Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit
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Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit
By Adventures Mexico Day Tours
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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from per adult
$85.00
Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 5h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English, Spanish
- Local guide
- Beverages
- Food tasting
- Lunch
- Transportation to the hostess house
- Transportation back to the meeting point
What's not included- Items of personal nature
- Tips to the guide
- Pick-up
- Departure details
- Parque Manuel Cepeda Peraza, C. 60 X 59, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico 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- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 34253P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children under 7 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
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- A note from Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit
- There is nothing more important for us than your health. Therefore, we have put special measures in place to keep you safe during our tours, please be advised that some restaurants, attractions, and experiences may be modified and will be limited in capacity and subject to limited availability.
What you can expect during your visit- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- How much is Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit?
- Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit price starts from $85.00. Discover and book Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit on Tripadvisor
- What is the Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit cancellation policy?
- Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit?
- Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit is hosted by Adventures Mexico Day Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Adventures Mexico Day Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 5h. Discover and book Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 34253P3
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michaeloX5555WD
00Lovely walk and excellent food.
Luz was super knowledgeable about the food and the area. She gave us great recommendations and was super nice and f…
jonathanlV4243KG
00Great way to be introduced to Merida
This food walking tour was our introduction to Merida city centre and was a great way to see and get a feel of the …
658gabrielleb
00Definitely worth going!!
We absolutely loved this trip and our tour guide Pame!! She was amazing and we got to try so many dishes while also…
davego2014
00Great Food Tour in Merida
The walking tour with Marisol was awesome!! She was a great tour guide and provided lots of insights not just on th…
GlobetrotterNS
00Experience not to be missed
This market and culinary experience was a highlight of our month in Yucatan. Pamela was our amazing guide and Dorka…
susanrU3743GD
00Best local specialties with Iveth
This was our favorite activity in Mérida, and that is really saying something! Iveth was such a wonderful, warm, an…
davidandd2023
00Wonderful time!
Marisol was a wonderful guide - leading us through the busy and vibrant market and choosing the best stalls for us …
gzorbas
00great food tour!
Great trip and well worth the $....I would have liked a little food history but all in all great trip....I would do…
A3722UZmarkv
00A must-do in Merida
This was the perfect way to kick off our Merida trip! We never would have known how to navigate the market place an…
U1130OOluciet
00Great food and experience
This tour was very interesting. We learned about all Yucatan meal and cuisine. Our guide, Pamela was very nice and…
terynt2023
00Cooking up a storm
Pamela was very friendly and knowledgeable her tour was very thorough and hospitality from the host was lovely. Tha…
jorJ2655OO
00Delicious and very fun!
A great experience. Alex took us throughout the markets. The food was fantastic and it really gave us a flavor of M…
MARKW962
00Very knowledgeable and nice guide
Marisol was a great guide on our food tour. A very nice lady that could answer any questions I had. The food was am…
RosaH1286
00Great tour
It was a great experience! The group size was around 10 people, not too big. We went to the market in merida and tr…
kerry_butler62
00Cooking class in Merida
We enjoyed all of this tour. We enjoyed visiting the market, the local bus ride and cooking in a local house
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CLT29
San Francisco, CA217 contributions
Feb 2023
I highly recommend this experience as a way to explore the culture and interact with some local women. We had a great time going to the market with Iveth and learning about the various ingredients and history of the food...and then making the food with Rosario in her home. We were a group of ten women celebrating a special birthday. Rosario figured out a way for us to make cochinita pibil during the class because I really really wanted to make this (It traditionally takes a lot longer to make) and then surprised me with a special cake that we made in the class in addition to the mango cream dessert. The chaya empanadas and panuchos were excellent!
Written February 10, 2023
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adventuresmex
Thank you so much for your comments and recommendations!
Adventures Mexico team is happy to know that you enjoyed the tour 👨🍳. We were glad to be wtih you in a special day🎂 ❤
We hope to meet you again anytime soon!😃
Written May 15, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Zachary L
2 contributions
Feb 2023
We loved Pamela's informative tour around a local market where we got to see a different side of the city. It was so interesting seeing all the products being sold and the wide variety of spices and sauces from the Yucatan. Afterwards, Pamela brought us to her family home and introduced us to her family and their dog. We had a great time cooking and tasting different Yucatec recipes. Most of our group was vegan, and Pamela accommodated us by offering alternative recipes that had no animal ingredients.
Written February 23, 2023
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adventuresmex
Thank you so much for your comments and recommendations!
Adventures Mexico team is happy to know that you enjoyed the tour 👨🍳. ❤
We hope to meet you again anytime soon!😃
Written May 15, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Trish K
1 contribution
Feb 2023
Iveth Campos was our guide and she was DELIGHTFUL! She had to herd 10 gabbing women of a certain age and did it flawlessly and with great humor.
The Market Visit with Iveth was so interesting. I would do just a market tour again with Iveth, only take more time. There is just so much to see and learn.
Finally our cooking class at Rosario's home was just INCREDIBLE! We were 10 women, gabbing away - supposedly 'helping' Rosario, who was calm and kind and so competent - what a chef she is! And somehow, in spite of all of our inexperienced hands, we together made a wonderful meal. We were stuffed!
I highly recommend this experience! It was the highlight of my week in Merida.
The Market Visit with Iveth was so interesting. I would do just a market tour again with Iveth, only take more time. There is just so much to see and learn.
Finally our cooking class at Rosario's home was just INCREDIBLE! We were 10 women, gabbing away - supposedly 'helping' Rosario, who was calm and kind and so competent - what a chef she is! And somehow, in spite of all of our inexperienced hands, we together made a wonderful meal. We were stuffed!
I highly recommend this experience! It was the highlight of my week in Merida.
Written March 1, 2023
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Jeannine K
2 contributions
Jan 2023
Pamela was INCREDIBLE! Our family had a memorable and special experience cooking along with Pamela's lovely family. Her mother and grandmother welcomed all of us into their home after a fun-filled trip to the market. At the market, we purchased ingredients, met local vendors, and received information about local history and products. Our kids loved spending time in the kitchen, interacting with the the host family, chopping onions, stirring salsas, frying tortillas and blending sauces. We made a delicious feast and then ate together as a group, sharing stories in both Spanish and English. Pamela is a gracious, kind, welcoming, and lovely host. We felt comfortable, welcome, safe and taken care of- it was life being among family. We will never forget this wonderful and enriching experience. Thank you to Pamela and her wonderful family for sharing your kitchen and your recipes with us!
Written January 12, 2023
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adventuresmex
Thank you so much for your comments and recommendations!
Adventures Mexico team is happy to know that you enjoyed the tour. We are glad that you had an amazing family time :)
We hope to meet you again anytime soon!
Written May 10, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Dawn-Dusk-2012
Minneapolis, MN60 contributions
Jan 2020
My husband,I and three friends enjoyed a wonderful couple of hours with Alejandro at Mérida’s Lucas de Galvez Mercado. After giving an overview of the market, Alejandro guided us smoothly and gave clear, detailed explanations as we shopped in the many sections of the busy market An important distinction was made between the local food vendors at the beginning of the food market and the inner produce sections with food from other parts of México. Transportation from the market was a short ride on the local city bus (only 7 pesos for each paid by Alejandro). Our cooking lesson was in a private home close to Passeo de Montejo. The owner and cook, Mercedes. was an excellent guide for the preparation of a delicious meal! An prepaid Uber was ordered for the return to our lodging.
Written January 31, 2020
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Thank you much for your recommendation!
Written March 11, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
David C
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Couples
OMG you have to do this. You meet with a tour guide, walk and safely shop for the groceries through the market for the lunch and then take public transportation with the guide to the host's home. Joining a local family and participating in prepping for a few Mexican dishes while practicing your Spanish and asking all about the culture, local real estate and economy is not your typical tour. It was amazing. Relatives were coming and going (like a typical Mexican family home) and we were kept busy cutting and prepping and even cooking. You get private transportation back to the meeting point. When we left we had such a warm, welcome feeling like it was an experience we could never recreate.
Written April 8, 2023
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adventuresmex
Muchas Gracias!! Thank you so much for your comments and recommendations! 💖
Adventures Mexico team is happy to know that you enjoyed the tour 👨🍳😋
We hope to meet you again anytime soon!😃
Written May 22, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lisa N
Kansas City8 contributions
Our guide Pamela was charming. We really enjoyed our walk through the market experience and her insight on local food as we purchased the ingredients for our meal. Learning about locally produced masa will change the way I think about tortillas. It was delicious and very different from any other we’ve had.
The hands on in-home cooking experience was very authentic and we especially enjoyed her Abuelita who helped with the cooking and made us feel welcomed.
We would love to have the recipes for the food we prepared.
Highly recommend this.
The hands on in-home cooking experience was very authentic and we especially enjoyed her Abuelita who helped with the cooking and made us feel welcomed.
We would love to have the recipes for the food we prepared.
Highly recommend this.
Written March 23, 2023
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Crna B
Mohawk, MI23 contributions
This was an excellent tour. Pamela was a fantastic tour guide. She guided us through the market expertly and because she is a local knew many of the people there. She was so friendly and knowledgeable. Pamela then took us to Dorcas’ house to cook. Dorcas was also very friendly and accommodating. We had a lot of fun cooking and the food was amazing. We really appreciated learning about and how to make unique local dishes from the Yucatan Mayan culture. Zikil Pak was one of the most interesting and flavorful dishes I have had on my trip. I have been craving it everyday since then. Highly recommend this tour and cooking class.
Written March 16, 2023
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adventuresmex
Thank you so much for your comments and recommendations!
Adventures Mexico team is happy to know that you enjoyed the tour👨🍳.
We hope to meet you again anytime soon!😃
Written May 22, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Len M
6 contributions
Jan 2022
I enjoyed everything about this tour, but going to the market and seeing Kevin, our guide, interact with his favorite venders was particularly helpful. The venders offered us samples and information that we would not otherwise have had at the market.
The cooking part of the tour was fun, as we worked with Leonora, chopping and stirring and preparing the dishes we would enjoy. She was a delightful hostess in her home and a gracious teacher, helping us to learn some new techniques and tools for preparing the cuisine of Yucatan. We prepared and enjoyed eating four different dishes -- a perfect lunch.
Kevin Gonzalez was our guide and he was a real delight. He met us as planned and was very helpful for another student who had difficulty getting to the meeting place. I appreciated his efforts to make the tour a great experience for all of us.
I recommend this tour for anyone who wants to know more about the cuisine of Yucatan and the influence of the Mayan culture.
The cooking part of the tour was fun, as we worked with Leonora, chopping and stirring and preparing the dishes we would enjoy. She was a delightful hostess in her home and a gracious teacher, helping us to learn some new techniques and tools for preparing the cuisine of Yucatan. We prepared and enjoyed eating four different dishes -- a perfect lunch.
Kevin Gonzalez was our guide and he was a real delight. He met us as planned and was very helpful for another student who had difficulty getting to the meeting place. I appreciated his efforts to make the tour a great experience for all of us.
I recommend this tour for anyone who wants to know more about the cuisine of Yucatan and the influence of the Mayan culture.
Written January 26, 2022
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adventuresmex
Thank you so much for your comments and recommendations!
Adventures Mexico team is happy to know that you enjoyed the tour. We hope to meet you again
anytime soon!
Written January 27, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kai
Bonn, Germany15 contributions
Jan 2022
We booked the cooking class because we like the Yucatecan cuisine very much and wanted to learn more about ingredients and preparation on site. A special highlight was walking with our guide Marisol through the market with all the fresh and beautifully presented fruits and vegetables. Marisol invited us to taste freshly prepared snacks at several stations. Afterwards we drove to a private house, where the friendly woman who lived there explained to us how to prepare a small, delicious 3-course meal from the ingredients we had brought with us. Everything tasted wonderful! Marisol did a great job and it was a lot of fun for my husband and me. We will definitely try to cook some of the dishes at home.
Written March 2, 2022
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adventuresmex
Thank you so much for your comments and recommendations!
Adventures Mexico team is happy to know that you enjoyed the tour. We hope to meet you again
anytime soon!
Written March 14, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Curious547043
Singapore, Singapore
Hello ! 5 hours is a bit long for us... are you able to let us know in advance what types of dishes we will be cooking ? Thank you kindly, el
Marti B
Rosarito, Mexico90 contributions
The five hours includes time at the mercado and then travel back to the kitchen for the cooking portion. We made four or five dishes -- a mole, guacamole, soup, and a couple other things I don't recall at the moment.
I thought it sounded like a long time before we went, but I enjoyed the leisurely pace, enjoying meeting vendors in the market and eating our lunch together.
Elizabeth S
Loreto, Mexico1,348 contributions
Can you provide some information about the teacher(s)? What is the maximum number of participants?
Thank you…
Marti B
Rosarito, Mexico90 contributions
The class is held in the home of a local cook. This is not a professional chef, teaching cooking technique, but more like an abuela inviting you into her kitchen to learn the dishes she's prepared her whole life. Attendees help with chopping, peeling and mixing, as she prepares the meal. The tour company provides a cookbook following the class so you have the methods and ingredients to prepare the dishes at home.
I don't recall the maximum number of students but it's a small group. In our case, it was three of us, the guide and the cook.
Travelbound44
Rotonda West, FL646 contributions
Would love to know what a typical menu would be for this. This is hands on where we prepare and cook? Are we required to wear a mask while prep/cook?
Susan S
20 contributions
We are interested in this but my husband is allergic to onions. Will there be food without onions? Just curious. We love Mexicam food and Mexico
Bev and John C
Prince Edward County, Canada2 contributions
I’m sure if you asked, it would be omitted. The guacamole I made had onions but you could easily make a small amount without. I don’t recall any other menu item having onions
