Salón del Chocolate - Quito, Ecuador
Salon de Chocolate
WHAT: Salón del Chocolate
WHERE: Quito, Ecuador
Calling all Chocoholics! If chocolate is your weakness, or you like the finest in sweet culinary art, Quito is the place to indulge it. Annually, Ecuador's capital hosts Salón del Chocolate, bringing together award-winning chocolatiers, artisan producers, pastry chefs, and thousands of chocolate lovers to celebrate one of the country's greatest treasures, cacao.
From Bean to Bar
From silky dark chocolate and handcrafted truffles to rich drinking chocolate and inventive desserts, the festival is a celebration of everything cacao. Tastings, live demonstrations, chocolate-making workshops, and cooking classes offer the chance to dive deep into the craft while meeting the people who grow, roast, and transform Ecuador's prized cacao into world-class chocolate.
Ecuador's Chocolate Legacy
Cacao and chocolate has been part of Ecuador's story for thousands of years. The country is home to the celebrated Nacional cacao variety, prized for its delicate floral aroma and exceptional flavour, and today remains one of the world's leading producers of fine-flavour cacao. For many of the world's best chocolatiers, Ecuador is where great chocolate begins.
A Feast for Chocolate Lovers
As well as sampling exceptional chocolate, visitors can explore artisan displays, watch renowned chocolatiers compete for prestigious awards, and admire spectacular chocolate sculptures that are almost too beautiful to eat. Whether you're discovering new flavours or picking up a few indulgent treats, every corner of the Salón del Chocolate festival celebrates Ecuador's passion and talent for chocolate.
Salón del Chocolate is more than a festival—it's a celebration of the people, craftsmanship, and extraordinary cacao that have earned Ecuador its place among the world's great chocolate destinations. For anyone with a sweet tooth, it's one delicious reason to visit Quito.