Merida Shore Excursion- Mexican Cooking Class with Port Transfers

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

Born in Mérida, Sofia delights in preparing local Yucatecan and Mayan dishes that showcase the cultural heritage of the Yucatán Peninsula. An accomplished home-cook, Sofia learned to cook from her mother and grandmother. She loves having guests in her home and gets great pleasure by sharing her Yucatecan culture through food and a pleasant conversation.

- Discover Merida with our excursions from the port to a local home, for a private Yucatecan cooking class
- Roll up your sleeves and help prepare a Mexican meal in a local's home
- Enjoy a home cooked Yucatecan meal served with local beer and dessert
- Experience a taste of true Mexican cuisine and dive into the country's wonderful culture with this welcoming local!
- Vegetarian options available, on request
- Port transfers are included in your Merida Shore Excursion

Example Menu

Starter

Please choose ONE from the below options

it will be served with a glass of local beer and salsas

Main

Menu 1

Appetizer: Sikilpak (pumpkin seed dip), Guacamole, Codzitos (Yucatecan appetizer) + Main: Panuchos y Salbut (tortillas) + Dessert: Mousse de Mango

Main

Menu 2

Appetizer: Sikilpak (Mayan pumpkin seed dip), Empanada de Chaya, Tortitas de Chaya + Main: Tacos al Pastor + Dessert: Crema de Coco

What's Included

Private Mexican cooking class and homecooked meal in Merida
Pick up and drop off from the Auto Progreso shuttle terminal
Gratuities
All Fees and Taxes
A glass of local beer

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Sofia will pick you up from this shuttle terminal - Shuttle Terminal Progreso (Auto Progreso Shuttle Station at the door on Calle 82) and drive you to her home in Chelem. Sofia will drop you off at the shuttle terminal at the end of your culinary experience. In Progreso, there is a long stretch from where your ship docks to the terminal building (approximately 3 miles). Please be advised that all passengers must use the shuttle bus located ship-side in order to exit the port area to meet the local tour representative. There will be two shuttle buses as you debark from the ship. Only the white "AUTOPROGRESO" shuttle buses will take you to where the local tour representative is waiting. Upon debarkation, please take the shuttle bus that goes straight to the terminal; please verify that you are boarding the white shuttle bus with "AUTOPROGRESO" written on the side. It is important that this is the only shuttle bus you board, as the other shuttle does NOT go to the terminal building. After boarding the "AUTOPROGRESO" shuttle, you will be driven approximately 3 miles before reaching the terminal building. The shuttle from the cruise port to the mainland makes two stops, one at Mercado (market station) and the other at the Auto Progreso terminal. Do NOT get off at the market station stop. Get off at the Auto Progreso terminal stop. Once you exit the shuttle bus, you will walk through the terminal (about 5 or 6 steps), and exit the terminal building onto the main street/road. You will meet your host, Sofia, at this exit where she will organize you with your transportation and from here she will pick you up and together you will drive approximately 40 minutes to her home. Sofia will drop you off upon return at the shuttle terminal after your excursion. If you encounter any difficulties on the day of the tour, please contact Sofia directly, her number is in your voucher.

What to expect

Travel inland from the port in Progreso and discover the culture through food, in this Mexican cooking class in Merida in a local home. We recommended this Merida Shore Excursions, for a true and authentic taste of Mexico. Step into the home of Sofia, a local with a passion for sharing her cooking, culture and traditions. There is no better way of learning and discovering than from a direct source, and when Sofia shares her love of what she does best you will remember this day forever.

In your Merida cooking class, you will work side by side with Sofia in her own kitchen as she teaches you how to make traditional Yucatecan dishes from scratch, such as sikilpak (ground pumpkin seed dip) and codzitos (Yucatecan appetizer) or empanadas de chaya and panuchos y salbut (tortilla with shredded chicken and garnished with lettuce and onion) or tacos al pastor. And of course, no lesson in Yucatecan cooking would not be complete without the famous fiery habanero salsa! Once all the dishes are prepared you will sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labors, along with a delicious local beer.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Vegetarian options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Menu may vary depending on the season. If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Private, personalized experience
  • Your Progreso, Merida Shore Excursion includes a private, hands-on Yucatecan cooking class, a glass of local alcohol and port pick-up and drop off (Sofia will pick you up from the Auto Progreso shuttle terminal and drive you to her home in Chelem, and will drop you off at the shuttle terminal at the end of your culinary experience)
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