Cozumel Cooking Class

4.9
(138 reviews)

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

"Alma" is the word for soul in Spanish and it is how authentic Mexican cooking begins. Join Josefina (or Jeronimo, Josefina's son) in her home kitchen for a 3-hour hands-on small-group cooking class (limited to 6 students). Discover and taste the cuisine of Mexico through Josefina's personal family recipes. During this culinary experience you will also get to visit Cozumel's local market. Deepen your cultural knowledge of Mexico by interacting with the local market vendors and then bringing your ingredients home to cook a well-rounded Mexican meal just in time for siesta!

What's Included

Small-group cooking class - limited to 8 people to ensure a more personalized and hands-on experience
Beverages (water, aqua frescas - traditional Mexican beverages, Margaritas and beer are available)
Snacks during class
All ingredients for cooking your meal (multi-course/ multi-dishes)
Josefina's e-cookbook (personal recipes from class!)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from class (although we are happy to provide information on how to get to class from wherever you are coming from)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet on Calle Rosado Salas between Ave 20 & Ave 25. Josefina or Jeronimo (Josefina's son) will be standing near the Benito Juarez statue that is between two benches, right in front of the market.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Participants immerse themselves in authentic Mexican culinary traditions through a hands-on cooking class. The experience begins with a guided tour of the local market, "El Mercado," where attendees learn to select fresh, traditional ingredients. In Josefina's kitchen, students receive instruction on Mexican cooking tools like molcajetes (mortar and pestle), lime presses, tortilla presses, and the comal (a flat griddle). The class covers the preparation of handmade tortillas, traditional sauces, guacamole, side dishes, and more. Participants also have the opportunity to make authentic margaritas or traditional Mexican agua frescas (flavored waters). The session culminates in enjoying the prepared feast, offering a rich taste of Mexican culture.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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