Belize is known for its wonderful, fresh and organic food, but not everyone knows that it’s also famous for its world-class chocolate.
Calling All Chocolaholics
If you consider yourself a self-respecting chocolate lover, you need to be in Belize this May for the 2019 Belize Chocolate Festival. Held from May 24 through May 26 in the town of Punta Gorda in the Toledo district, this is the sweetest vacation destination you’ll find anywhere.
The festival began in 2007, when farmers in Toledo felt that they needed to showcase the incredible quality of their cacao beans. Recently, the Belize Chocolate Company, a family-owned gourmet chocolate maker, won the silver medal at the International Chocolate Awards. The Belize Chocolate Company is one of several small, sustainably-farmed cacao growers that use ingredients sourced right here in Belize to create some of the world’s finest chocolate.
The festival has continued to grow every year, and you can now find a huge range of products made from cacao. In addition to candies and desserts, you can sample chocolate beer, chocolate wine, chocolate soap, chocolate barbecue and more. Food vendors from all over Belize tempt you with delicious meals. Chocolate cooking demonstrations, live music and a mix of vendors round out this fun-filled event.
You can also take guided tours of the cacao plantations that make all of this deliciousness possible. Discover the unspoiled beauty of this quiet rural district. The Chocolate Festival is a great time to learn about the Maya and Garifuna cultures that are an integral part of Belize’s history.
It’s time to indulge in one of life’s great pleasures while visiting one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. Cacao beans were first used by the ancient Maya, who treated chocolate as a delicacy. Today, we consider chocolate a superfood that’s rich in anti-aging benefits. When it comes to chocolate, there is no reason to hold back.
Get the Details
What: The Belize Chocolate Festival.
When: May 24 through May 26, 2019.
Where: Punta Gorda, Toledo District, Belize.
Call the Belize Travel Experts
If you want to sample all the fun of the Belize Chocolate Festival, it’s smart to start planning now. This is a popular event that is attended by hundreds of people. Barefoot Rentals and Services can help you make all the arrangements you need for the perfect Belize vacation, from finding the perfect hotel to renting a car. Call us today before the chocolate is all gone!