Cooking Class & Market Tasting

Duration

5-6 Hrs

Max People

20

Meeting point

Hotel Caribe

Departure time

9:00am

Visión general

Immerse yourself in the local culture with this cooking class!

Explore the distinctive flavors of Yucatecan cuisine at a cooking class in a Merida home, preparing a traditional three-course meal alongside a local chef.

You’ll start in the vibrant Merida’s market, Lucas de Galvez, shopping for some fresh fruits, vegetables, and recados, or Yucatecan spice blends. At the same time, you will get to taste traditional local meals.

After the tour market, your guide will take you to the local home by public transportation. Your local host will be waiting for you.

The cooking class will start and your guide and your host will teach you step by step how to prepare a three-course menu while you will be getting interesting facts. You will be able to taste some local fruits drinks and local beers.

Then, the table will be set and you will enjoy the delicious meals you prepared!

Finally, your guide will arrange your transportation to go back to Merida’s downtown.

From the marketplace to the home kitchen, this cooking class is a great way to experience Yucatec cuisine and get a glimpse of daily life in the bustling city.

Tour Highlights

  • Get a market tasting around Merida’s main market
  • Learn the flavors and ingredients of the Yucatecan cuisine
  • Shop fresh ingredients in the local market
  • Meet a local cook in a home kitchen
  • Get a cooking class and eat a delicious 3-course meal

Addicional Information:

  • Includes drinks, snacks, and lunch
  • Instant Confirmation
  • Children under 7 years are free of charge
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian and Vegan option are available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of 2 Adults per booking is required
  • Transportation is by public transportation and Uber
  • Strollers are not recommended
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Operated by Adventures Mexico

*If you require any variation in the tour, click on “Request more info”

*If you are traveling with children, please contact us to learn more about our children’s payment policies.

Included/Excluded

  • Luch
  • Round Transportation
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Meals and Beverages
  • Entry Fees
  • Departure Taxes
  • Tips To The Guide
  • Breakfast
  • Items of Personal Nature

Tour Plan

09:00 Meeting at Hotel Caribe
Se reunirá con su guía turístico fuera del Hotel Caribe en el Parque de Hidalgo en el centro de Mérida
09:15 Walk through the historic center
  •  De camino al mercado principal de la ciudad de Mérida, habrá una parada en la plaza principal de Mérida, donde recibirá una breve explicación sobre el centro de Mérida
09:30 Arrival to Lucas de Galvez Market and shopping time

Llegarás al Mercado Lucas de Gálvez, donde te introducirás en la gastronomía local mientras degustas algunos platos e ingredientes locales que se producen solo en la región. Además, con la ayuda de una lista de ingredientes y su guía, comprará los suministros para cocinar platos yucatecos.

10:30 Public transportation to our local hostess’s home

Después del recorrido por el mercado, su guía lo llevará en el transporte local a la casa de su anfitrión local

11:00 Cooking Class

Su guía y su anfitrión le enseñarán paso a paso cómo preparar un menú de tres platos. Podrás degustar algunas bebidas frescas

13:00 Lunch

La mesa estará puesta y disfrutarás de las deliciosas comidas que preparaste

14:00 Uber back to downtown Mérida

Su guía organizará su transporte para regresar al centro de Mérida

14:30 Arrival to downtown

Regresa al punto de partida original. *Todos los horarios son aproximados

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