Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit

4.9
(265 reviews)

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5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Start your journey with a guided walk through a vibrant market, where you’ll taste seasonal fruits, traditional sweets, and local specialties while shopping for fresh ingredients to cook later.

Afterwards, ride a modern bus to the home of welcoming hosts, where you’ll cook traditional Yucatecan dishes together, learning recipes and stories passed down through generations before sitting down to enjoy the meal together and refresh with local beverages.

Example Menu

Starter

Sikil Pak or Guacamole & Empanadas or similar

Main

Papadzules, Sopa de Lima or Pollo Pibil

Dessert

Coconut Cream or similar

What's Included

Bottled water
Lunch
Food tasting of seasonal fruits
Beverages for lunch time
Uber back to the meeting point
One traditional candy per person
All the ingredients for the cooking lesson
Local and bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
Bus ride to the hostess's home
Items of personal nature
Tips to the guide
Pick-up

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Entrance of Hotel Caribe. Inner corner of Hidalgo Park, Calle 59 entre Calle 60. Centro. 10 min. wait tolerance. Your Adventures Mexico guide will call the tour as no show after this lapse time.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Your culinary adventure begins in the heart of downtown Mérida, where you'll meet your friendly local guide, after a warm welcome and brief introduction, you will walk around the Plaza Grande and you will arrive to the vibrant world of Mercado Lucas de Gálvez, where the colors, aromas, and energy of daily life come alive. Together, you’ll shop for fresh ingredients that you'll later use in the cooking class, including achiote, chaya, and habanero peppers. Along the way, you’ll meet local vendors and gain insight into the culinary traditions. After exploring the market, you’ll board an air-conditioned bus for a short ride through the city. Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed by our hostess into a local home, where the kitchen is awaiting. It’s here, that you’ll begin the hands-on cooking class guided step by step by your host, using the ingredients you picked. Once the cooking is done, it’s time to enjoy the delicious dishes you prepared, shared in good company. Take your time and savor every bite. After the meal, your guide will help arrange a Uber ride back to the Mérida’s downtown area, so you can return safely and easily, with a full stomach and a happy heart.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Children under 5 years are free of charge
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian and Vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of 2 Adults per booking is required
  • Transportation is by public bus and Uber back to downtown
Supplied by Adventures Mexico

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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