Dominican cacao, made by hand
Born with a vision to create economic opportunities for rural women in Las Lajas, Altamira, we transform cacao into value-added products. Today we combine artisanal production with authentic community tourism experiences.
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View all toursFlavor & Tradition
Our complete experience: welcome and guide introduction, a brief history of Chocolala, an eco-sensory walk through the farm with a presentation of the fruit trees (cacao, jagua, and more), time in the cacao grove with fresh fruit tasting, water-chocolate preparation, a traditional production demonstration (roasting, peeling, grinding, cacao ball making, soap or body scrub), a factory walkthrough, crafting your own chocolate dessert, a traditional Dominican lunch, tasting of chocolates and artisanal wines, and shopping in the store.
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View all toursFrom Tree to Heart
An experience crafted for cruise visitors: welcome with Dominican music (salve or décima) and a drink (wine or water-chocolate with rum), the story of Chocolala and the impact of its women producers, a plantation walk with explanations of cacao varieties and cultivation, harvesting a cacao pod and tasting the fresh fruit, an artisanal transformation workshop (drying, fermentation, husking, grinding), crafting your own chocolate bar with your choice of ingredients, tasting of artisanal wines and chocolates, a souvenir, and time to shop.
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View all toursFlavor in 45 Minutes
A quick introductory experience: welcome, an interpretive trail walk, cacao fruit tasting, a display of traditional chocolate production tools, tasting and presentation of the different Chocolala products, and the chance to shop at the end.
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View all toursChoco Explorers
Discover the world of cacao through all your senses. A journey designed for families, groups, and adventure lovers — from the farm to the artisanal process, with interactive workshops, tastings, and the chance to craft your own chocolate. A one-of-a-kind experience where every participant becomes a chocolatier for a day.
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products.viewMore70% Cacao Dark Chocolate
Made with Dominican hispaniola-type cacao for a deep, authentic flavor. A perfect balance between the natural bitterness of cacao and a subtle sweetness. Smooth on the palate with an enveloping aroma. Bean to bar, gluten-free. Available with coffee pieces or natural.
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products.viewMoreLip Balm
Made from our own cacao butter and beeswax. Completely natural. Ideal for hydrating and protecting your lips.
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products.viewMoreWhite Chocolate with Orange Flavor
Made with high-quality cocoa butter from selected cacao, following a semi-artisanal bean-to-bar approach. Offers a smooth, creamy, and delicately sweet experience with orange flavor. Also available as a natural bar.
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products.viewMoreCacao Butter
Carefully extracted from our own cacao. Completely natural, nothing added. Ideal for skin care, hair styling, and human consumption.
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products.viewMoreTraditional Hot Chocolate Bars
Package of 10 chocolate tablets made with natural cacao. Brings the whole family all the benefits of cacao. Perfect for sharing at breakfast or dinner.
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Visit us in Altamira
Come visit our artisanal factory in Las Lajas Altamira, Puerto Plata.
Las Lajas Altamira, carretera principal palmar grande, Altamira, Puerto Plata, RD