Top San Cristóbal de las Casas Classes & Workshops

Immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of Chiapas with a hands-on cooking experience that celebrates the open-fire techniques of Northern Mexico. Starting at the lively Plaza del Cerrillo, explore a local market to select fresh ingredients, chilies, and herbs. In a cozy kitchen workshop, guided by a bilingual chef, you'll roast ingredients, grind salsas in a molcajete, and craft heirloom corn tortillas. This sensory journey culminates in a communal feast featuring a seasonal three-course menu, complemented by refreshing traditional drinks and a digital recipe book to recreate the magic at home.

Work with clay and feel it between your hands. We will learn about traditional prehispanic ways of clay preparation and pottery handcraft. We will visit a potter family in their house-workshop for the workshop where we have a typical breakfast. But we go furter that that: we may walk in a field or see a production at a local bakery, all depends on availibility and your interests. One is sure: this is experience is a genuine interaction with local people. We will not only learn about Tseltal living culture but also we will share and live it. If you are interested in other dates or bigger groups, CONTACT US.

Discover the roots of local cuisine in San Cristobal de Las Casas with the Breadmaking Workshop. In this interactive workshop, an expert Cheff will take you through the breadmaking process, from mixing the ingredients to the final bake. This welcoming space offers all the necessary materials, allowing families and groups of friends to immerse themselves in this rich tradition. At the end, enjoy freshly baked bread, accompanied by a coffee tasting, where you can appreciate its various aromas and flavors in perfect harmony with your creation.

Chiapan amber is only found in this state of the country. In this workshop you will learn to work beautiful amber. You can take it with you wherever you go.

Combine visits to the Palenque archaeological site (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the waterfalls at Misolha and Agua Azul in a single tour from San Cristóbal de las Casas. Spend a few hours learning about Mayan culture at the important archaeological site with your guide, then move on to the waterfalls to cool off and take in the natural scenery. Breakfast, and round-trip hotel transportation included.

Combine visits to Sumidero Canyon and the Magic Chiapa de Corzo on this adventure from San Cristobal de las Casas. With your guide pointing out the flora and fauna, take a boat ride through the canyon on the Grijalva River, admiring in the towering canyon walls around you. Stop next at the Magic Town (Pueblo Magico) of Chiapa de Corzo, where a walking tour will take you to the city's central fountain, formed of mudejar-style brickwork. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation included.