Top Puerto Vallarta Classes & Workshops

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!

Step into authentic Mexican ranch life and discover the flavors of Jalisco in a fun, interactive cooking experience. Learn to make handmade tortillas and traditional recipes alongside local hosts who share generations of culinary knowledge. Surrounded by mountains and fresh air, this experience blends culture, flavor, and connection in a truly unique setting.

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.

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.

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.

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 an authentic taste of Mexico--with a twist--on this excursion. You are invited to the home of an internationally trained chef who returned home to bring his own special flair to traditional cuisine. This personalized tour starts with a visit to the market to select the best ingredients for your meal. Return to Chef’s home to cook together before sitting down to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Learn how raw cacao gets processed into chocolate during this private chocolate-making experience in Puerto Vallarta. Listen to the history and cultural significance of cacao to Mexico as you master time-tested techniques. Get hands-on guidance from a chef. Leave with your own tasty creation to take back home.

Mary will connect to your Spirit Guides, Angels & Ancestors using her intuition & psychic vision. A unique story just for you! using multiple Tarot decks & Oracle cards. Your private reading will be inside Xocodiva Cafe, just 4 blocks from the beach! Enjoy a chocolate truffle and coffee or tropical smoothie as part of your experience. You will have a unique tarot reading just for you. No reading is alike. Ask any questions that are on your mind and the cards fly out onto the table reviling your truths, giving you insights and clarity on your next steps forward in life! Note: this is for entertainment purposes only, yet you will have the experience that can change the course of your life for the better!.

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.

Delve into the vibrant world of Mexican cuisine with a hands-on salsa workshop in Puerto Vallarta. This immersive experience teaches you the art of crafting authentic salsas using traditional techniques, including the use of a molcajete and fire-roasting methods. Guided by certified culinary enthusiasts, uncover the secrets of regional chilies and fresh ingredients while learning about the cultural significance of salsa in Mexican traditions. Customize your spice level, savor tastings, and take home your own handmade creations. Perfect for food lovers seeking a unique culinary adventure in Mexico.

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.

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.

Indulge in a 2-hour journey to discover the mystical world of oil painting. This class delves into the many facets of oil, exploring its unique features and versatile applications. With the guidance of your expert teacher, master the craft at a pace that suits your learning style. And that's not all, you'll also unlock a treasure trove of mixed techniques that will expand your painting horizons. All the tools you need—paint, brushes, and top-notch instructions—are included.

Take home more than souvenirs from your stay in Puerto Vallarta during this half-day art class led by professional artist Douglas Simonson. Escape from the midday heat in his Romantic Zone studio as you pick up the basics of color mixing, painting techniques, and more in a hands-on class suitable for all ages and ability levels.

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.

Learn how to surf or improve your skills with a surf lesson in Punta Mita, a short drive from Sayulita and Puerto Vallarta. If you're a beginner, you'll learn all about the ins and outs of surfing with a professional instructor, who will help you gain confidence on the water. More advanced students will have the chance to improve their form and get pointers as they practice.

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 cooking class is special because it’s more than a class; it’s a warm, authentic cultural experience in the heart of Puerto Vallarta. Chef Julio shares family recipes passed down through generations, teaching you not only how to cook but why each dish matters in Mexican culture. His passion and storytelling make the class engaging, fun, and deeply personal. You learn in a beautiful open-air terrace kitchen, using fresh local ingredients, and you leave with skills, memories, and flavors you can bring home, making this experience truly unforgettable. - Local market visit to discover authentic ingredients. - Open-air terrace kitchen with city and ocean views. - Use of fresh, local ingredients. - Enjoy the dishes you prepare in a cozy setting. - Includes a digital recipe booklet to recreate at home. - Blends culture, history, and Mexican gastronomy. - Perfect for foodies, families, couples, and curious travelers. - Central location in the heart of Puerto Vallarta.

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.

Try one of the iconic Mexican drinks on this tasting experience in Puerto Vallarta. Known as Tequila’s mysterious, cool uncle, Mezcal has been making waves internationally but can rarely be found outside of Mexico. Visit four small distilleries of Mezcal on this tour and sample this liquor distilled from the agave plant.

This is a great way to capture and share vintage style photography and an art inspired souvenir for life. We will be around beautiful Mexican art and murals. Waves and sand castles - the arcs- flea markets and street artists. We will capture the authenticity of Mexican spirit with snapshots. You will see many memorable sites like Elizabeth Taylor’s home and the famous swinging bridge to the beautifully famed street art and the Arcos in the ocean. This all is taken with the state of art Polaroid by Fuji.

This experience is distinguished by its complete focus on tequila and margarita culture. It’s not just a cocktail class: attendees learn the history of the cocktail, taste different tequilas, create their own versions with fresh fruits and artisan Jamaican salt, all guided by a professional mixologist in an authentic local environment.