Cooking Class Mexico: Culinary and Cultural Tour to Puebla (12 h)

Overview

Get ready for a culinary adventure in our Cooking Class Mexico! Savor the flavors of a traditional market, discover the rich history of a 17th-century convent, and prepare yourself in a hands-on cooking class. Enjoy fresh ingredients, aromatic spices, and a cozy kitchen setting. Ready to cook up some fun in Puebla? Let’s go!

Highlights

Itinerary

Prepare to join us in our Cooking Class Mexico. In the morning, you will meet your tour guide and head to the center of Puebla, a place known for its typical Mexican food and traditions. Our first stop will be a colorful market, where you will taste typical food from Puebla, such as semitas, chile atole, or agua fresca.

Next, we’ll visit the Museum of Popular Art, a former convent built in the 17th century. It exhibits handicrafts from the seven regions of Puebla, and the convent’s kitchen was the birthplace of the famous mole poblano. Then, we will take an orientation walk around the historic center, discovering beautiful streets, architecture, traditions, and history.

After getting to know this incredible state enough, we will arrive at a lively place where you’ll join a cooking class led by a local chef. Visit the market with the chef to select fresh local ingredients, and then return to cook up a storm in a cozy restaurant kitchen. Afterward, enjoy your gastronomic creations!

Finally, we’ll enjoy a unique liquor tasting before returning to Mexico City. Are you ready for our Cooking Class Mexico? Let’s go!

How is this tour different?

Authentic

  ?How this tour provides an actual image of the destination, life, and practices of the host community.

Our trips are designed to offer an authentic and immersive experience, where travelers can engage with local communities, learn about their customs, and connect with their values. We believe in the power of cultural exchange and strive to create opportunities for meaningful interactions.

A tour with impact

  ?How this tour positively affects the destination and local communities on economic, socio-cultural, and environmental dimensions.

The cooking class in Puebla aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by offering participants an immersive learning experience about Mexican cuisine and culture. Through visits to local markets and the Museum of Popular Art, participants gain insights into traditional food practices and the rich history of Puebla. The hands-on cooking class led by a local chef further enhances this educational journey, providing valuable knowledge about selecting fresh ingredients and preparing authentic Mexican dishes.

Additionally, the tour supports Sustainable Development Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by promoting the use of locally sourced ingredients. Visiting markets to select fresh produce encourages sustainable consumption practices and supports local farmers and vendors. The focus on traditional cooking methods and the use of regional ingredients underscores the importance of sustainability in food production, helping to reduce the environmental impact and foster a deeper connection to the local community and its culinary heritage.

Other

  ?Other advantages this tour offers to travelers.

Just sightseeing and fun: no visits to tourist shops & restaurants, short pickup times.
Ideal for small groups: the costs are fixed and the price/person varies slightly based on the number of participants in the booking.
Flexibility: adjust the program and route to your interests or extend the duration for an extra fee.

Prices

• This tour is private: only your group will participate.
• The price per person is variable and depends on the size of your group (please choose the number of participants in the booking calendar ➡️ to see the final price).

Inclusions

Included ✅

Local Expert Guides

Service of a multilingual local guide:

• Small-group: English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual).
• Private: Spanish & English + other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese) upon prior request (based on availability).

Transportation

Round transportation from Mexico City:

• Small-group: shared (with other participants in the group tour) pickup from a defined location.
• Private: private (just for your group) pickup from your accommodation or another place of choice in Mexico City.

Meals

Market food experience with local food tastings (~1 h), local liquor tasting (~30 min), and cooking class with tasting your food afterward (~2.5 h).

Activities

Orientation walk in the Historic Center of Puebla (~2 h).

         

Excluded ❌

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included: find the one exactly for you.

Personal expenses

Flights

Flights are not included: check our partner deals.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included: find insurance tailored for you.

Tips

Details

Cancellations

This and most of our 1-day tours can be canceled up to 48 hours before the departure (see cancellation policy for more info).

Frequently asked questions:

How to book?

To reserve the tour, please choose the date and complete the booking form. Once finished, you will receive a booking confirmation in your email.

How can I contact the tour organizer?

You can find the contact phone number and email of the tour organizer in the confirmation email.

Can I talk to someone?

Except for the information on this page, you can see full terms & conditions from each tour organizer before completing your booking.

About Vibe Adventures

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Cancellations & Modifications

To cancel or modify your booking, please contact the Organizer directly using the email or phone number provided in the booking confirmation. Cancellations and modifications are subject to availability and the approval of the Organizer in accordance with their booking terms and conditions, which are made available to you during the booking process.

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