My wife and I stumbled upon this place by accident while walking the Zona Colonial. This is definitely a fun must-stop if you're touring Santo Domingo - particularly if you're like my wife who can't resist chocolate in any form. The girls there speak perfect english, they're very informative and friendly, the shop is very interesting, and it's free to walk in and spend time looking around. There is chocolate bars, chocolate drinks, some beauty products, and souvenirs.All the cacao they use is organic and Free Trade.
Once set free to roam we got to the chocolate museum and teaching factory. The samples made us wish calories aren't real and that money is like water. We listened to the guide run through the process, we saw the trees, we spoke with other visitors, even found one from the town I worked in in CA! Who knew? It's a divine little spot. I purchased the cocoa processing leftovers - husks and stuff which is the makings for cocoa tea. I also got some cinnamon to spice it up (and I admit I needed sugar to taste). I loved it. Once steeped the remains can be used a few times before they're done. Well worth the stop!
Good place to try some very exotic chocolate combination. There's also chocolate beverages service for a relaxing evening. All sorts of chocolate products can be found. Please stay away from the liquor it's so good!!
We stopped by the ChocoMuseo to pick up a few gifts before leaving Santo Domingo. We didn't have a chance to take one of the classes, but we enjoyed taking a look around. They offer tons of free samples, including chocolate, liquers, and other sweets. The information on the walls about the chocolate-making process is very interesting.Definitely worth a stop!
Loved this place. Lots of local chocolate inspired sweets. They show you where its from and how its made. Staff are more than happy to show you.
This was in the old city shopping center. The chocolates are definitely one-of-a-kind and delicious! They offer local crafted organic chocolates from Dominican eco-certified farms. They also offer a variety of roasted and candied nuts from surrounding farms. What a wonderful midmorning shopping experience.
I happened to come to this place due to a guide tour that was following me around. He suggested we visit and try the desserts for free. I do know what his true intentions were to take us here and show the works that he was the one that took us here since I assume they get paid by somewhat a commission depending on the traffic he takes to the store...anyhow, once inside you can find tons of things made out of chocolate. They have tons of dessert and other organic products like soaps, creams, coffee, etc.I actually enjoyed my visit to the store.
We had the chance toto visit and taste different types of chocolates and liquors. They also have a variety of different body lotions that you can try that are wonderful!
My wife and I are cruisers now in Santa Domingo to pick up Visas. Not a great deal to do here but it's not a bad city and one of our highlights was the Chocolate Museum in the Zona Colonial. Vanessa one of the great staff at the store/museum really went out her way to show us as much as she possible could about chocolate. The chocolate products are every chocoholics dream. It's a must do and must see activity in Santa Domingo.We also met the friendly boss of the operation Mich. Open 7 days. Endulge
I wish the place was a bit bigger, it is a really small shop and museum, but we had a fantastic time. The girls at the shop were absolutely friendly and the chocolate was really good. Recommend it for a short visit.