Mindo Chocolate Makers Factory — Local services in Lima Township

The owner Barbara led our tour, giving us background on the overall history of chocolate as well as how Mindo came to be.

In the process of roasting, grinding, and winnowing our own cocoa, we were able to sample many unique items along the way (including a molasses-like syrup made from the fruit, chocolate tea made from the shells, rustic chocolate and much more).

Finally, we made our way into the kitchen to make our own chocolate bar and package them up.

Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique experience--no prior chocolate knowledge needed. Thanks Barbara and Tori for...

This experience was absolutely fantastic! Our tour guide (Tyler) was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, shared a wealth of information about chocolate making you won't find on Google, and best of all, offered lots of varieties of chocolate samples! Making our own chocolate bar was definitely a highlight. This tour made us appreciate high quality chocolate that's ethically sourced in Ecuador. Thank...

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