Top Costa Maya Cooking Classes

Do you want to learn to make authentic Mexican salsas and guacamole, drink margaritas and learn how to dance salsa on the beach?Then this is the tour for you!Stop at a Beach Mexican Restaurant with a beautiful view for a hand’s-on cooking class.Your guide will take you through the steps of making authentic Mexican salsas and guacamole from the freshest ingredients. You’ll have tortilla chips to taste your creations and can take the recipes home with you.Quench your thirst with complimentary margaritas, Mexican beer, or flavored waters. Afterwards, your guide will show you how to step,sway and get into the groove of Latin America’s most famous dance - the Salsa! Follow step-by step instructions and you’ll soon be ready for the dance floor. After your class, you’ll have free time to enjoy the beach break.When time’s up, you have the option to either return to your ship or stay at Beach Club and extend your day in this tropical paradise.

Created and hosted by the founders of Tierra Mojada, The Mayan Cacao Ritual is an intimate adults-only experience limited to four guests. Every session is personally hosted, creating a personalized journey where you don’t just taste chocolate; you make it yourself. Grind. Discover. Craft. Taste. Your journey begins with cacao beans and a traditional volcanic stone metate. Grind the cacao by hand and transform it into a cacao paste, then use it to craft your own artisan truffles with premium seeds, nuts, and more. Next, indulge in single-origin chocolate fondue paired with traditional Mexican sweets and chili mango. Finish with a chocolate pairing featuring premium Tequila, Mezcal, Wine, and Coffee Liqueur, discovering how different flavors reveal new dimensions in our single-origin chocolate. Prefer an alcohol-free option? Enjoy our cold-brew tea pairing. You'll leave with your own handcrafted truffles, unforgettable memories, and a story to share long after your cruise has ended.

When your cruise ship docks at the port of Casa Maya, don't waste time waiting for buses or haggling with taxis. Instead, maximize limited time on a shore excursion to the ancient Mayan city of Chacchoben. Learn more about the archaeological site with a guide as you admire relics that were only discovered in the late 20th century. Round-trip transport from the port in an air-conditioned minivan is included so you don't need to worry about getting back in time.

The Bacalar Lagoon was once a haven for Caribbean pirates but has become one of the Yucatan's most beautiful places to visit. Join a small group and take a guided tour from Costa Maya to the 7-colored lagoon for a day of swimming and exploring. Visit the Cocalitos and Black cenotes as well as the Pirate Channel, where precious wood was once smuggled.

You will spend approx 3hrs youll learning about essentials of a Mexican Kitchen, the secret of the roasted salsa and Guacamole, how to use different ingredients, what it takes to make mouth-watering salsa and fresh guacamole You will have your own cooking station! Vegetarians are welcome! You will learn to prepare step by step your own dishes, We will prepare it with a local beer You can delight our famous tamarind, mango, strawberry and jamaica Margaritas. After the cooking classes you can relax in our beach you can also take a relaxing massage with our therapist.

Uncover the vibrant tastes of Mexico in a hands-on cooking class at Jaime's Restaurant, the premier culinary destination in Costa Maya. Under the guidance , participants will master the art of preparing traditional dishes, including fresh guacamole and homemade salsas, while gaining insight into the rich culinary heritage of the Caribbean coast. In this relaxed beachside atmosphere, learn about the unique ingredients and stories that define Mexican cuisine. After the class, enjoy your delicious creations paired with drinks from the open bar, all while soaking in stunning ocean views.

Discover Mexico's ancient Mayan history and beautiful landscapes during this shore excursion from the Costa Maya dock. First, head to the Chacchoben archaeological site for a guided tour of the ancient Mayan site that dates back to 200 BC. Then, head to Bacalar Lagoon, famous for its colorful waters, and enjoy time to swim, sunbathe, or even kayak.

The host will introduce you and you will taste flavors of Mexican beers, you will try 100% artisanal beers, some flavors are unique as they may be limited editions that will surprise you, he will explain a little about each style, you will enjoy the sea breeze while eating a delicious Mexican-style guacamole, in addition to a shot of the house tequila. Once the tasting is over, you can access the beach and have facilities such as showers and bathrooms. You will have free time to enjoy the Caribbean coast.

Make the most of your private shore excursion with a visit to the Kohunlich Mayan Ruins. Journey through the rolling hills and tropical rainforest of lower Quintana Roo, passing by Bacalar Lagoon. At the site, explore the elaborately planned city with pyramids, citadels, and plazas, and admire the massive, well-preserved Sun God masks.

Combine two top attractions while on shore at Costa Maya. Get picked up at the cruise port and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the historic Mayan ruins at Cacchoben, which date to 200BC. Afterwards, head to Bacalar Lagoon, also know as the Seven Colors Lagoon, with stops at Cenote Emeralda, Black Cenote and the infamous Pirates Channel. Also included are lunch, snacks, water and alcoholic beverages.