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Visit Mitla, Tule, and Hierve del Agua in a single day on this multi-stop tour from Oaxaca. With round-trip transportation provided, it’s easy to move between the different sites and there’s no need to rent a car. Learn about the Zapotec people at the Mitla archaeological site, see a 2000-year-old tree at Tule, and swim in the natural pools at Hiever del Agua. Get the most out of your visit to the region through guided commentary on the local people, culture, and history.

Foodies know that every meal is precious when traveling, so don't risk wasting time on a bad meal. Walk and eat your way around Oaxaca on this small-group tour. Sample a plethora of different local dishes at markets and street food stalls, starting at Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman. Learn about Oaxacan culture through its food, and get a close-up look at a side of the city many travelers miss.

I am originally from the Zoque ethnic group of the Chimalapa community, Isthmus Region, Oaxaca state, I come from a chocolate family by tradition, here I can share my experience and knowledge that I have acquired over the years. In honor of my community, we have decided to call the project Chima, which in the Zoque language means “jicara”. Come and learn about our culture and prepare your own chocolate in a traditional way, with basic equipment that you can replicate at home! Suitable for teens, adults and anyone who wants to make their own Oaxacan chocolate. Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans. Cocoa and chocolate lovers. Cooking lovers. Chocolate makers

Wahaca Cooking Classes is the best way to get to know Huatulco with a native chef, you'll learn the history behind the ingredients, traditions and life in rural Mexico. This is more then learning to make a dish, it is a cultural immersion as well. You'll learn to make food to feed souls, by creating food that has been passed for generations.

The ancient Zapotec city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Monte Alban sits about 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) west of Oaxaca. With this tour, explore the hilltop archaeological site with a guide and enjoy views overlooking the Oaxaca Valley. That leaves enough time to visit the artisan towns of Arrazola, Cuilapam de Guerrero, and San Bartolo Coyotepec. Plus, round-trip transportation from your hotel in downtown Oaxaca is included.

Prepare, cook and enjoy the results of a variety of southern Mexican dishes during this 3.5-hour cooking class in Huatulco. Receive instructions (in English!) on how to make some of the region's most flavorful dishes and learn tips and techniques for recreating them at home. Once you're through whipping up a delightful meal with others, sit down and savor the fruits of your culinary creations. You'll receive a souvenir recipe book to take with you as well.

This class is an interactive and hands-on cooking class where everyone participate to make the meals and learn about traditional food. So expect to learn some hands on tips and tricks and have a lot of fun! It is not only a cooking class. It is also a great way to immerse and learn about the culture, practice your Spanish, connect with other travelers and visit a home of a family. We want our guests to have a great time and feel welcome. You will learn about the culture, traditions and local gastronomy. Most meals can be adapted to vegetarian or vegan options and gluten free with advance notice.  Receive instructions in English or Spanish.

Mexican cuisine shouldn’t just be something you taste on your travels—take the most iconic dishes home with you by including this hands-on cooking class on your itinerary. You'll start with the all-important crafting of rum cocktails; then, you’ll don your apron and get to creating cochinita pibil (slow-roasted pork), corn cakes, radish salad, and more. Of course, once everything’s plated, you’ll sit down and relax over your home-cooked meal.

With the help of a traditional cook, you will discover the unique flavors of traditional Oaxacan cuisine, while learning about our traditions and culture. In this class you will make delicious memelitas with your own hands, from preparing the dough to making a delicious molcajete sauce to accompany them. I will teach you recipes that you can easily repeat at home. We will cook in a traditional smoke kitchen, with utensils that have been used for generations in my family, you will discover our traditions and I will give you advice that will help you better understand and taste the dishes of Oaxacan cuisine. When we prepare the mole, I will teach you how to select the best ingredients that have given Oaxacan mole worldwide fame and recognition. Please let me know in advance if you have dietary restrictions so I can adjust the menu so you can fully enjoy the experience.

Venture beyond Oaxaca city to explore ancient ruins, scenery, and culture—covering multiple top sites in just one day. A dedicated driver lets you cover more ground than you could on your own, with time to swim, shop for textiles, sip artisanal mezcal, and stand in the shade of the famed Tule Tree. And with a local guide to share insights, you’ll soak up fascinating culture at every stop.

In the workshop, the master chocolatier of three generations becomes a true cocoa alchemist. The secrets transmitted from grandmothers to mothers and from mothers to sons flow in the workshop. the magical character of this workshop is its vision. The true magic, however, lies in his collaborative project with the cacao growers of Oaxaca. Together, they weave a fabric of flavors and sustainability, connecting the past and future of Mexican cocoa in a symphony of sweetness and commitment. Here you will learn how to make your chocolate. At the end, you will taste your chocolates and the various expressions they can find

Learn about fishing techniques, types of seafood, and ways to prepare dishes during this half-day interactive cooking class in the coastal town of Huatulco. Prepare Baja-style fish tacos, ceviche, and more, as well as hear about the history of fishing in the area and the significance of the ocean and rivers to the community.

Skip eating at a crowded restaurant, and book this Mexican Cooking Class with a Tehuana in Oaxaca City for a unique experience you won’t soon forget. Go to the local market with your instructor—a Tehuana—and pick out fresh ingredients to cook with. Then, head back to your instructor’s home to learn to cook a traditional meal and learn about Tehuanas' culture. Afterward, enjoy what you’ve made with mezcal cocktails.

In help whit a Native Chef you will have a cooking clase about MAIZ who teaches you how to use it and cook it to made your own tortillas, memelas, tetelas and more. Also you will learn about the NIXTAMAL that is the technic to prepare de corn. We will show you how to chosse the best ingredients of the region to prepare the best dishes and also you will know the CASA that is one of the most beautiful places from Oaxaca that also has different art expositions. We have also a vegetarian and vegan menú, please specify it before or also any food restriction

This is an interactive workshop where you will learn how to make one of the most popular ingredients in Oaxacan cuisine; Quesillo and Fresh Cheese. Learn step by step the production process through traditional techniques that have been part of several generations within Oaxacan cuisine, which you can replicate at home. You will discover our culinary traditions through this workshop full of flavor and culture. This workshop includes materials and a complete breakfast made from 100% organic ingredients. We have vegetarian breakfasts. Be part of this magical experience and learn the true history of the production of these traditional cheeses.

Unlike a typical cooking class, this experience takes place in a rural Chatino community where guests learn family recipes passed down through generations. Participants prepare Oaxacan red mole, handmade tortillas, and tamales using traditional techniques, then share the meal with local hosts while discovering the culture, traditions, and daily life of Oaxaca's coastal communities.

I am Enrique Montaño Oaxacan cook and I will take you first to the market to know some ingredients of Oaxacan cuisine, and there we choose the menu, we can find some dried chillies and toast them in the comal to prepare some mole or sauce. You will also learn the technique to make tortillas to accompany the meal. I will share part of our traditions and on dates our food is consumed, both in a festivity or daily in which we enjoy a mezcal. Let me know if you have any allergies or restrictions.

We cook for fun and relaxation. We like that you can have a good time while sharing about the culture. You can create your own cocktail with mezcal with the bartender.

From the mountaintop pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, learn all about the rich history of the Oaxaca Valley. This tour packs in four top destinations into one day. Discover the Zapotec pyramids and excavated ruins of UNESCO-listed Monte Alban, admire the mystical woodcarvings of San Antonio Arrazola, and meet resident artisans in San Bartolo Coyotepec, a town known for its beautiful black pottery.

Lorenza is a traditional cook, who belongs to a group called "Cocineras Tradicionales de Oaxaca" (Oaxacan Traditional Cooks), she is an expert in Oaxacan food! Lorenza uses fresh, local and seasonal ingredients to cook traditional meals, using family recipes. Her goal is to share more about Oaxacan food, culture and culinary traditions with the world. Lorenza has been cooking for 20 plus years and is excited to share her passion and knowledge with all! Lorenza will explain the menu for the day and the dishes you will be cooking together, before start preparing an appetizer, soup and main dish. After your cooking class, sit down at the table to enjoy the food you helped cook. • Private cooking lesson in a rural farmhouse with an expert in Oaxacan food • Fresh, local and seasonal ingredients are used to cook a traditional meal, using family recipes • Hotel pick up and drop off is included • Introduction to Oaxacan food, culture and culinary traditions • Vegetarian options are available

Discover the authentic flavors of the Oaxaca Isthmus in an interactive cooking class in Huatulco with Flavors of Mexico. Learn to prepare delicious seafood dishes and traditional recipes from the region, using fresh ingredients and ancient techniques. Guided by an expert, you will master the preparation of seafood toast, Isthmeño tamales and local sauces, highlighting the unique flavors of the Isthmus, with smoky, spicy and citrus notes. More than a class, it is a trip through the gastronomic culture of the Isthmus of Oaxaca, where you will know the history behind each dish and learn to select the best ingredients of the local market. We adapt the experience to different diets, including vegetarian options. Take with you not only recipes, but the true taste of Isthmian cuisine.

Passionate about food and travel, you can’t miss the opportunity to discover how this gastronomic tour demonstrates a unique way to explore Oaxaca and immerse yourself in it in a special way, being part of a unique and authentic culinary experience. With the help of a local host, you will discover the unique flavors of the immense Oaxacan cuisine and get to know the traditional ways of life of the area.

This activity is unique in Mexico and in the world. You will not find another experience that so harmoniously combines avant-garde art with the exquisite tradition of Oaxacan cocoa. It is a pioneering project that we have developed with dedication and passion to offer you an unforgettable and totally original experience. Our tour will not only give you the opportunity to admire the best alternative art and taste exquisite cocoa products, but also includes a special curation to learn about cocoa in Oaxaca. Throughout the tour, our experts will share with you in-depth knowledge about the history, cultivation and production of cocoa. We assure you that this is not just a tour, it is a transformative experience that will awaken your senses, feed your soul and leave you with indelible memories. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this unique project and reserve your place now.

Immerse yourself in an authentic experience around traditional Oaxacan cocoa and chocolate, guided by a native Oaxaca chocolatier with deep ancestral knowledge. In this practical workshop you will learn about the cultural origin of cocoa, its historical relevance in Mexico and the artisan process that transforms the bean into chocolate, as it has been done for generations. Throughout the experience, you will work directly with cocoa beans: you will learn to roast, hull, grind and refine cocoa, while discovering its unique aromas, textures and flavors. The workshop places special emphasis on Oaxacan traditions and the cultural value of chocolate as food, ritual and living heritage. To close the experience, you will make your own Oaxacan chocolate bar, molded and packed by you, which you can take with you as a memory of genuine, sensory and deeply connected learning with the earth and its people.