Top San Miguel de Allende Classes & Workshops

Mexican Gastronomy was recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in November 2010, by UNESCO. For me, it is a pleasure to show part of the Mexican cultural heritage; based on traditional recipes with a contemporary twist. If travelers so wish, they are taken on a tour of the local market where they can view fresh produce at its best. We will teach them to make the most traditional dishes of Mexican cuisine, where they will be able to use techniques inherited from generations.

Join this private cooking class, taught by a professional chef, to learn about the culinary history of Mexico as well as cooking tips and techniques while making delicious and authentic Mexican recipes. We'll start with "Sopa de Tortilla" and a Veracruz-style Snapper filet cooked in a banana leaf, followed by a beloved Mexican dessert, Buñuelos (Mexican fritters served with a syrup sauce.) Everything we cook, we'll eat together, too. Requests are accepted for a unique gastronomic experience tailored to you!

San Miguel de Allende is a fantastic Colonial town full of history, color and art, captivating views at every corner. This activity will help you feel like a local artist. No experience is needed but experience artists have found it fun and inspiring. You'll be guided step by step in creating an unique painting capturing the beauty of Mexico. All the materials will be ready and waiting for you. Add this unforgettable experience to your amazing trip.

Discover the rich traditions and techniques of pre-Hispanic Mexican cooking during a 3-hour, private cooking class and meal with a warm and wonderful Mexican grandmother in her home kitchen. Isabel is incredibly passionate about pre-Hispanic cooking - so get ready to make salsa picante in a traditional molcajete and prepare a meal alongside your host that features the "three sisters". Enjoy the personal experience of a private class so you can learn every step of the recipe, practice your Spanish or just enjoy Mexican hospitality at its very best. When you are done cooking, sit down to share a hearty meal followed by a traditional Mexican treat.

Our classes will be taught by a certified un-Chef, with which they will travel through Mexico with the flavors that we will be tasting and the traditional techniques with which we will be working throughout the class. As we will try some drinks made with a liquor of Mexican origin from different regions of the country. Also during the class the chef instructor will explain the origin and use of the ingredients they cook, as well as part of the history of the dishes made with those ingredients. This is an experience for us to have dinner with friends, one of our main objectives is to meet them and that we can transmit our culture through our traditional food, which is a heritage of humanity.

This experience is more like Mezcal workshop, on the firs part we show, process, classification, geographical situation, agaves and regions, and then in the practical part you will have a blind comparative tasting between the different areas and agaves, everything leaded by a professional agave specialist and international sommelier

Take your culinary skills to the next level during a cooking class in San Miguel de Allende. Enjoy step-by-step guidance as you prepare mole sauce, enmoladas, and traditional Mexican rice. Dishes and recipes can be altered to accommodate any dietary restrictions you may have. Once everything is ready, sit down to enjoy the meal with a glass of regional wine and a cacao chocolate drink.

You will live the real process of artisan jewelry in a local studio in San Miguel de Allende, personally guided by us, Alejandra and Jesus, jewelers and teachers passionate about this trade. Each person chooses their own Mexican opal, a unique stone in color and energy, and begins with a small ritual that makes the moment even more special. Then you will work the silver with traditional tools and learn authentic techniques such as cutting, shaping, welding and polishing your own ring. Unlike a conventional tourist activity, this is an intimate, practical and personalized experience. You will take a self-made piece and a significant memory of your trip: something created with your hands, fire and intention in San Miguel de Allende.

Pilates Reformer in downtown San Miguel de Allende Looking for a different experience during your trip? ✨ At our boutique studio, we invite you to try a Pilates Reformer class guided by certified teachers in wellness and movement. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or advanced – each session is designed to help you strengthen your body, release stress and connect with your energy. We also offer private pilates mat and yoga classes at home.

With the help of a local chef, you'll discover the authentic cuisine of San Miguel de Allende. The experience begins with a tour of an organic garden, where you'll harvest fresh, seasonal ingredients. You'll learn unique cooking techniques and create Mexican dishes you can easily replicate at home. During the class, enjoy local beverages like aguas frescas, craft beers, and regional wines. An interactive, fun, and flavorful activity awaits you!

When we first arrived in San Miguel de Allende, the only thing I missed was good cheese. It took some time and effort, but I finally discovered several superb local artisan cheesemakers hiding in plain sight. Known as the Empress of Cheese, I've been studying the art and science of cheese for over 20 years in Canada, the US, France and in Italy and have spent the last few years exploring the culture of Mexican cheese, specifically, artisan made European style cheeses. Now I share my knowledge and the divine cheeses I've found with others. Come learn about the rich history of European influences in Mexican artisan cheese and where to buy, how to serve and pair these cheeses with drinks and condiments and how set up a French inspired cheeseboard. Everything is sourced locally from the artisan cheeses to the herbs, flowers, honey and other ingredients used in the class. The class is held in our home with a view over the city with the beautiful pink marble Parroquia in the center.

Travelers who enjoy the finer things in life will love this 90-minute private drinks tasting with an expert sommelier. Learn more about Mexican wines and liquor, including tequila, mezcal, and others that you might not have heard of before. Drink samples will be provided along with well-paired tapas and canapes. Learn something new while enjoying a delicious experience.

Maestra Isis Rodriguez is a world renown and internationally recognized artist with a B.F.A in painting. She has been teaching for over 20 years and has lived in Mexico for 20 years. Voted best art teacher in San Miguel, her art classes are one of the few in San Miguel that blends art with Mexican culture, structured under the spiritual philosophy of "nepantla", a 16th Century Nahua word that means "in the middle of things". Models and reference materials are indigenous to this region and students are given oral art and cultural history lectures, introduction to contemporary Mexican and Latin American modern music while working. Beginners and all levels welcomed. This 2 Day Mexican Art Class explores different mediums, ink, drawing, pastel, watercolor, and oils. All styles from realistic to abstract can be explored.

Con la ayuda de una chef norteña, aprenderás a cocinar un platillo representativo y de los más ricos que ofrece esta parte de México. Se explicará un poco de historia de esta cocina y al final podrás degustar el platillo en nuestro acogedor comedor

If you're artistic, or would just like to learn, this Mexican painting class provides the tips and inspiration to create Mexican-themed art. You can choose to focus on portraits, landscapes, or still lifes, and will start by learning about Mexican principles of art and beauty. Paint from models, photos, or props. Produce a work of art to display at home and remember your time in San Miguel de Allende by.

This 4 Day Mexican Art Class is an intensive class from 10am to 4pm Mon-Thurs. Students draw in the morning and paint in the afternoons. You can explore different mediums, like pen and ink, drawing, pastel, watercolor, and oils. All styles from realistic to abstract can be experimented with. Beginners and all levels are welcomed. Voted best art teacher in San Miguel, her art classes are one of the few in San Miguel that blends art with Mexican culture, structured under the spiritual philosophy of "nepantla", a 16th Century Nahua word that means "in the middle of things". Models and reference materials are indigenous to this region and students are given oral art and cultural history lectures, introduction to contemporary Mexican and Latin American modern music while working. Maestra Isis Rodriguez is a world renown and internationally recognized artist with a B.F.A in painting. She has been teaching for over 20 years and has lived in Mexico for 20 years.

An immersion in the art of blending, where you can design your own exclusive blend using special expressions available only in this space. A sensory, educational and personalized experience for those who want to explore tequila from a deeper perspective.

This traditional tasting includes the tasting of the five main expressions of tequila: White, Pink, Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo, allowing you to know its sensory characteristics and the artisan process behind each one. In an intimate and carefully designed environment, this experience is ideal for those who want an elegant and authentic introduction to super premium tequila.

Mexico's #1 Espadrilles Experience! Explore the history of the traditional Espadrilles, stitch your own pair and take it home as the most amazing souvenir. This experience was reviewed as a once-in-a-lifetime by more than 10,000 guests. Awarded Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice in 2021 and 2023. Featured by BuzzFeed, The New York Times and many more. We will meet at your workshop filled with materials, tools and products. This is where you become an insider on the history of this humble people's shoe that evolved into a major fashion trend. Together with master artisans you will craft your own pair of Espadrilles. Handpicking out of 100k+ different combinations, you will chose the size of the base, the stitching style and the color and type of the laces, you will learn the different ways to lace them up! At the end, you will feel like a true artisan. You'll get a wearable memory of Mexico (hardly available to visitors) and a really cool story to tell. Are you ready?

Most photography tours focus on "taking pictures," but we focus on "making art." In this workshop, we show you how to unlock the hidden professional potential of the camera you already have in your pocket. What You’ll Learn You will learn to see San Miguel through a creative lens, mastering how to read the city's geometry, compose striking frames, and use shadows to add depth and emotion to your images. We cover everything from advanced smartphone camera settings to professional posing and storytelling, giving you practical skills that will transform how you document your travels forever. Expert Guidance in Every Shot As multidisciplinary artists, we provide personalized, one-on-one coaching in a relaxed and inspiring environment. We specialize in making the technical side of photography feel accessible and fun, ensuring you leave not just with a gallery of stunning photos, but with the confidence and "inner eye" to capture your own masterpieces wherever you go.

Visitors customize their own Chukum-coated bottle, making it an unrepeatable work while tasting super premium tequilas. An experience that transcends the sensory and becomes a symbol of exclusivity.

This experience stands out for merging two cultural icons of Mexico: artisan tequila and traditional mojigangas. Not only will you taste five expressions of Tequila Code 1530, but you will also immerse yourself in local folk art by painting your own mojiganga. Everything happens in an intimate and artistic space in the heart of San Miguel de Allende. It is a sensory, creative and deeply Mexican experience, perfect for those who seek to take more than a memory: an authentic connection with culture. Come and experience the art of San Miguel with a glass of tequila in hand!