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Choco Story uxmal

Yucatan · Mexico

8 story sections

The guided tour will last 1 hour.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Choco-Story Uxmal

    Welcome to the fascinating world of Choco Story Uxmal, an interactive museum located conveniently just across the street from the grand archaeological ruins we just explored. As we transition from the monumental stone pyramids of…

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  2. 2Botany of Cacao

    Our first stop along this beautifully shaded pathway brings us to an exploration of the biological and botanical origins of chocolate. Inside this first traditional hut, you will find detailed exhibits illustrating the unique…

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  3. 3Ancient Currency

    Moving forward to the second hut, we transition from botany to economics. One of the most fascinating aspects of cacao in the ancient Mayan world is that it was not merely consumed; it was quite literally money growing on trees. …

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  4. 4Processing Techniques

    In this next section of the museum, we delve into the highly labor-intensive process of transforming raw, bitter seeds into the rich, complex substance that ancient kings so deeply craved. The methods developed by the ancient…

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  5. 5Mayan Rain Ceremony

    As we step back out onto the sun-dappled pathway, we are drawn toward an open clearing where the spiritual dimension of cacao is brought vividly to life. The museum hosts a traditional Mayan ceremony every twenty minutes,…

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  6. 6The Wildlife Sanctuary

    Continuing our journey through the dense, vibrant greenery of the museum grounds, we arrive at a section that serves a deeply compassionate modern purpose. Choco Story Uxmal is not merely a botanical garden and historical museum;…

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  7. 7The Art of Tasting

    For our final, and undeniably most anticipated, stop within the museum complex, we enter the tasting pavilion to experience the historic flavor of Mayan chocolate firsthand. It is here that the agricultural history, the spiritual…

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  8. 8Choco-Story Uxmal

    As our time at the Choco Story museum concludes, take a moment to savor the lingering, complex flavors of the spiced cacao still warming your palate. We have journeyed far beyond the simple concept of a modern candy bar. …

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What is Choco Story uxmal?

Choco Story uxmal is a place in Yucatan · Mexico with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationYucatan · Mexico
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates20.3636, -89.7657
Last updated

Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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