What is the minimum age to attend?

Participants must be 18 or older. A valid photo ID is required at check-in.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the listing notes the location is wheelchair accessible; contact the booking page for specific needs.

Are children or pets allowed?

No. Children under 18 and dogs are not permitted on the property.

How do I get there from San Juan?

Taxis or rideshares from San Juan take roughly 40–60 minutes depending on traffic; you can also drive via PR‑3 and PR‑955 to the meeting point.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?

Yes. The menu offers choices for starters and mains; contact the operator through the booking page in advance to request accommodations.

What is the cancellation or ticket transfer policy?

Tickets are nontransferable per property rules. Cancellation details are provided at booking; check the booking link for terms.

Wine & Chocolate Dinner at Hacienda Chocolat — Puerto Rico Tasting & Dinner Experience | Wine | Winery

The Wine & Chocolate Dinner Experience at Hacienda Chocolat is an intimate 2.5-hour tasting and dinner in Hato Candal, Río Grande, Puerto Rico. Expert sommelier John Rosa guides guests through a sparkling welcome followed by four wines paired with four artisanal chocolate bars made from cacao of Hacienda Chocolat, and Chef Roberto Zuppante closes the evening with a thoughtfully composed dinner. The meeting point is PR-955 km 8.2, Río Grande, 00748. Set on the island’s northeast coast at the humid foothills of El Yunque rainforest, the tasting room opens onto cacao trees and shaded garden paths that frame close-up views of tropical flora. Key features include a seated tasting table, a mini Amuse-Bouche of bruschetta al pomodoro e basilico, and a choice-driven plated dinner: beet and arugula salad or carrot soup to start, a main of beet risotto with wild salmon, oven-roasted lamb chops, or eggplant parmigiana, and a strawberry-champagne frozen dessert. This experience stands out because it links a tasting format usually found in urban wine bars to the agricultural reality of Puerto Rican cacao cultivation. Guests taste chocolate that traces back to the property, while John Rosa explains pairing choices and provenance. The event is limited to adults (minimum age 18) and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Expect an unhurried rhythm: a welcome glass of sparkling, a guided tasting of four wines announced shortly before each event, paired with handcrafted chocolate bars, a small savory interlude during the tasting, then your chosen entrée plated with care. The wine list is confirmed close to event dates; the tasting and dinner together run about 2.5 hours. Practical notes: arrive a few minutes early to park and check in at PR-955 km 8.2; trolley and taxi from central Río Grande or San Juan are options for visitors who prefer not to drive. The property prohibits dogs and smoking; tickets are nontransferable and children under 18 are not permitted. If you have allergies or strict dietary needs, contact the operator through the booking page to request accommodations before your date. For visitors pairing this experience with a day in El Yunque or a beach afternoon in nearby Luquillo, the Wine & Chocolate Dinner Experience provides a grown-up palate adventure rooted in Puerto Rican ingredients and hospitality. It’s an engaging way to learn about local cacao, taste considered wines, and finish an island day with a meal that feels both deliberate and relaxed. Reserve through the booking link to secure your evening at Hacienda Chocolat. Whether you come for a special occasion or a curious palate, expect knowledgeable narration from John Rosa, a thoughtful multi-course menu from Chef Roberto Zuppante, and a quietly convivial atmosphere that foregrounds Puerto Rico’s cacao story. Book early.