Chaqchao Chocolates

Just ask Javier Chavez, owner of Chaqchao Organic Chocolates, whose childhood home in Arequipa neighbored a chocolate factory. A lawyer by profession, Chavez found his way back to the cacao bean in 2011 and eventually opened his own chocolate-focused café. He has since seen the artisanal scene grow in spades.

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Chaqchao: Chaqchao is a chocolate and coffee lover’s paradise, offering a delightful array of artisanal chocolates and expertly brewed coffee. The cozy atmosphere, complemented by the friendly staff, makes it an ideal spot to relax and savor a treat. Beyond just a café, Chaqchao also hosts chocolate-making workshops, providing visitors with a hands-on experience in creating their own confections.

While in Arequipa, I came across chocolate making classes at Chaqchao Chocolates. I LOVE chocolate, so of course we had to do it!. The class includes an informative history of chocolate, how to select cocao beans & grind them, how to tell the difference between real and fake chocolate (yes, there is fake chocolate!), and of course you get to make your own chocolates and take them home.

If you ever want to learn more about the making of and history of chocolate, there is only one place you can go: the Chaqchao chocolate class. We did several cooking classes during our travels, but we never learned that much about food as in this class. Chaqchao offers small group classes with a maximum of 10 persons.

Chaqchao is the first bean-to-bar chocolate company in Arequipa, which is saying a lot for a country so famous for its chocolate!. I definitely recommend visiting, checking out the artisanal chocolates, and having a cheeky sample (or two, or three). For $25USD, you can also take a chocolate making class here!

Chaqchao produces organic chocolate just a few meters from the main square. In its cozy chocolate-factory-coffee-shop-lounge, specialists can teach you how to make chocolate from bean to bar. Enjoy one of their delicious desserts or a steaming cup of hot chocolate on the sundeck or rooftop.

Chaqchao Organic Chocolates es un restaurante en Arequipa, Perú, conocido por su amplia variedad de chocolates orgánicos de alta calidad. Además, ofrece opciones veganas y sin gluten, y cuenta con un ambiente acogedor y relajado. También ofrece servicio de comida para llevar y Wi-Fi gratis.

This chocolate shop is in the same courtyard as Las Gringas. If you didn’t have room after their pies for sweet treats, a return trip is worth it if you have time later. We tried a piece of their super decadent chocolate cake up on their sun deck and it was all pretty ideal.

Chaqchao Chocolates is Arequipa’s larger, better known and pricier chocolate café. It has great brownies, choc chip biscuits and decent cakes but variable coffee depending on the barista. Chaqchao also sells craft beer, holds chocolate workshops and has a shop downstairs.

This shop retails speciality chocolate, coffee and craft beers. The coffee is generally of quite a good quality and who can resist the chocolate/ coffee combination?. Wood dominates the stylish interior and there is even a cool balcony area to hang out on a warm day.

Aunque no es un restaurante tradicional, Chaqchao es el paraíso para los amantes del chocolate orgánico y los postres. Ofrece además talleres para aprender sobre el proceso del cacao. Dirección: Calle Santa Catalina 204, ArequipaSitio web: Chaqchao Chocolates

If you can’t get enough of chocolate, you can join one of the workshops at Chaqchao. You can also order craft beers, and in the evening, the terrace turns into a chill bar with live music on some evenings. Chaqcaho on Google Maps Website Chaqchao

Een zeer rijke warme chocolademelk met een brownie misschien?. Krijg je geen genoeg van chocolade, dan kun je ook workshops volgen bij Chaqchao. Je kunt trouwens ook speciaalbiertjes hier krijgen.