Top Cancun Candy Making Classes in 2026

Chocolate has been around in Mexico for thousands of years, but most travelers in Cancun don't understand how it’s made. Ideal for anyone looking for a crash course in all things cocoa, this small-group workshop leads you through the history and processing of chocolate, from bean to bar. Make your own chocolates to take home, and indulge in a tasting of artisanal chocolates.

Use traditional techniques to prepare a 4-course Mexican menu at a cooking class in Cancun that begins in a local market and ends with a feast. You’ll learn the building blocks of Mexican cooking as you browse fresh ingredients at the market, then find out how to use a stone mortar, griddle, and clay pots to cook four flavorful dishes.