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PRIVATE Yucatecan Cooking Class in Sofia’s Merida Home

Location Merida, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
$109
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Merida's vibrant culinary scene comes alive in Sofia's kitchen, where you’ll dive into the art of Yucatecan cooking. With her expert guidance, you’ll learn to create traditional dishes that celebrate the rich flavors and heritage of this enchanting region.

  • 🏷️ Cooking Class + Lunch: Immerse yourself in a hands-on cooking experience that includes a delightful home-cooked meal after your culinary creations.
  • 👩‍🍳 Private Cooking Class: Enjoy an intimate session with Sofia in her welcoming home, where you can connect with local traditions and flavors.
  • 🍽️ You will prepare authentic Yucatecan dishes, such as sikil pak, sopa de lima, and pollo pibil, using family recipes passed down through generations.
  • 🍺 Two glasses of local Yucatán beer or non-alcoholic beverages will complement the meal you helped prepare, enhancing your culinary experience.
  • 🕒 The entire experience lasts approximately 4 hours, providing ample time to learn, cook, and enjoy your delicious creations.
  • 🌱 Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options can be accommodated with advance notice, ensuring everyone can savor the flavors of Yucatán.
  • 🏡 Sofia has been welcoming guests into her home for over 20 years, offering a unique glimpse into Yucatecan hospitality and culture.
  • 📍 Sofia's home is conveniently located, with public transportation options available nearby for easy access.
  • 👶 Infants and small children are welcome, and prams or strollers can be accommodated during your visit.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Cooking Class + Lunch
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Learn to cook authentic Yucatecan dishes in Sofia's home
  • Two glasses of local Yucatán beer (or non-alcoholic beverages)
  • Home-cooked Yucatecan meal
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (unless the transfer upgrade option is selected)

Meeting point
Please meet your host Sofia at her home in Bulevares de Chuburna neighborhood of Merida. Please check the 'Before you Go' section on your confirmation for the exact address. The above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address.
Return details
Please meet your host Sofia at her home in Bulevares de Chuburna neighborhood of Merida. Please check the 'Before you Go' section on your confirmation for the exact address. The above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address.

Step into Sofia's Mérida home for a private hands-on cooking class featuring traditional Yucatecan recipes passed down through her family. Learn to prepare authentic regional dishes from scratch while discovering the ingredients, techniques, history, and culture behind Yucatecan cuisine, then sit down with Sofia to enjoy your homemade meal together.

During this hands-on cooking and dining experience, Sofia will guide you through the preparation of a traditional meal while sharing stories about local ingredients, family traditions, and everyday life in Yucatán. Depending on the menu selected, you may prepare tacos al pastor or a tasting of traditional Yucatecan street foods such as panuchos, salbutes, and empanadas. After cooking together, sit down to enjoy the meal you helped prepare in a relaxed, family-style setting.

More than a cooking class, this is an opportunity to connect with a local family, experience genuine Yucatecan hospitality. Sofia has been welcoming guests into her home for more than 20 years and is passionate about preserving and sharing her region's culinary traditions. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets can be accommodated with advance notice.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • This is not a professional cooking school or chef-led culinary course. Rather, it is an opportunity to visit an authentic local home, connect with a Mérida resident, and share Yucatecan culture, traditions, and cuisine together.
  • This experience takes place in Sofia's private home, which also operates as a homestay. Your cooking class is private, though other guests may be present on the property.
  • Guests interested in a more in-depth master class that includes preparing traditional dishes such as pollo pibil and/or sopa de lima may request this option in advance. Please note that it extends the experience by approximately 2 hours or more.
  • Sofia's home does not have air-conditioning. During warmer months, the kitchen can become hot while cooking.
  • For added convenience, choose the tour option with transfers, which includes round-trip transportation between your Merida hotel or vacation rental and Sofia's home.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    PRIVATE Yucatecan Cooking Class in Sofia’s Merida Home

    Location Merida, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
    $109
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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