Top Riviera Maya & the Yucatan Cooking Classes - page 3

Duration: 1 hour Include a certificate of recognition courtesy short Sauce tasting During the experience, it will be possible to share family recipes, cook in a traditional way using the main ingredients that characterize us, I want to share my riches as a Mexican embodied in a dish that stands out for its simplicity and warm welcome to every visitor, creating reasons to soak up and fall in love with Mexico with traditional and authentic dishes. Also share my culinary knowledge.

Immerse yourself in Mexican cuisine and make several traditional dishes with this small-group cooking class in Playa del Carmen. Ideal for food lovers, learn to prepare Aguas Frescas and Antojitos Mexicanos along with a main of Chile Rellenos with Pipian or Mole Paste, or Cielo, Mar y Tierra Molcajete for seafood lovers.

Have you ever seen a kitchen with six different stoves? Here we have it, and you and your partner, family and friends, can use it! Amazing, isn't it? The best way to enjoy a culinary experience is by having all the guests cook at the same time, and we make that happen! It’s a wonderful opportunity to have fun, learn from one another, and share culinary tips while also benefiting from the main chef's suggestions. A lovely garden atmosphere completes the experience! Transportation from/to downtown Playa del Carmen is included too, from an official meeting point, avoiding you to get public transport.

During your time in Mexico, ensure you experience the white sands and turquoise waters of Isla Mujeres. This catamaran adventure has multiple options to choose from. Book the entry-level package with an open bar of Mexican drinks; upgrade to add a buffet lunch and transfers; or opt for the premium experience on a smaller catamaran, with international drinks, a boxed lunch, and transfers. All packages except premium exclude dock fees.

If you're looking for a fun, hands-on culinary experience with a local this class is the perfect fit for you! Recipes: Guided by our expert instructor, you’ll prepare a variety of seafood dishes infused with Mexico's bold and signature flavors. Snacks: We will also bring some Mexican snacks for you to try. Drinks: all you care to make and drink margaritas, beers, bottled water and Mexican iced tea. Beer sold separately. All ingredients for the BBQ, along with unlimited margaritas and water, are included in the price—no hidden fees!

What makes this experience special is the authentic connection with local life in Mérida. You’ll explore the city’s most traditional market, meet vendors who have preserved their family recipes for generations, and cook inside a real Yucatecan home. This is not just a class — it’s an immersive cultural exchange where you learn, taste, and live the region’s culinary traditions firsthand.

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.

Find the best prices and earlier availability, search: divewithin . art All sessions are fully private. No shared groups or crowds. Each experience is thoughtfully curated with intention and care. Hands-on cooking class in Mérida to discover a variety of ancestral Mexican flavors by crafting salsas, handmade tortillas & picaditas with fresh local ingredients. + Enjoy a traditional agua fresca while learning about ingredients and traditional procedures in Mexican cuisine. + Use a molcajete to blend your ingredients. Learn all the secrets for crafting rich, smoky and raw tangy salsas as spicy as you decide. + Craft your own corn masa and create handmade tortillas from scratch. +Transform your tortillas into ancestral, delicious picaditas, and taste a variety of traditional Mexican flavors. + Enjoy your personalized dishes and lets talk about food, culture and more! You’ll take home recipes full of authentic Mexican taste! Lets have fun!

Indulge in a personalized culinary journey with Chef Jorge Criado, a trained expert from Le Cordon Bleu in Mexico. This private chef experience allows you to savor a bespoke menu crafted just for you, whether for a romantic dinner or a special celebration. With an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients, enjoy dishes like roasted octopus with chili dressing or coconut shrimp with achiote sauce, expertly prepared to delight your palate. Each dish tells a story, bringing together world-class techniques and vibrant flavors that create unforgettable moments at your table.

The tour will take place in the first and only distillery in Cozumel! Our distillates are crafted entirely in-house with the utmost care, ensuring the finest quality in every sip. During the class, you'll sample our signature cocktails while learning about the intricate process behind our rum and gin production. Our knowledgeable guide will take you on a tour of the distillery, revealing the magic behind our craft. As you explore our facilities, you'll be treated to excellent pairings as an aperitif, enhancing your tasting experience. To cap off the experience, our expert bartender will guide you as you prepare your own cocktails with Rum and Gin. Get your cocktail shaker in hand, you'll unleash your creativity and enjoy the satisfaction of crafting your perfect drink. An appetizer and one order of Tacos per person will be perfect to pair this experience. All cocktails and drinks will be prepared with the Rum and Gin produced in Cozumel's first distillery.

Chocolate dates back thousands of years in Mexico, but most travelers in Cancun stick to eating the popular sweet, not understanding how it’s made. Ideal for anyone looking for a crash course in all things cocoa, this small-group workshop leads you through the history and processing of chocolate, from bean to bar. Make your own chocolates to take home, and indulge in a tasting of artisanal chocolates.

Don’t just eat the Mexican food on your Cancun trip, learn how to cook it, too. This small-group cooking class with Chef Alberto features a different menu each day, including barbecue, quesabirrias, tacos, mole, tamales, and cochinita pibil, plus salsas, guacamole, tortillas, and rajas poblanas. You’ll cook together, learning about Mexican culture through its cuisine and local ingredients. Lunch is included. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets can all be accommodated.

Visit a private Mayan community with a small group for an unforgettable adventure. You’ll kayak in a lagoon, zipline above a cenote, and rappel down into a cenote for an unforgettable swim. After, you’ll visit a Mexican shaman and undergo a Mayan ceremony before eating a delicious handmade lunch of fresh tortillas, which you’ll help prepare, traditional cochinita pibil pork with rice and beans, and café de olla (Mexican coffee).

This experience is special because it brings together travelers from all around the world to share dance, culture, and delicious food in a warm, welcoming, and uplifting atmosphere. It’s not just an activity—it’s a vibrant community moment where strangers quickly become friends. You’ll connect through music, movement, and hands-on traditions that highlight the true spirit of Mexico. From learning Salsa steps that make everyone laugh and loosen up, to crafting your own Mezcalita, to enjoying a traditional dinner full of authentic flavors, every part of the night is designed to create real memories. What makes it truly unique is the blend of cultural immersion, fun energy, and human connection. You don’t just experience Mexico—you feel it, taste it, dance it, and share it with an international crowd who brings their own stories, smiles, and good vibes. A special night where community, culture, and joy come together.

Elevate your mixology skills in an exclusive hands-on cocktail class. Using the finest local tequilas and mezcals, along with fresh regional fruits, you’ll craft your own signature cocktails under the guidance of expert instructors. Immerse yourself in the sights, aromas, and flavors of each ingredient as you master the art and techniques behind classic Mexican cocktails. This is a truly unforgettable sensory and creative experience.

It is the best and most economical taco tour. It is made and designed to have the best taco experience in Yucatecan cuisine. We have selected the 5 best dishes in the 5 best places in the markets of Mérida. Furthermore, as a guide and as a Mayan, I know first-hand the dishes and ingredients to make your experience on this tour special. It is a tour of great quality and great flavor. You will have the best taco experience.

This experience is designed for travelers who want to discover the true flavors of Mexico beyond the tourist areas. We'll take you to selected local eateries where Mexican families gather to enjoy authentic recipes prepared with passion and tradition. Each stop offer a different taste of Mexican gastronomy, from mouthwatering carnitas and fresh seafood or delicious vegetarian options. Every dish reflects the rich culinary heritage of the region, with bold flavors and fresh ingredients that make Mexican cuisine one of the world's most celebrated. Comfort is part of the experience, with air-conditioned transportation between each restaurant, allowing you to relax and fully enjoy every stop without worrying about logistics. The journey concludes on a sweet note at a traditional Mexican café, where you'll select your favorite dessert and pair it with an exceptional coffee from the state of Oaxaca—or a fine tea if you prefer—the perfect ending to an unforgettable culinary adventure.

This tasting is guided by a certified specialty coffee and fine cacao taster, bringing together years of sensory training and a deep passion for Mexico’s most exceptional flavors. Your host combines professional expertise with a warm, welcoming style, creating an experience that is both educational and deeply enjoyable. What makes this experience truly special is the rare quality of the products you’ll taste — Cup of Excellence–ranked coffee from Finca Las Nieves and award-winning fine aroma chocolates — paired with expert guidance that helps you notice details, aromas, and flavor notes you might otherwise miss. It’s an intimate, curated journey led by someone who lives and breathes these products, making each tasting not just delicious, but unforgettable.

What makes this guided tasting truly unique is the chance to uncover the hidden layers of Mexican culture through food rarely shared with visitors. Beyond sampling fruits, you’ll explore how Mayan and colonial traditions shaped remedies, drinks, and rituals, and why certain flavors only appear in specific seasons. Your host doesn’t just serve bites—he reveals stories of farmers, healers, and families who keep these traditions alive. You’ll discover why cacao-based pozol was once considered sacred, how tamarind became a symbol of healing, and why marquesitas are a festival must-have in Yucatán. This is not a generic food tour; it’s your exclusive pass into Mexico’s edible heritage, designed for curious travelers who want to go deeper than restaurants and resorts. Many guests call it the most colorful and surprising highlight of their trip, and with our 5-star satisfaction guarantee, you can book with complete confidence.

Our Tequila Tasting change people's minds about tequila forever, you will taste from Tequila Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo and Also you will have access to a Nice Beach Resort where you can enjoy a Nice Swimming Pool, Jacuzzy, Beach Area, Umbrellas, Hammocks, Lounge Chairs, Showers and Much More.

Tequila is the go-to drink in Cancun, so there’s no better place to take part in a tequila masterclass and tasting session. In a restaurant in Cancun's hotel zone, you’ll taste seven artisan tequilas, learn how to drink it in traditional Mexican style, and make like a mixologist as you prepare one cocktail.

Step into a real Mexican home in Playa del Carmen and roll up your sleeves for this hands-on experience, where you'll learn to make traditional drinks and appetizers. During these three fun-filled hours, you’ll mix four iconic cocktails — from a tangy Paloma to a refreshing Margarita — each paired with a local appetizer made on the spot, like ceviche, guacamole, or crispy empanadas. Guided by a lively host in a cozy Playa del Carmen home, you’ll discover how Mexicans turn simple ingredients into moments of celebration. Between sips and laughs, you’ll get insider tips, cultural tales, and maybe even a new favorite drink. By the end, you won’t just learn recipes to recreate back home for family and friends — you’ll take home memories, flavors, and the kind of warmth that makes every toast unforgettable. Most travelers say this was the highlight of their trip to Playa del Carmen. And if you don’t feel the same, we’ll give you your money back. That’s our guarantee.

Spend an afternoon learning to cook authentic Mexican dishes in Cozumel. Visit a market to shop for ingredients then learn how to prepare several dishes, including salsas, frijoles churros and al pastor tacos trompitos, with meat on a spit. Afterwards, enjoy your efforts over the dinner table with a special Mexican drink.

Discover the essence of Yucatecan cuisine in this unique hands-on cooking experience. Begin in Mérida’s historic center before heading to a welcoming local home, where you’ll be introduced to the heart of regional cooking: masa. Learn how to prepare and season your own dough, then use it to craft traditional dishes such as empanadas with chaya and cheese, crispy salbutes, and fresh handmade tortillas. Along the way, you’ll also prepare a spicy habanero salsa and a refreshing lemonade. Finally, gather around the table to enjoy the delicious meal you created, finishing with a sweet Yucatecan treat. More than a class, this experience connects you to the flavors, stories, and hospitality that define Yucatán