Top Merida Desserts & Sweets

This experience combines archaeology, culture, and tradition in a way few tours do. You will explore Uxmal, one of the most important and best-preserved Mayan cities—accompanied by expert guidance that brings its legends, engineering, and history to life. But what truly sets this tour apart is the visit to the Choco-Story Museum, where you’ll discover the origins of cacao and its role as a form of currency in the Mayan world. Through live demonstrations and interactive exhibits, you’ll see how chocolate was used in rituals and daily life—making history both fascinating and delicious. This tour offers: Two cultural experiences in one day Insightful explanations from knowledgeable staff A balance between historical discovery and cultural immersion A deeper understanding of Mayan life, beliefs, and traditions Perfect for history lovers, families, and curious travelers, this tour goes beyond sightseeing—it tells the story of a civilization.

Eat and drink your way through Merida on a small-group walking tour exploring the city’s vibrant gastronomy. Pausing for treats from markets and local eateries, you’ll get an inside take on the flavors you encounter, including Maya specialties you won’t find beyond the Yucatan. With a local guide sharing info on Merida's history and culture, the tour is a great way to discover the city through its food.

Get acquainted with Yucatecan specialties on this small-group street food tour of Merida. Walk with a local guide to Merida’s main market, a gelato shop, and more. Taste fresh fruit and sample plenty of local dishes, including empanadas, ‘cochinita pibil’ (slow-roasted pork) and ‘panuchos’ (tortillas stuffed with refried black beans). Lunch is seafood (Monday through Saturday) and tacos with marquesitas most Sundays and holidays.

Skip the guesswork of finding authentic tastings with this guided mezcal and chocolate experience in Mexico. Sample five artisanal mezcals and a cocktail, paired with Mexican chocolates and specialty snacks, while learning about the history and production of agave liquor in a small-group setting. With everything included, enjoy a seamless, immersive, and educational tasting experience showcasing Mexico’s culinary heritage.

This tasting stands apart bringing together the rarest and most exceptional expressions of Mexican cacao products that most travelers, and even locals, never have access to. Every chocolate you’ll taste is crafted by master chocolatiers who work exclusively with fine-aroma cacao. This experience features: • Award-winning, limited-edition chocolates created in micro-batches, often unavailable in stores and sourced directly from Mexico’s most celebrated chocolatiers. • True single-origin cacao from biodiverse regions. • A deep cultural and sensory journey where You’ll learn stories, legends, and origins of cacao in Mexico. • A curated selection built on expertise, Your host is a Certified Chocolate and Cacao Taster. • An intimate, elegant setting designed for slow enjoyment, cultural immersion, and meaningful connections. • A tasting you won’t find anywhere else in Mexico. No mass-produced chocolate, no tourist-level products—only the finest expressions of Mexican craftsmanship.