Make your own Mole Poblano workshop in Puerto Vallarta

This three-hour workshop teaches you to make mole poblano from scratch and then eat it. It is run by ChocoMuseo, located in the city center of Puerto Vallarta, a museum dedicated to Mexican cacao and chocolate. The description promises everything you might want to know about cacao, chocolate and mole poblano, a spicy chocolate sauce it presents as a fusion of flavors that captures the essence of Mexico.

The experience starts with a guided visit to the museum and a walk to the market. A tour guide accompanies you in both places. A round-trip taxi transfer to the market, listed as about five minutes, is included. There you buy the ingredients for your mole, and the price covers all of them. Along the way you also gather fruits or plants to make a non-alcoholic drink that is served during the session.

Back in the workshop, you wear an apron and hat for the duration and prepare your own mole. The class then ends with a meal of chicken, rice and mole, or vegetables instead of chicken if you choose the vegetarian option. You also take home a jar of your own mole, which the operator says can go in your checked luggage.

The workshop area is on the second or third floor with no elevator and is not wheelchair accessible. You also need to walk a little within the market. Let the organizers know about food restrictions or any other specific requirements ahead of time. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, service animals are allowed, specialized infant seats are available and public transportation is nearby.

Transportation to and from the museum before and after the workshop is not included, so plan how you will get there. The source does not give a precise meeting point or start time, so confirm both with the operator. If you enjoy the class, the operator notes that a customary tip of 15% to 20% for your teacher is welcome, and it is not included in the price.