Top Guanajuato Classes & Workshops

I have been a jeweler for almost six years, I have my signature fine jewelry brand called Azin. I have won awards for artisanal creativity and design as well as participated in jewelry exhibitions. I am part of a collective of women jewelers called Colectivo Soberana. There is no better place to create with silver than Guanajuato, with its mines and its rich past in mining veins.

San Miguel de Allende is a fantastic Colonial town full of history, color and art, captivating views at every corner. This activity will help you feel like a local artist. No experience is needed but experience artists have found it fun and inspiring. You'll be guided step by step in creating an unique painting capturing the beauty of Mexico. All the materials will be ready and waiting for you. Add this unforgettable experience to your amazing trip.

Mexican Gastronomy was recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in November 2010, by UNESCO. For me, it is a pleasure to show part of the Mexican cultural heritage; based on traditional recipes with a contemporary twist. If travelers so wish, they are taken on a tour of the local market where they can view fresh produce at its best. We will teach them to make the most traditional dishes of Mexican cuisine, where they will be able to use techniques inherited from generations.

This experience stands out for merging two cultural icons of Mexico: artisan tequila and traditional mojigangas. Not only will you taste five expressions of Tequila Code 1530, but you will also immerse yourself in local folk art by painting your own mojiganga. Everything happens in an intimate and artistic space in the heart of San Miguel de Allende. It is a sensory, creative and deeply Mexican experience, perfect for those who seek to take more than a memory: an authentic connection with culture. Come and experience the art of San Miguel with a glass of tequila in hand!

Join this private cooking class, taught by a professional chef, to learn about the culinary history of Mexico as well as cooking tips and techniques while making delicious and authentic Mexican recipes. We'll start with "Sopa de Tortilla" and a Veracruz-style Snapper filet cooked in a banana leaf, followed by a beloved Mexican dessert, Buñuelos (Mexican fritters served with a syrup sauce.) Everything we cook, we'll eat together, too. Requests are accepted for a unique gastronomic experience tailored to you!

Take your culinary skills to the next level during a cooking class in San Miguel de Allende. Enjoy step-by-step guidance as you prepare mole sauce, enmoladas, and traditional Mexican rice. Dishes and recipes can be altered to accommodate any dietary restrictions you may have. Once everything is ready, sit down to enjoy the meal with a glass of regional wine and a cacao chocolate drink.

Discover the wonders of San Miguel de Allende cuisine, without the language barrier, on this walking tour. Soak up rich culinary history and traditions as sample delicious churros, chocolate, mole, ceviche and more. Admire the city’s Spanish baroque architecture and learn about the local history along the way.

Our classes will be taught by a certified un-Chef, with which they will travel through Mexico with the flavors that we will be tasting and the traditional techniques with which we will be working throughout the class. As we will try some drinks made with a liquor of Mexican origin from different regions of the country. Also during the class the chef instructor will explain the origin and use of the ingredients they cook, as well as part of the history of the dishes made with those ingredients. This is an experience for us to have dinner with friends, one of our main objectives is to meet them and that we can transmit our culture through our traditional food, which is a heritage of humanity.

Discover the rich traditions and techniques of pre-Hispanic Mexican cooking during a 3-hour, private cooking class and meal with a warm and wonderful Mexican grandmother in her home kitchen. Isabel is incredibly passionate about pre-Hispanic cooking - so get ready to make salsa picante in a traditional molcajete and prepare a meal alongside your host that features the "three sisters". Enjoy the personal experience of a private class so you can learn every step of the recipe, practice your Spanish or just enjoy Mexican hospitality at its very best. When you are done cooking, sit down to share a hearty meal followed by a traditional Mexican treat.

Get an inside look at what it takes to uncover ancient ruins by visiting Cañada de La Virgen on an archaeologist-led tour. Your guide took part in the site’s 2004 excavation, giving him a unique insight into the relatively-recently uncovered Mesoamerican complex. As you tour the site he can share details you can’t discover on your own and would likely miss on a different guided tour.

Walking through the historic district of San Miguel de Allende is a great way to discover this town’s beautiful hidden enclaves and must-see attractions alike. This private San Miguel walking tour introduces you to the city’s charms with unparalleled personal attention. Chat with your guide about everyday life in the city and ask unlimited questions as you head to top sights such as the central square, important churches, and historical monuments.

Dive headfirst into San Miguel de Allende’s foodie scene as you visit not one but five of the city’s top restaurants on this tasting tour. With a food-loving guide on hand to explain each dish to you, learn about traditional ingredients and chat with local chefs as you sample jicama shrimp tacos, chile en nogada, and other tasty bites.

If you're artistic, or would just like to learn, this Mexican painting class provides the tips and inspiration to create Mexican-themed art. You can choose to focus on portraits, landscapes, or still lifes, and will start by learning about Mexican principles of art and beauty. Paint from models, photos, or props. Produce a work of art to display at home and remember your time in San Miguel de Allende by.

Maestra Isis Rodriguez is a world renown and internationally recognized artist with a B.F.A in painting. She has been teaching for over 20 years and has lived in Mexico for 20 years. Voted best art teacher in San Miguel, her art classes are one of the few in San Miguel that blends art with Mexican culture, structured under the spiritual philosophy of "nepantla", a 16th Century Nahua word that means "in the middle of things". Models and reference materials are indigenous to this region and students are given oral art and cultural history lectures, introduction to contemporary Mexican and Latin American modern music while working. Beginners and all levels welcomed. This 4 Day Mexican Art Class is an intensive class from 10am to 4pm Mon-Thurs that can explore different mediums, ink, drawing, pastel, watercolor, and oils. All styles from realistic to abstract can be explored.

Pilates Reformer in downtown San Miguel de Allende Looking for a different experience during your trip? ✨ At our boutique studio, we invite you to try a Pilates Reformer class guided by certified teachers in wellness and movement. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or advanced – each session is designed to help you strengthen your body, release stress and connect with your energy. We also offer private pilates mat and yoga classes at home.

In this class led by two professional chefs (You choose in English or Spanish), you will run the complete process of tacos al pastor from scratch. You will prepare the marinade using dried hydrated chilies, spices and acidic elements, learning proportions, roasting and grinding to achieve depth and balance. You will marinate the protein (or vegetable alternative) by applying correct timing and cooking techniques to obtain proper caramelization and flavor development without overcooking. You will work with nixtamalized corn dough, adjusting hydration, uniform pressing and comal cooking to achieve tortillas with elasticity and optimal point. You will make two sauces using roasting and grinding techniques, balancing acidity, itching and saltiness to complement the fat and texture of the dish. Finally, you will assemble and taste your tacos applying proportion and structural balance. The class brings transferable technique, process control and real culinary understanding, not just a recipe.

Avoid the hassles of driving in an unknown place or the inconvenience of public transportation with this private transfer between Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende. Save time for more important vacation activities. Travel with confidence knowing you are in good hands with a trained driver.

Maestra Isis Rodriguez is a world renown and internationally recognized artist with a B.F.A in painting. She has been teaching for over 20 years and has lived in Mexico for 20 years. Voted best art teacher in San Miguel, her art classes are one of the few in San Miguel that blends art with Mexican culture, structured under the spiritual philosophy of "nepantla", a 16th Century Nahua word that means "in the middle of things". Models and reference materials are indigenous to this region and students are given oral art and cultural history lectures, introduction to contemporary Mexican and Latin American modern music while working. Beginners and all levels welcomed. This 2 Day Mexican Art Class explores different mediums, ink, drawing, pastel, watercolor, and oils. All styles from realistic to abstract can be explored.

This experience is more like Mezcal workshop, on the firs part we show, process, classification, geographical situation, agaves and regions, and then in the practical part you will have a blind comparative tasting between the different areas and agaves, everything leaded by a professional agave specialist and international sommelier

The only workshop in Guanajuato where a creative experience in the ceramic trade is offered. Students have the freedom to experiment and create unique pieces completely utilitarian or decorative. They will also learn to perform local and traditional techniques of the region and the state.

Con la ayuda de una chef norteña, aprenderás a cocinar un platillo representativo y de los más ricos que ofrece esta parte de México. Se explicará un poco de historia de esta cocina y al final podrás degustar el platillo en nuestro acogedor comedor

With the help of a local chef, you'll discover the authentic cuisine of San Miguel de Allende. The experience begins with a tour of an organic garden, where you'll harvest fresh, seasonal ingredients. You'll learn unique cooking techniques and create Mexican dishes you can easily replicate at home. During the class, enjoy local beverages like aguas frescas, craft beers, and regional wines. An interactive, fun, and flavorful activity awaits you!

An immersion in the art of blending, where you can design your own exclusive blend using special expressions available only in this space. A sensory, educational and personalized experience for those who want to explore tequila from a deeper perspective.