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Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit 20% OFF

Location Merida, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
$152.00
$190.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Taste of the Yucatan cooking class in Mérida offers an authentic glimpse into Yucatecan life through food. This experience takes place in a local home, fostering a genuine connection between tourists and the vibrant culture.

  • 🍅 Begin your adventure in downtown Mérida, meeting your friendly local guide for a warm welcome and introduction.
  • 🛒 Visit the vibrant Mercado Lucas de Gálvez, where you’ll shop for fresh ingredients like achiote, chaya, and habanero peppers alongside local vendors.
  • 🚍 Enjoy a short ride on an air-conditioned bus through the city to reach your hostess's welcoming home.
  • 👩‍🍳 Participate in a step-by-step cooking class, using the fresh ingredients you selected from the market.
  • 🍽️ Savor the delicious dishes you prepare, sharing the meal in a warm, family-like setting.
  • 💧 Your experience includes bottled water and one traditional candy per person to sweeten your culinary journey.
  • 🍉 Taste seasonal fruits during the class, enhancing your appreciation for local flavors.
  • 🚖 After the meal, your guide will assist in arranging an Uber ride back to Mérida’s downtown area for a convenient return.
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children under 5 years can join for free, making this experience family-friendly.
  • 🌱 Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request at the time of booking to cater to dietary preferences.

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Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours

  • Local and bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
  • All the ingredients for the cooking lesson
  • Bottled water and one traditional candy per person
  • Tasting of seasonal fruits
  • Lunch and beverages at hostess home
  • Bus ride to the hostess's home and Uber to return
  • Pick-up
  • Tips to the guide
  • Items of personal nature (medications, cap or hat, etc) & Personal expenses

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.
Return details
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.

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.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
  • Due to our climate, we recommend wearing a hat or cap, in addition to sunscreen.
  • Since it is a gastronomic tour, it is very important that you inform us about any dietary restrictions or allergies.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit 20% OFF

    Location Merida, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
    $152.00
    $190.00
    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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