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- English
- Spanish
This unique experience allows you to learn about the history, traditions and nature of Yucatan. Discover the greatness of Chichen Itza. An interactive cooking class guided by local cooks. Recognize the ingredients of our garden. Learn a traditional technique of marinating charcoal meat to make at home. In the hacienda you will know about the history of Yucatán. Enjoy your beautiful private cenote. Be with family in your pool, hammocks and beds. Walk through the lush nature surrounding the hacienda.
Example Menu
Starter
Guacamole
Traditional entry based on local pumpkin seeds and spices. It is accompanied by toast.
Starter
Cucumber and carrot crudites
Main
Salad
Lettuce bar, spinach, tomato, onion, celery and dressings
Main
Poc Chuc
Pork marinated with spices, citrus and charcoal roast. It is served with purple pickled onions in citrus fruit, tomato sauces and habanero.
Dessert
Traditional cocoa drink
Unsweetened or honeyed ground cocoa
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
What to expect
Upon arrival a guide will take a 2:00 hour tour explaining the relevant aspects of the archaeological site.
From there you will go to a historic hacienda surrounded by jungle 40 minutes away where refreshing drinks will be offered upon arrival. Once comfortable you will go to the garden to recognize the ingredients that will be used in the cooking class. Mayan women from the community will teach to prepare Por Chuc, a traditional dish from Yucatán. Those who do not wish to take the class can enjoy drinks, guacamole and snacks in the pool area.
The class will last 1 hour and then take a walk around the hacienda.
At the end, or sooner if you wish, you can enjoy the exclusive and beautiful cenote, swim in the pool, relax in a hammock or bunk bed as well as contact nature while enjoying tickets, complimentary drinks and start grilling Pop Chuc, which will be served in the garden or dining room, at your choice.
At the end, cocoa is prepared to enjoy a traditional drink.
4:00 PM Return to Merida to arrive at the hotel 6:00 PM.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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