Dominican Republic · CHOCOLATE AND COFFEE TOURS IN PUNTA CANA
The 15 chocolate and coffee tours in Punta Cana we would put on a first Dominican itinerary, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is at the top for a reason.
You’ll drive an ATV through muddy jungle tracks, stop for Dominican coffee, chocolate, tea, rum, and Mamajuana, swim in a clear cenote, and visit Macao Beach. Guides such as Kitson, Felix, and Francisco are often praised for keeping the ride fun and safe.
“Great time into was great guide and excellent experience. Would recommend it to do it while your visiting”
Ride a 4x4 ATV from a Punta Cana ranch through rural tracks to a water cave, a Dominican farm-style tasting stop, and Macao Beach. Guides such as Felix and Luis Miguel lead groups, but riding time is limited and sales pitches are part of the day. Bring closed-toe water shoes and expect a busy group outing.
“Unsafe…had a tire fall off of one ATV and several others had brakes that were not working. Was rushed at each location… would pass on chocolate tasting for more time at beach location”
Drive a buggy through Punta Cana’s rough country roads, taste coffee and chocolate at an organic farm, swim at Los Hoyos del Salado cenote, and visit Macao Beach. Guides such as Alexis, Panda, German, and Christopher lead the group. Expect dust, mud, water, sales stops, and a fast-moving four-hour outing.
“Great for the price we paid for 5 people it was amazing. Very attentive guide and exploring the outdoors in Punta Cana.”
Spend about four hours driving a buggy through Punta Cana’s rural backroads, with stops for a cave swim, Macao Beach, and coffee, cocoa, and cigar demonstrations. Guides such as Coca Cola and Mr. Panda are praised for their energy. Expect dust, mud, crowds, and strong souvenir sales.
“Pick up was easy, communication as well. Crew was good, gave us some tips and tricks. Driving a buggy was fun, lots of mud so prepare yourself with glasses and mouth cover. Traditional Dominican house does not exist, or does if its sales outside covered space, they show you beans of coffee, cocoa and leafs of tobacco. You can see how they roll cigars. No show of how to grind beans, just tools. Took 4 minutes max and then they are presenting products, to taste and see and to buy. Point is to take you there and spend money. This is really disappointing since we been in Egypt, Tunisia, Marakesh…”
Drive a buggy from Dreams Come True Tours Ranch through Punta Cana’s countryside, stopping at Macao Beach, a Dominican home for coffee, cacao, chocolate, green tea, tobacco, and mamajuana tastings, then a 25-foot freshwater cave. Guide Joshua may lead the group, and mud is part of the fun.
“We had a BLAST on our buggy adventure! They don’t exaggerate, you will be absolutely covered head to toe in mud (any bags you bring will also get covered). The scenery was amazing and you get to see a lot of the area. Joshua was an increRead more”
You’ll drive a handcrafted buggy from a Macao ranch through muddy country trails, stop for Dominican coffee, chocolate, tobacco, and Mamajuana, swim in a clear-water cenote, then finish at Macao Beach. Bilingual guides lead the 4.5-hour outing, with hotel pickup included.
“Os buggys precisam de mais manutenção, o serviço de recolha no hotel foi tudo ok e os guias são simpáticos, O problema é o buggys parecem ter cem anos e estragaram duas ou 3 vezes durante o passeio, no mais tudo muito bom!!”
Spend four to five hours riding an ATV or buggy from Rancho Macao through forest trails to an organic farm, cave, and Macao Beach. You will taste coffee, chocolate, and rum, swim in clear underground water, and travel with guides such as Coka Cola. Pickup and mobile tickets are included.
“Here are all the surprises we received upon showing up: 1) started 1 hour late, 2) pressured to buy stuff when arriving at gift shop, 3) only kids 17+ can drive, 4) bring your own goggles and bandana or you have to buy them at THEIR gift shop Read more”
Spend about four hours driving a shared or single boogie through rural Punta Cana, with stops at Atabey Park, a clear freshwater cave, a local coffee and chocolate tasting, and Macao Beach. Guides such as Mickey, Mikki, Chris, and Robert have led groups. Expect sun, mud, swimming, and a group of up to 40 people.
“I had a great experience with my family. Staff were professional and helpful. I would be recommending this place to others.”
Spend about three hours driving a buggy through Punta Cana’s muddy country roads, stopping at La Casita for Dominican coffee, chocolate, and cigar making, then swimming in a clear-water cave and Macao Beach. Guides such as David, Peter, and German have led past outings.
“I loved the entire tour, the staff was very friendly, especially the driver who picked us up, Peter. I really enjoyed the experience and how they treat their customers...”
You’ll drive a buggy through rural Punta Cana, stop for Dominican coffee and chocolate, swim in a clear-water cave, and finish at Macao Beach. Guides including Chris, Diris, and Pierre are praised for friendly help. Expect about three hours, round-trip pickup, and plenty of dust and mud.
“Diris was awesome he was our transportation guide along the excursion. He was extremely helpful and caring. Safe driver, great communication skills, and very accommodating. Definitely will come back to see him!”
Spend 2 to 3 hours at Mundo Autentico, a walkable shopping center featuring Don Lucas cigars, Dominican rum, cocoa, coffee, amber, larimar, pottery, paintings, and souvenirs. A multilingual guide handles transport and tastings, while you browse at your own pace. Jose is one guide praised for attentive service.
“Jose was my guide, they pick you up in the morning and take you to the excursion, your transport is private however they’re very attentive to you. The excursion was nothing short of amazing and I’d recommend everyone to do this especially if Jose is your guide”
This three-hour Punta Cana outing combines an ATV or buggy ride, a Dominican coffee and chocolate tasting, a clear-water cave, and Macao Beach. Guides such as Chery, Benny, and Alejandro lead the route, which includes hotel pickup, muddy roads, and time to swim.
“Benny from da Bronx and guys made us feel right at home and showed us some amazing views. Highly recommend these guys👌👌”
At Taino Gourmet’s Kitchen Lab, guides such as Rudy, Felix, Wendell, and Anthony show you how cacao becomes chocolate. You’ll taste several cacao styles, make cacao balls and molded bars, enjoy two soft drinks, and take home what you create. Hotel pickup is offered.
“We loved learning about the chocolate making process and my kids really enjoyed being hands on with the chocolate making!”
Spend about 2.5 hours at Bella Mare Store with resort pickup, cigar displays, chocolate, rum and coffee tastings, Larimar jewelry, art, pottery, cosmetics, and souvenirs. Guides such as Eddie, Javier, and Francois help explain the products, though pickup communication and sales pressure can vary.
“We were never shown a tour or how cigars are made...it was basically being shown the display of cigars and then haggling over prices and then we were taken to a souvenir shop with no prices and were overcharged on everything, essentially because we’re American and where we were staying. I would normally never say that, but it was clear he thought we had brought all kinds of money to spend and increased all prices on cigars and souvenirs. I paid $150 for souvenirs that are probably worth $30. It was in a very sketchy part of town also, which didn’t help. I just paid the money so we could…”
Follow a guide through Punta Cana’s dirt trails by all-terrain buggy, swim in the clear water of Los Hoyos del Salado, and finish at Macao Beach with local coffee, chocolate, and mamajuana tasting. Round-trip transport is included, but goggles and dust scarves cost extra.
“My experience was fabulous, my family loved it, it is safe and reliable, without a doubt when we return on the next vacation we will do it again, all-terrain buggy is the best. I recommend them”
Pick a coast, a cave or a boat.
