Choco Story Zócalo Museum Tickets
Description
Uncover the history of the "food of the gods" by securing your entry to the Cocoa and Chocolate Museum, known as Choco Story Zócalo, located in the vibrant capital of Mexico. Your ticket includes an English audio guide, ensuring you grasp every intriguing detail during your exploration, along with a delightful chocolate tasting experience.
Choco Story Zócalo: Cocoa and Chocolate Museum
Did you know that for the Aztecs and Mayans, cacao surpassed gold in value? With your entry to the Choco Story Zócalo Museum, you will delve into the captivating realm of chocolate right in the historic center of Mexico City.
This interactive museum invites you to traverse the ancient lineage of cacao, revealing how this revered bean graced royal palaces, navigated oceans, and evolved into the cherished treat we relish today. Through various exhibitions and educational displays, you will witness its metamorphosis into chocolate, blending tradition with entertainment.
The experience consists of rooms featuring projections and historical artifacts that let you closely observe the chocolate-making process. Furthermore, the museum’s placement within a beautifully restored colonial mansion near the Zócalo provides an enriched historical backdrop, offering a holistic cultural encounter for both locals and travelers alike.
What Awaits You at Choco Story Zócalo?
Situated in a prime location alongside the Metropolitan Cathedral, this museum guarantees an enlightening experience suitable for visitors of all ages. The modern audio guide system facilitates a remarkable journey through time, featuring the following themes:
- Pre-Hispanic Origins: uncover the myth of cacao as the “food of the gods” and its significant role in Mesoamerican civilizations
- The Meeting of Two Worlds: explore how cacao arrived in European courts and adapted to the preferences of the continent
- From Bean to Bar: discover the industrialization process and the progression of modern chocolate-making
- Demonstration: witness a live demonstration by a master chocolatier preparing a genuine praline or filled chocolate right before your eyes
To top off your experience, you will indulge in a tasting session featuring chocolate crafted from the finest Mexican cacao, ensuring a delightful conclusion to your visit.
What's included
- Admission to Choco Story Zócalo, the Cocoa and Chocolate Museum
- Audio guide in English
- Chocolate tasting
Cancellation policy
Non rimborsabile
Accessibility
Most areas are accessible. Accessible toilets. This must be indicated in the reservation. Provides signage for wayfinding and orientation. Audible security and alarm system. Security system and visual alarm. Security system and visual and audible alarm. Signage with easily recognisable pictograms. Information in easy-to-read format.
Important information
On the day of the activity, you must present your ticket at the entrance to the Cocoa and Chocolate Museum, located at the following address: Guatemala Street 24, Historic Center, Mexico City (just a few steps from the Zócalo).
Upon entering, you’ll be able to pick up your audio guide equipment there.
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