts, and more.
Next, indulge in single-origin chocolate fondue paired with traditional Mexican sweets and chili mango. Finish with a chocolate pairing featuring premium Tequila, Mezcal, Wine, and Coffee Liqueur, discovering how different flavors reveal new dimensions in our single-origin chocolate.
Prefer an alcohol-free option? Enjoy our cold-brew tea pairing.
You'll leave with your own handcrafted truffles, unforgettable memories, and a story to share long after your cruise has ended.
Max 4 per group English, Spanish
What's included
- Free High-Speed Wi-Fi
- Handcrafted Chocolate Experience
- All Cacao, Chocolate-Making Materials & Ingredients
- Restroom Facilities
- Air-Conditioned Boutique
Not included
- Gratuities
- Taxi to/from the venue
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Finding us is easy!
Located just 8 minutes by taxi from the Costa Maya cruise port. Ask your taxi driver to drop you off at Oneiro Suites Hotel. From there, it's less than a 30-second walk to Tierra Mojada, where we'll be waiting to welcome you!
Finding us is easy!
Located just 8 minutes by taxi from the Costa Maya cruise port. Ask your taxi driver to drop you off at Oneiro Suites Hotel. From there, it's less than a 30-second walk to Tierra Mojada, where we'll be waiting to welcome you!
From the cruise pier
About 15 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Guests with limited mobility are welcome; however, the traditional metate grinding activity is performed at floor level and may not be suitable for all wheelchair users.
- Allergy Notice: This experience includes chocolate containing tree nuts, seeds, soy, dairy, and gluten. Due to shared preparation areas and the curated chocolate pairing, we cannot accommodate severe tree nut allergies or guarantee a nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, or allergen-free environment. Please contact us before booking if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
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Operated by Tierra Mojada Costa Maya. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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