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Yucatan Taste: Gastronomic adventure in Merida through Cooking Class and Market Visit
4.9
258 Ratings
Mérida
Embark on a gastronomic adventure in Merida! Explore the market, try local delicacies, and discover traditional recipes in a cooking class. Savor the flavors of Yucatan and immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture.
Embark on a gastronomic adventure in Merida! Explore the market, try local delicacies, and discover traditional recipes in a cooking class. Savor the flavors of Yucatan and immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- C. 56 522 - Embark on a delightful culinary journey in the heart of downtown Mérida. Begin by meeting a friendly local guide who will warmly welcome you and provide a brief introduction. Stroll around the Plaza Grande and arrive at the lively Mercado Lucas de Gálvez, where the vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and bustling energy of daily life are…
- C. 56 522 - Embark on a delightful culinary journey in the heart of downtown Mérida. Begin by meeting a friendly local guide who will warmly welcome you and provide a brief introduction. Stroll around the Plaza Grande and arrive at the lively Mercado Lucas de Gálvez, where the vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and bustling energy of daily life are on full display. Together, shop for fresh ingredients such as achiote, chaya, and habanero peppers, which will be used in the upcoming cooking class. Along the way, engage with local vendors and learn about the rich culinary traditions. After exploring the market, board an air-conditioned bus for a short city ride. Upon arrival, a hostess will greet you at a local home, where a kitchen awaits. Here, participate in a hands-on cooking class, guided step by step by your host, using the ingredients you selected. Once the cooking is complete, relish the delicious dishes you have prepared, enjoying them in good company. Take your time to savor each bite. After the meal, your guide will assist in arranging an Uber ride back to Mérida’s downtown area, ensuring a safe and easy return with a satisfied appetite and a joyful heart.
What's Included
- Uber ride back to the meeting point
- Lunch
- Bus ride to the host house
- Beverages
- Food tasting
- Local and bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
- Uber ride back to the meeting point
- Lunch
- Bus ride to the host house
- Beverages
- Food tasting
- Local and bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
What's Not Included
- Items of personal nature
- Tips to the guide
- Pick-up
- Items of personal nature
- Tips to the guide
- Pick-up
Meal Options
- Sikil Pak or Guacamole & Empanadas or similar
- Papadzules, Sopa de Lima or Pollo Pibil
- Coconut Cream or similar
- Sikil Pak or Guacamole & Empanadas or similar
- Papadzules, Sopa de Lima or Pollo Pibil
- Coconut Cream or similar
Additional Information
Begin your adventure with a guided stroll through a lively market, sampling seasonal fruits, traditional sweets, and local delicacies while selecting fresh ingredients for later cooking.
Subsequently, travel on a modern bus to the home of gracious hosts, where you will prepare traditional Yucatecan dishes together, discovering recipes and stories handed…
Begin your adventure with a guided stroll through a lively market, sampling seasonal fruits, traditional sweets, and local delicacies while selecting fresh ingredients for later cooking.
Subsequently, travel on a modern bus to the home of gracious hosts, where you will prepare traditional Yucatecan dishes together, discovering recipes and stories handed down through generations. Conclude by savoring the meal together and enjoying refreshing local beverages.
- 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
Location
Parque Manuel Cepeda Peraza
Calle 60
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(258 Ratings)
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Chanelle_n
Aug 14, 2025
Amazing - Such a good experience, tried so many different foods even before we go to the hosts house. Such a nice experience and felt like a local. The food we cooked was so delicious and made us so full. Best experience ever!
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L1674pdsaskias
Aug 11, 2025
Best Yucatan Kitchen Experience we could wish for - Experienceing the market with Luz was already a big pleasure, but the cooking class afterwards with Berth was really nice to learn about the Yucatan cuisine. It was also much fun to do this with another (French) family and a US couple. I am going to try to make some of the recipes with my son, here in The Netherlands.
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Richard
Aug 9, 2025
My Mérida foodie tour - This tour is a must for anyone wanting to taste the flavors and understand the cultures of the food in Merida, Mexico. We had an amazing time walking through the city and seeing some of the historical landmarks as we made our way to the largest indoor markets in Mérida. We got to taste some of the local ingredients that we are going to put together and make a traditional Yucatán meal. Chely was our guide through this experience and she made it so much fun and very interesting. As we went through, we got to customize the level of intensity for the flavors that we are going to make into our meal as well as pick out our own desserts and treats on our way. What made this so interesting and enjoyable was when we reached our hosts home where we were going to make this meal and as a group, we all divvy up the duties in order to prepare all the ingredients and cook the meal together. The experience was very enjoyable and we made new friends at the same time. Be prepared to walk and enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors of Mérida on this culinary adventure. It’s a real treat. You don’t want to miss.
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Stephane_m
Aug 1, 2025
An exceptional and authentic experience with our super guide Zulma - Exceptional and very authentic experience
The visit to the market allowed us to discover and test multiple flavors in places we would not have discovered on our own (fruit mixtures of spices taco specialty and local drink ...)
The cooking class was great and we loved this immersion in a Mexican home
(Leo) it was a very strong moment of exchange we laughed a lot and we are feasted.especially the experience was exceptional thanks to our guide Zulma who was great, speaks excellent French and made us love his country even more.. parents and children loved this moment of sharing that we will do again with great pleasure
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Michaeljo1012yx
Jul 16, 2025
Great culinary experience - We had a wonderful experience first at the Merida market with our guide Gisell and then preparing a delicious meal with our host Mercedes.
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Mikkel194
Jul 9, 2025
A highlight of our trip to Mexico! - This was truly one of the best experiences we’ve had in Mexico so far! The market tour was super engaging, it was so interesting to learn about the local ingredients and food culture in context. Our guide, Laura, was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic, which made the whole experience feel personal and authentic.
Due to Laura we also came away with some really helpful travel tips for the rest of our trip, especially for Oaxaca — such a nice bonus! Highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves food and culture
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Mesterwester
Jul 7, 2025
Cooking Yucatecan Style: A Hands-On Culinary Experience - We had a wonderful experience taking part in a traditional Yucatecan cooking class today. After shopping for fresh ingredients at a bustling local market, we headed to our host’s home to start cooking. We prepared several delicious dishes, including pollo pibil, empanadas de chaya, sikil pak, and a coconut dessert. Everyone got involved in the process – from chopping vegetables to blending sauces – and we learned a lot about local ingredients and techniques. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. A great way to experience Mayan culture through food – highly recommended!
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Manbarkuk19
Jul 4, 2025
A perfect way for food lovers to spend a day in Merida - What an incredibly special day we have had with Luz and Mercedes. Luz guided us through the market, letting us taste food and explaining both the things we would be buying as well as other local items. We then travelled by bus with Luz to the wonderful home of Mercedes who guided us through preparing a series of local dishes. We then all sat together and enjoyed the food. It was the most perfect day, getting to know Merida and the foods of the Yucatan. I would definitely recommend joining them on your visit here.
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291hayleyd
Jun 26, 2025
We came away feeling more connected to Mérida - We did a market tour and cooking class of traditional Yucatan food. Our guide was Zulma. She was the kindest, most knowledgeable person, who explained everything so well. My partner and I were beyond happy from the market tour alone, where Zulma showed us local delicacies and took us around the market, including making it clear we didn’t have to go to any sections of the market we didn’t want to, such as the meat areas. Zulma also gave us some local history of the area and let us know about the various Museums. When we went to the hosts house to learn to cook, it felt like stepping in to a family member’s home and we felt so welcome and warm from the experience. The food was amazing and the memories made were unforgettable. On top of all this they sent us a recipe book of the things we made and more, to have after the tour. I would encourage any and everyone one to do this.
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313elinet
Jul 29, 2025
Delicious discovery of Mérida cuisine - We discovered the market of Mérida with Luz. Tasted great food, she told us interesting information about meat, spices, sweets, tortilla…
Then we took a local bus to the house of Bertha. We made a delicious chicken dish, empanadas, coconut dessert… we had soo much fun and Luz acted as the link between the local household and our group.
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