Merida Cooking Class: Visit a Local Market and Uncover Yucatan’s Culinary Heritage (5h)

Overview

Experience the Merida Cooking Class: Inhale the mouthwatering aromas at a bustling local market. Fill your bags with vibrant ingredients. Chop, stir, and sizzle as Yucatecan flavors unfold. Learn recipes and embrace its rich culinary heritage. Create magical dishes and savor the taste of Yucatan. Unleash your inner chef!

Highlights

Itinerary

The Merida Cooking Class begins at a beautiful local market, where the air breathes with tempting aromas and colorful displays of fresh vegetables. With your shopping bags full of flavorful ingredients, we’ll hop on a bus ride to a local home.

As you chop, stir, and sizzle, the flavors of Yucatan come to life, creating a symphony of taste and smell. With each dish you prepare, you’ll not only learn a new recipe but also gain a deeper understanding of the rich cultural heritage woven into Yucatecan cuisine.

So roll up your sleeves, grab your apron, and get ready to create culinary magic. By the end of this unforgettable experience, you’ll not only have a delicious meal to savor but also the skills to recreate the flavors of Yucatan in your own kitchen. Let your taste buds and imagination run wild as you cook!

How is this tour different?

Authentic

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

By exploring the vibrant local market, indulging in traditional dishes, and immersing yourself in the customs and traditions of Yucatan, this tour provides an authentic and actual image of the destination and the life of the host community. Through hands-on experiences in a local home, where an expert host and guide lead you through the preparation of traditional dishes, you gain firsthand insight into the culinary heritage of the region. This immersive experience allows you to connect with the local community and truly understand the richness of Yucatan's cultural tapestry.

A tour with impact

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

The Merida Cooking Class resonates with Sustainable Development Goals by contributing to Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 1 (No Poverty). Through hands-on cooking experiences, participants not only learn new recipes but also gain a profound understanding of Yucatecan culture and culinary traditions, aligning with the goal of quality education.

Additionally, the engagement with local markets and homes fosters economic empowerment, supporting local communities and addressing aspects of poverty, thereby aligning with the goal of eradicating poverty. This culinary journey serves as a conduit for cultural exchange and economic sustainability, promoting education, empowerment, and cross-cultural understanding.

Other

  ?Other advantages this tour offers to travelers.

• Small groups of up to 7 people, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience.
• Flexible cancellations with free cancellations up to 24 hours before the tour, providing peace of mind.

Prices

• This is a group tour: you will participate with other travelers.
• The price per person is fixed and doesn't depend on the number of participants you are booking for.

Inclusions

Included ✅

Local Expert Guides

English-Spanish bilingual guide service.

Meals

Beverages, food tasting, lunch.

Activities

Visit a local market to get supplies and cooking master class.

         

Excluded ❌

Accommodation

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

Personal expenses

Transportation

Transportation via public bus and taxi to downtown.

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 do I book?

To reserve the tour, select a date and complete the booking form. Afterward, you will receive a confirmation email.

How can I contact the tour organizer?

The tour organizer's contact phone number and email can be found in the confirmation email. If you have any other questions you can also contact us.

Cancellations & Modifications

You can review the full terms and conditions of each tour organizer before completing your booking. To cancel or modify your booking, contact the organizer directly using the email or phone number provided in your booking confirmation. Cancellations and modifications are subject to availability and approval by the organizer, based on their terms and conditions, which will be provided during the booking process.

Unless explicitly stated (when "Tour Organizer" is listed as Vibe Adventures), the tour and activity providers ("Tour Organizers" – see the tour widget for more details about each organizer) are independent third parties and not agents or affiliates of Vibe Adventures. Therefore, Vibe Adventures is not liable for any injuries, illness, accidents, delays, negligence, fraud, weather conditions, or expenses related to the Tour Organizers, their tours, or their affiliates. If the tour does not include insurance, travellers are responsible for obtaining travel insurance, as well as having valid passports, visas, and necessary vaccinations.

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