Puerto Plata - Iguana Mama or other options?

[pjfnme]

Hi all. We’re looking for an independent tour operator for our stop at Amber Cove and want to do a city type tour with food, drinks and sites. I’ve read about Iguana Mama and Ismael tours and have also found a couple of tours that look good via Viator. Iguana Mama was my first choice, but the Eat Drink and Be Merry tour doesn’t go to Del Oro Chocolate Factory. Not a lot of info on the other tour operators so I’m not sure which direction to go. For those who have been, do you consider the Chocolate Factory a must do? Thanks!

[annmarz]

The Del Oro Chocolate Factory was a very worthwhile stop.  Lots of samples, interesting presentation, clean restrooms, good A/C, nice gift shop. The chocolate prices were very good too.