Market Tour and Authentic Cooking Class in Merida with Transfers

Merida, Mexico

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Spanish

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Overview

Learn how to prepare famous Yucatan dishes from scratch during a private 8-hour cooking class. Pick up ingredients like a local at Chuburna Market, then unlock the secrets to preparing regional foods with step-by-step instructions at your host’s home. Possible dishes include sikil pak (pumpkin dip), cochinita pibil (slow cooked marinated meat), and typical fried pastries. Afterwards, you’re ready to impress your loved ones back home with your new skills.

Get the personalized experience of a private tour
Relax in round-trip transportation from your hotel
Learn how to prepare traditional Mexican food
Discover the culture and history of Yucetan

Sample Menu

Starter

Sikil pak con tostadas

Traditional dip made from ground pumpkin seeds, served with tortilla chips

Starter

Sopa de lima

Yucatán-Style chicken and lime soup

Main

Cochinita Pibil or Pollo

Perhaps the Yucatan’s most famous dish of slow-cooked chicken or pork marinated in an achiote and sour orange marinade and roasted in banana leaves

Dessert

Dulce de papaya con queso de bola

Stewed papaya served with Edam cheese

What's Included

Private market tour and cooking class with your host Sofia
Homecooked meal
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Local beer

Any private market purchases

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Your host will pick you up from the concierge desk of your hotel listed in your booking and drop you off at the end of your experience.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

What To Expect

Traveling Spoon

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Sofia can accommodate vegetarians, vegans, gluten free and other dietary restrictions - please specify at time of booking.
Please note, Sofia's home is also a homestay so other guests might be present in the home, but your experience will be private Note: this is not a professional cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into an authentic, local home to meet a local person and share the culture and cuisine together
Please note that Sofia lives in a modest home with no air-conditioning. In summer months, it may be warm.
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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Reviews

5.0

based on 9 reviews

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Worth It!!!

Christie_A, Dec 2023

Sofia was very pleasant to be around. She went out of her way to teach us about the products we picked out at the market and made sure we got to sample different candies that were on display there. We got the opportunity to try a fresh coconut as well. During preparation of our meal, Sofia taught us the correct ways to cut the produce, which was something that we can carry home. She went out of her way to make sure the food choices were to our tasting. She welcomed us into her home and fed us an amazing meal prepared by a true chef. Thank you so much Sofia! We had a great time.

Sofia is amazing!

Sajani_K, Jan 2022

Sofia is an excellent teacher - I learned so much about Yucatan, Merida, and Yucatecan cooking! Even more importantly, she is incredibly hospitable and kind. If you are visiting Merida, I HIGHLY recommend this experience, because she will make you feel like an honored guest. Need I also add - your lunch will be absolutely delicious.