The History of Chocolate: Toltec, Spanish and Aztec Take http://www.chocolatecurb.com/the-history-of-cho... Duke of Chocolate’s take on History of Chocolate from back in the day. I mean pre-Spanish, during Aztec times in the Yucatan Peninsula, which a popular vacation spot these days. I always find history with a special point of view extremely fascinating. Without further adieu. I present you the history of chocolate with a Yucatan Peninsula twist.