Authentic Mayan Cooking Class in Cozumel
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Cozumel, Mexico
- 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The ancient Mayans left an indelible mark on the landscapes and culture of Mexico. Discover what these indigenous people used to eat during a hands-on cooking class in the heart of Cozumel. Together with your private instructor, recreate typical Mayan dishes with ancient ingredients that will take you back in time. This is a great way to learn about history while immersing yourself in an ancient culture.
- Enjoy the fruits of your labor with your guide
- Choose from several class times the one that best suits your schedule
- A private class allows you to live a more personalized experience
- Learn to recreate the dishes when you go home
Sample Menu
Main
Beans with pork
The two basic ingredients of this recipe are typical of the Mexican southeast.
Main
Cochinita pibil
The Cochinita is marinated in a mixture of sour orange juice and with a mixture of red spices made with "axiote" seeds.
Starter
Sikilp´aak´
Sikilp’aak ’is a typical Mayan snack that is widely consumed in this region of the country and cannot be found in other parts of Mexico-
Dessert
Cornbread
Dessert made with corn without flour.
What's Included
- Dishes to prepare
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Av. Rafael E. Melgar 1, El Parque, 77675 Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico
Inside the Royal Village square, in room 53.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
David_B
DO NOT EAT before going! Skip breakfast. Could not have been more happy with the authenticity of the tour. Great history lesson related to all things Mayan food. And it was all delicious too! Very hands on, would definitely take friends on another visit. Well done!
Reviews
4.8
based on 358 reviews
andrea_k, Apr 2026
Very interesting and info. Great food the restaurant prepared. Food I helped prepare were great, as well. Ok as a solo experience, but probably better in a group.
Sarah_A, Apr 2026
Food is amazing and plentiful! Traditional food and explanation for everything. Great experience! This was a very hands on and participatory class. I’ve taken cooking classes all over the world and this was one of the best!
Kathleen_A, Mar 2026
It’s difficult to understand the instructor, he speaks very fast. Good was great and so were the drinks. Very interactive
Donielle_R, Mar 2026
Great opportunity to learn about local culture and food. Juan was our educator and he was very thorough and funny
Anna_A, Mar 2026
Nice cooking class in clean environment. We watched movie, listened and chopped and ate some delicious food. Very enjoyable and informative
Marie_B, Mar 2026
The restaurant opens the door 30 minutes before the class so don’t arrive too early or you have to sit on outdoor benches and wait. Get specific directions to walk from cruise port. Know ur port location as there are 3 different docks depending on your ship. Ask VIATOR chat agent for your exact directions.
Mark_R, Mar 2026
Just a few minute easy walk from the cruise pier to the restaurant. It felt very authentic. We got to make or help make out food which was fun and entertaining. I would recommend this activity.
David_G, Feb 2026
Absolutely phenomenal food, fun, education. I’m home and have already bought Maseca and a tortilla press!
Laurie, Feb 2026
Thoroughly enjoyable afternoon learning about typical Mayan cooking and preparation, a bit of history, participating in some of the process, and then enjoying a delicious meal freshly prepared by the restaurant… also a musical Mayan ceremony prior to the meal ….restaurant hidden away in a mall near the Celebrity cruise port called IXKOOL…simple decor,. Clean and modern, but the food had a history all its own. Highly recommend to take a cooking class or just stop by for a meal….
Megan_E, Feb 2026
The food and drinks are great! Paco the instructor was fun and you learn a lot about different Mayan food.
James_F, Feb 2026
Great, like-new venue (Ix Kool restaurant). Good blend of professional video background on the Mayan link, hands on demonstration, do-it-yourself, and chef provided additional food. 3 different drinks, and at half a dozen different foods plus dessert. Nice change from all the tourist traps. Only 3 of us at our class so nicely personal too. Very well done!
kinthi_s, Jan 2026
Top notch restaurant and top notch food .. good detailed instructions from the chef and staff.. more food than we could finish eating!!
Laura_K, Jan 2026
Great experience learning about Mayan culture and food. Mix of having food you prepare and food the restaurant prepares. Instructor was good!
Kevin_W, Jan 2026
Very informative activity, in depth procedures and lots of hands on. Paco was great. Even made a margaritas
John_R, Jan 2026
Juan and the Team at IX-KOOL made this a true culinary / cultural learning experience!! They take pride in sharing the authentic customs and flavors of the Mayans .... FANTASTIC!!
Christal_S, Jan 2026
Cool experience and learned about the culture, some courses were amazing and others were good but a bit bland for us. Everything was super fresh though 😊
laura_b, Dec 2025
Great interactive activity for the whole family.. yummy food!! The instructions and class was well organized and put together for all ages.. highly recommend doing this tour.. small class size was also a plus.
susan_W, Dec 2025
They don't answer their phone and cannot be found. I messaged them that I couldn't find them and they didn't reply. Then they told viator that I should show up the following g day at 10am. That would have been fine if I didn't have any other plans. I've tried and tried and tried to reach them as has viator but get a voicemail that's never returned. I've even used other numbers.. I know viator can't 43ach them either. They're happy to take your money and disappear.
kevindias1, Dec 2025
Very close to the cruise terminal. We were on Princess. 4 minutes walk from the gate of the dock. Cannot miss it
Sherri_f, Dec 2025
Excellent food with entertainment. I enjoyed the instructions and food. Salsa, guacamole, corn tortillas, 2 different soups and a dessert. Come very hungry.
David_B, Jul 2025
DO NOT EAT before going! Skip breakfast. Could not have been more happy with the authenticity of the tour. Great history lesson related to all things Mayan food. And it was all delicious too! Very hands on, would definitely take friends on another visit. Well done!
Gretchen_P, Apr 2025
The lesson included a comprehensive video, in-person instruction, and all of the ingredients and equipment needed to create several dishes. Other Mayan dishes were also included. It began with a Mayan ceremony and dancers. Links to ancient Mayan culture and the Spanish impact were explained. The food was delicious.
Robert_U, Mar 2025
Spent a little over two hours learning about traditional Mayan cooking. We made our own guacamole corn tortillas and a type of smoked salsa. Learned about and tasted other great dishes and drinks. Come with a big appetite! Only complaint would be it was a bit hard to hear in the loud space. Overall thoroughly enjoyed it!
Marcia_H, Feb 2025
This wasn't much of a hands on cooking class. I enjoyed the more hands on and more private class I did a few years ago instead of a large group. The class started 39 minutes late waiting on cruise ship participates.
Jennifer_S, Feb 2025
Myself, husband and son all enjoyed this cooking class and it was a highlight of our trip to Cozumel. All of the food that we were served or made ourselves was excellent. It was unique and fun way to have a meal and we would recommend it to all of our family and friends that visit Cozumel.
Mark_B, Feb 2025
A culinary and educational delight! Learned many cooking aspects of Mayan culture, as well as enjoyed the dishes we helped prepare. Not quite as cooking involved as other such classes,yet still immensely enriching.
Rosemary_D, Feb 2025
This was the second time that I arranged for a group of friends to take this Mayan cooking class. The food and class were excellent again. Everyone enjoyed the experience and the food. However: 1) we booked a private class for 13 people, but there was another group there which stretched the resources (too many people at one time for one instructor); 2) please consider having all people who handle food for others (e.g., when making tortillas) use gloves because hand sanitizer isn't sufficient; 3) put a banister/railing on the very steep stairs going to the restrooms (they are too difficult for some people to manage and some had to walk outside for a block to use facilities; 4) the ceviche which we made in 2023 was excellent but wasn't on the menu this time. Juan is knowledgeable and does a great job; the film is informative; the chefs are excellent.
NANCY_K, Feb 2025
We got to make tortillas, guacamole and a tasty dip/spread with fire roasted tomatoes and grind pumpkin seeds. We tasted many other Mayan foods and they were all delicious.
Jacquelyn_F, Feb 2025
Great experience. Learned history of local food and how to make it.
Then we get to eat. Was tasty. Would highly recommend.
Andrea_F, Jan 2025
This was a nice way to spend 3 hours at the port. This is inside a restaurant in a shopping center. From porto langosta it was a $10 car ride and 15 mins to get there. We watched a video, saw a performance and did some light hands on assembly. They did the rest so you are NOT chopping, using heat etc. My only complaint is that they didn't have people wash their hands. This should be FIRST THING because we were all handling things together.
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