Discovering Paradise
Discovering Paradise
From bean to bar — Dominican chocolate excellence
Type
Food
When
March – March
Duration
2 days
Location
San Francisco de Macorís
Cost
RD$300–800 (US$5–14)
Frequency
Annual
The Festival del Cacao celebrates the Dominican Republic's position as one of the world's top cacao producers. Held in San Francisco de Macorís, the heart of DR's cacao country, this festival offers visitors a deep dive into the bean-to-bar chocolate process.
Activities include cacao farm tours, chocolate-making workshops, tastings of single-origin Dominican chocolate, and educational exhibits about sustainable cacao farming. The DR produces some of the finest cacao in the world, and this festival showcases that heritage proudly.
When
March – March
Duration: 2 days
Location
Various cacao farms and venues, San Francisco de Macorís
Cibao Valley
Cost
RD$300–800 (US$5–14)