Kahkow Experience

a month ago

Had such a lovely time at KahKow Experience in Santo Domingo! It’s a really fun and interesting experience where you move through different rooms and learn about the history of cacao and how it goes from the cacao bean to the chocolate we know today. The films, projections and interactive displays make it much more enjoyable than simply walking around a museum. The customer service was excellent, and a special mention to the lady who spoke English she was incredibly helpful and friendly and made the whole experience even better. At the end, enjoyed a delicious chocolate drink and bought a few chocolates to take home with us. A fun, informative experience and definitely worth doing while visiting Santo Domingo!

3 months ago

Amazing experience for the whole family! Very interactive and informative. The hosts are super nice and knowledgeable and also their chocolate is DELICIOUS! you can tell it’s a high quality chocolate. Highly recommend this activity when in Santo Domingo:)

3 months ago

The KahKow Experience in the Zona Colonial is a nice enough stop if you are visiting with kids, as they get to learn a little bit about how chocolate is made. However, if you are a tourist which is clearly their target audience, the price is a bit high. If you are a local, I honestly don't think you would ever pay these prices; the chocolate is good, but certainly not "delicious." Our family did the Chocolate Factory experience, and while it was fun for the kids, it felt very lacking and missed so many details. You get to see a few pieces of cocoa bean, the skins, some ground pieces, and a little cacao butter, along with five machines just sitting there but you don't actually get to see any part of the production process. After the staff finishes explaining the machines, they just give you a small cup of about 50g of 55% melted chocolate to pour into a mold and add your toppings. You get to choose two out of five options (coconut, colored chips, raisins, cranberries, or salt), and after waiting 15 minutes or more, you get your own bar in a plain plastic bag. If you ask me if I would go again, definitely not. The price is outrageous for a bar of chocolate that lacks the "special" touch. If you want to make it a true experience, let the kids add their names to the bar, offer different percentages of chocolate to choose from, and actually let people see the process. Right now, it’s not really an "experience" it’s just a mediocre process of freezing a portion of melted chocolate and adding a few toppings. Let people taste different percentages to compare and decide for themselves what they like. I don't want to be harsh, but this is the only way you can truly make it an international experience worthy of real recognition.

2 months ago

My experience at the Kahkow chocolate factory was both educational and enjoyable. During the tour, I learned about the history of cacao in the Dominican Republic and the process of transforming cacao beans into chocolate. I was able to see different stages of chocolate production and learn more about the ingredients and techniques used. I especially enjoyed tasting the chocolate and discovering more about the importance of cacao to Dominican culture. Overall, it was a fun and interesting experience that gave me a greater appreciation for how chocolate is made.

8 months ago

Good experience and kid friendly. You get to do your own chocolate bar. Reservations needed. It's great to have a sample of what it's like when you go their farm, but here in the city.