Top San Miguel de Allende Classes & Workshops

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!

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.

You will learn directly from the instructor and get to know home/studio work first hand. You will acquire new knowledge regarding one of the artistic activities present in every ancient civilization of the world, the fabric. You will get new tips, information and spend a nice morning putting your creativity into practice.

Discover the wonders of San Miguel de Allende cuisine, without the language barrier, on this walking tour. Soak up rich culinary history and traditions as sample delicious churros, chocolate, mole, ceviche and more. Admire the city’s Spanish baroque architecture and learn about the local history along the way.

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.

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.

In this class led by two professional chefs (You choose in English or Spanish), you will run the complete process of tacos al pastor from scratch. You will prepare the marinade using dried hydrated chilies, spices and acidic elements, learning proportions, roasting and grinding to achieve depth and balance. You will marinate the protein (or vegetable alternative) by applying correct timing and cooking techniques to obtain proper caramelization and flavor development without overcooking. You will work with nixtamalized corn dough, adjusting hydration, uniform pressing and comal cooking to achieve tortillas with elasticity and optimal point. You will make two sauces using roasting and grinding techniques, balancing acidity, itching and saltiness to complement the fat and texture of the dish. Finally, you will assemble and taste your tacos applying proportion and structural balance. The class brings transferable technique, process control and real culinary understanding, not just a recipe.

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.

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.

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.

Get an inside look at what it takes to uncover ancient ruins by visiting Cañada de La Virgen on an archaeologist-led tour. Your guide took part in the site’s 2004 excavation, giving him a unique insight into the relatively-recently uncovered Mesoamerican complex. As you tour the site he can share details you can’t discover on your own and would likely miss on a different guided tour.

Dive headfirst into San Miguel de Allende’s foodie scene as you visit not one but five of the city’s top restaurants on this tasting tour. With a food-loving guide on hand to explain each dish to you, learn about traditional ingredients and chat with local chefs as you sample jicama shrimp tacos, chile en nogada, and other tasty bites.

Ideal for those who wish to combine culture and cuisine, this small-group taco and tequila tour of San Miguel de Allende promises an enriching cultural experience. In the company of an expert guide, taste Mexican culinary classics at five locations and sample four innovative cocktails. Sip a jalapeño margarita, feast on a gourmet beef taco, and enrich your knowledge of Mexican food culture along the way.

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

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

Cross La Virgen river and explore Coyote Canyon during this half-day guided horseback riding tour from San Miguel de Allende. Admire the stunning cliffs, stop for a hike and relax along the river. Clop along at a steady pace, or enjoy opportunities to gallop amid this beautiful scenery. Upgrade to soak any sore muscles at a nearby hot springs, or pump up your adrenaline with a 120-foot rappel off a cliff. After your adventure, return to the ranch and settle in for a hearty, organic lunch of Mexican cuisine.

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.

Uncover the ancient mysteries of Cañada de la Virgen on a full-day tour of the archeological site from San Miguel de Allende. Alongside an expert guide, embark on a guided tour of the archaic complex and gain fascinating insight into the culture of the Otomi people and the Bajio region. Explore the site of Cañada de la Virgen at a leisurely pace and marvel at a colossal temple and archaic ruins that date back to 1050 AD. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from San Miguel de Allende on this tour as well as an included lunch.

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!

Walking through the historic district of San Miguel de Allende is a great way to discover this town’s beautiful hidden enclaves and must-see attractions alike. This private San Miguel walking tour introduces you to the city’s charms with unparalleled personal attention. Chat with your guide about everyday life in the city and ask unlimited questions as you head to top sights such as the central square, important churches, and historical monuments.

Learn and work alongside one of the most experienced encaustic artists and teachers in San Miguel de Allende in the studio of the artist herself. Ezshwan Winding works personally with students to explain and demonstrate techniques, as well as assist them to create their own artistic visions. Students will go home with at least one painting, and a new understanding of this unique art form.

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.

We love sharing our passion and knowledge of wine tourism in this exciting region of wine growing. On this private tour, your preferences and interests will lead our guides, whether you like young, natural, or organic wines, are interested in small, family wineries or prefer large big-name facilities. We know all about the history of this region—as well as of Mexico—and we can't wait to show you something new here to discover.