ChocoMuseo (Chocolate Museum), Cusco (must see)

Peru is the world's ninth largest cacao producer and the world's largest organic cacao producer. Chocolate Museum celebrates Peru's chocolate culture. The museum features a delightful assortment of chocolates available to purchase. Visitors can learn about chocolate's history in Peru. Staff will show you around the museum and explain the chocolate-making process from harvest to store. In addition, visitors can taste the delicious chocolate made with organic local cocoa beans.

Guests can attend a Bean to Bar Workshop and craft their own chocolate creations. The workshop reviews the history of chocolate and its importance in Peruvian culture. Guests will start with cacao beans and learn how to make custom chocolates--or even Mayan-inspired cocoa drinks.

Chocolate Museum also hosts a cooking class. During the class, guests will go shopping with an experienced guide. Then, create a delicious Peruvian meal with guidance from an expert chef. Finally, you can dive into your culinary creation and taste other students' dishes.