Top Puerto Vallarta Classes & Workshops

You will learn how to cook salsa de molcajete, guacamole, mouthwatering enchiladas and tostada. You will get to taste our own brand of Mezcal and Tequila made organically in small batches. You’ll discover the unique flavours of local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life.

Learn all about chocolate production, from pod to pastry, and get the chance to sample some artisanal chocolate yourself with this visit to Planeta Cacao, a cacao garden near Puerto Vallarta. You'll learn all about the importance of chocolate in pre-Colombian times, see how it's cultivated, and learn all about the process of preparing it for consumption.

More than a cooking class, this is Gaby’s Signature Cultural & Culinary Experience, guided by Chef Julio, a native Puerto Vallarta chef. Discover the city through its food, history and traditions as you explore local streets and visit a market to learn about fresh Mexican ingredients. Then return to Gaby’s open-air rooftop kitchen, with city and Pacific Ocean views, for a hands-on cooking experience using family recipes passed down through generations. Come hungry! You’ll prepare and enjoy a generous Mexican feast, learn authentic techniques, make unforgettable memories, and finish with a traditional raicilla tasting. - Guided cultural walk through Puerto Vallarta. - Traditional local market visit. - Hands-on cooking with Chef Julio. - Open-air rooftop kitchen with city and ocean views. - Generous Mexican feast to enjoy together. - Traditional Tequila tasting. - Digital recipe booklet included. - Located in Historic Downtown Puerto Vallarta.

Gaby’s Restaurant invites you to immerse yourself in a vibrant Mexican cooking journey right in Puerto Vallarta. Under the guidance of a local chef, create beloved dishes like crispy taquitos or flautas, fresh handmade corn tortillas, zesty guacamole, and two signature salsas. Savor a refreshing margarita while cooking on the rooftop, surrounded by the lively atmosphere. Finish with delightful churros dusted in cinnamon sugar, all while enjoying the rich flavors and traditions of Mexican cuisine. This hands-on experience is perfect for food lovers, families, and friends seeking an authentic culinary adventure.

See Puerto Vallarta from a different perspective—the air—during this exciting parasailing tour. Start your flight from the beach, rather than on the water, which means that you can fly much higher and see more of the surrounding area. Feel the wind in your hair as you soar above the beach and city and enjoy unparalleled views of the region.

If you’ve always wanted to learn how to surf, now’s your chance. This private experience picks you up at your accommodation and takes you to the best Puerto Vallarta area beach for your skill level depending on conditions. You’ll start by stretching and practicing positioning on land before heading into the water to hang ten. Thoughtful details like healthy snacks, pictures, and round-trip transport make this a seamless experience.

Perfect blend of nature, flavor, and relaxation—all in one unforgettable day. You’ll soak in natural volcanic hot springs hidden deep in the jungle, taste our rare small-batch organic tequilas crafted with passion, and enjoy a mouthwatering Mexican BBQ made with love. And just when you think it can’t get better, we top it off with a relaxing foot massage by the pool. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a sensory escape you won’t find anywhere else. Treat yourself—you’ve earned it.

Mole poblano is a spicy chocolate sauce that is served over meat. Learn about this Mexican dish during a hands-on cooking class in Puerto Vallarta. Visit a local market to purchase ingredients, including Mexcian cacao and chilies, and learn to make this dish from start to finish with a group of no more than five participants. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor and take home a jar of your mole.

Experience Puerto Vallarta's delicious food scene on this half-day food-focused walking tour. With an expert foodie leading the way, sample the city’s diverse array of edible delights, from tacos to sweets, on a culinary adventure. Stop at several spots to sample the food and learn more about Puerto Vallarta’s history. This small-group tour ensures plenty of personalized attention, and the chance to ask questions.

This hands-on workshop combines the vibrant flavors of our Mexican hand-crafted chocolate with the precision of French patisserie techniques. Our knowledgeable instructors guide you every step of the way, ensuring a memorable and educational experience. You get to indulge in your own handmade chocolate macarons, making it both a sweet and rewarding activity!

Let a foodie guide lead you through the streets of Old Town Puerto Vallarta on a food and cocktail tour of the resort town. This walking tour includes food tastings of tacos and desserts along with six Mexican cocktails served by expert mixologists. Learn about the cultural roots of spirits such as mezcal, tequila, pulque, and raicilla. Numbers are limited to ensure an intimate, sociable small-group experience.

Get a taste of local life and learn how to make traditional Mexican staples like ceviche, guacamole, or mole sauce. This small-group cooking class in Puerto Vallarta starts with a visit to the local market before you get hands on in the home of a master chef. Afterward, sit down to enjoy your meal and toast with a glass of tequila.

Swap sunbathing for chocolate making on a visit to ChocoMuseo in Puerto Vallarta, ideal for choccy enthusiasts, families, or couples. Learn about Mesoamerica’s often-overlooked history of chocolate as you explore the museum with your guide, then get hands-on experience tempering, molding, and decorating your own cacao creations to take home.

Get the real Mexican experience at Oscars Distillery, a unique beach front distillery with its own tequila and raicilla brand. We are the only distillery in Puerto Vallarta. Just walking distance from Puerto Vallarta Malecon you will be given more insight into the process of Mexican Spirits and even how is best to drink them! Learn about agave distilled spirits, does and don'ts, and try the best tequila you have ever tried.

Eat your way through a portion of Puerto Vallarta on this decadent eating and walking tour. Stroll the streets of Emiliano Zapata and 5 de Deciembre neighborhoods, stopping along the way to sample some local edible delights. Visit 4 different taco stands and carts to eat delicious al pastor, fresh seafood, and other varieties. All the while, learn about the history of the neighborhoods from your trusty local guide.

This immersive culinary adventure awakens all your senses — from a blind tasting that surprises your palate to the vibrant colors and aromas of a local market. Connect with passionate locals, discover ancestral food traditions, and enjoy a full experience that includes a market visit, hands-on cooking class, and a fun raicilla cocktail workshop. It’s authentic, interactive, and deliciously unforgettable.

This fun chocolate-making class is something a little different from the usual Puerto Vallarta activities. Explore the ChocoMuseo and learn the process cacao beans are put through as they become the delicious chocolate sweets we know and love. You’ll get hands-on experience making Mexican chocolate drinks and a chocolate bar you can take home.

Get a unique perspective of the rainforest as you soar through the treetops straight into a tequila bar during this canopy tour, which begins with an optional speedboat ride. On Puerto Vallarta’s first-ever zipline circuit, cover miles on strong cables suspended 328 feet (100 meters) in the air and enjoy panoramic vistas. Conclude the exhilarating experience with time to swim, kayak, and race down a waterslide, or greet the diverse wildlife of the on-site menagerie.

Ride the waves on this private surfing lesson from Puerto Vallarta. After an easy drive to Punta Mita, receive tailored instruction according to your level of experience. Learn maneuvers on the beach and then hit point break! After the lesson, dial down your adrenaline with drinks and snacks at a local bar. Transport from a central location in Puerto Vallarta included.

Embrace Puerto Vallarta’s rich art and cultural heritage by putting your own creativity to the test. This small-group painting class is the ideal way to learn more about watercolors while also improving your own skills as a painter. Whether you’re an enthusiastic artist looking to hone your skills or a beginner wanting to experience painting for the first time, local artist Veronica Rangel is on-hand to offer tips, guidance, and new techniques.

Learn to make traditional churros from scratch. Enjoy a guided tasting of artisanal tequilas, followed by a taco feast with handmade tortillas, fresh molcajete salsa, and a lemon margarita.

Experience Mexican Mixology in a Cantina with live music and entertainment in an artistic setting. Take your social media selfies with one of our many Day of the Dead Catrina Murals! Put on costumes and become part of the show!

Delve into the rich history of chocolate with Cacao Magico's engaging classes in Puerto Vallarta. Choose from three unique sessions tailored to your interests. The Chocolate Expert, where you’ll explore chocolate tasting and tempering in a 90-minute journey. The Chocolate Lover, a one-hour adventure crafting delightful treats, or The Chocolate Express for a brief but sweet overview. Perfect for both adults and children, these interactive classes offer a creative experience in chocolate-making that promises fun and learning for everyone. Unleash your inner chocolatier and take home delicious goodies to savor.

Eat your way through a culture-rich part of Puerto Vallarta on a food tour of the local Pitillal neighborhood. With the guide by your side, get acquainted with the many flavors and cooking styles of Mexico. Go beyond the realm of the average tourist and indulge in dishes such as slow-cooked meat, tacos, freshly grilled shrimp, churros, and much more. The small group ensures a lot of personalized attention.