Top Merida Art & Culture Classes

Experience the Mayan world as a living culture, living first-hand with artisans, who maintain their traditions for generations, such as the production of artisan honey from the Mayan bee Xunaan Kab, or the art of creating pieces or clothing with carved stone, even potter hands that through glyphs in paint, keep alive their culture embodied in pieces of clay.

Explore the distinctive flavors of Yucatecan cuisine with this small-group cooking class in a Merida home, as you prepare a traditional 3-course meal alongside a local chef. Start in a vibrant Merida market, where you’ll sample fruit and traditional Yucatecan favorites as you shop ingredients, then roll up your sleeves to cook an appetizer, main course, and dessert. Finally, enjoy them as a group.

Heal yourself in Merida with this personalized healing ritual with a local expert. You’ll enjoy a traditional cacao ceremony where you will drink ancestral ceremonial cacao used in ancient Mesoamerican rituals and vibrational sound bath session. Indulge in mindful self-care on your vacation and experience a unique journey that offers a true sense of place while you’re in Mexico.

This is not just a salsa class — it’s a real night out in Merida. You’ll learn practical moves in a relaxed, beginner-friendly lesson led by an experienced instructor with over 14 years in social salsa. His passion for dance and deep knowledge of Latin rhythms create a fun, authentic, and welcoming atmosphere. Then, you’ll immediately use what you learned in real local salsa venues where locals actually dance. This experience blends culture, nightlife, and social connection — helping you feel confident and part of Merida’s vibrant dance scene from the very first song.