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1820 Amauulu Rd

Hilo, HI 96720

+1 (808) 987-3649

https://lavaloha.com

We are growers and makers of single origin, 100% Hawaiian chocolate. Our 1,000 acre cacao farm is set high on the slopes of Mauna Kea, just outside of Hilo, where the rich volcanic soil adds depth and flavor to our cocoa beans. We invite you to take the scenic drive up to our Visitor Center where you'll be welcomed with sweeping mauka to makai views. Enjoy samples of our handcrafted chocolates at the Visitor Center & Gift Shop! Embark on a Tree-to-Chocolate Tour with our knowledgeable guides where you'll explore our cacao orchards, walk through our chocolate processing facilities, visit the chocolate lounge and learn about the tree-to-chocolate journey. Our vast lanai (porch) is a great place to take in the views of Hilo. Entrance to our Visitor Center & Gift Shop is free and open to the public.

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5.0268 reviews

Sharon K.

11/10/2025

This has been an amazing experience. Didn't even know we had this amazing chocolate farm here on our island. Learning about the different trees and how they make chocolate. And WOW. The taste of...

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Brian M.

11/13/2025

Awesome!! Yes it's a drive up the mountain, yes it's a little off the beaten path but extremely worth every second and mile driven. The tour was the best tour on the big island of Hawaii. Our tour...

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Jessie W.

3/31/2025

Our Farm Tour exceeded expectations! How we wish every tour guide in the world were like Jess -- soo friendly & upbeat, rattles off facts as if from a script but never batting an eye. We arrived...

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Mai L.

10/6/2025

Chocolate farm where the chocolate is grown and processed there. Most surprising thing for me is to try cacao nectar juice with hint of lychee and lime together. Very refreshing and yummy.

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Jane R.

10/27/2025

Came from Kona side to do the tour. Well worth 1 hr 45 minutes excursion to see countryside and dramatic change in climate-Hilo gets the most rain in US! Great tour includes eating the cocoa fruit...

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