Cozumel: Hands-On Chocolate, Tortilla, Salsa & Honey Experience

Duration4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

What makes this tour unique?

This is a private, customizable experience that goes beyond sightseeing and focuses on hands-on cultural immersion. Guests don’t just watch — they grind cacao on Mayan stone tools, prepare traditional salsas, make handmade tortillas, and taste honey from two different bee species, including the sacred Melipona bee.

Set in a jungle venue, the experience connects food, nature, and ancient Maya traditions in a relaxed and interactive way. Because the tour is private, the route and pace can be adjusted, and guests may also enjoy scenic drives around the island depending on their interests and time.

It’s not a cooking class or a show , it’s an authentic, small-scale experience where guests actively participate and connect with Cozumel’s living culture.

Options

Jeep (up to 4 passengers)

Duration: 4 hours: This is a private, customizable 4-hour experience that includes time at the Tierra Maya venue for hands-on cultural activitie
Jeep Renegade: An air-conditioned Jeep Renegade designed for small groups, with the experience adjusted to the group’s interests and budget.

Van (up to 12 passengers)

Duration: 4 hours: A private, customizable 4-hour experience including time at the Tierra Maya venue for hands-on cultural activities.
Van: An air-conditioned van for private groups of up to 12 passengers, with the experience adjusted to the group’s interests

Mini Van (6 pax)

Duration: 4 hours
Toyota Avanza

What's included

Hands-on salsa-making experience (Zik’il P’aak and traditional salsas)
Private transportation
Seasonal tasting of local artisanal liqueurs
Honey tasting (including Melipona bee honey)
Hands-on chocolate workshop using Mayan stone tools
Air-conditioned vehicle
Handmade tortilla experience using a traditional tortilla press
Friendly Guide
Admission to Tierra Maya venue

Food
Gratuities
Additional food, drinks, or souvenirs not mentioned in the inclusions

What to expect

2h · Admission ticket included

This is a private, fully customizable 4-hour experience, designed to move at your own pace.

Guests stop at Tierra Maya, a jungle venue where hands-on activities bring ancient traditions to life. Highlights include a Mayan cacao chocolate workshop, preparing a traditional Mayan salsa using stone tools, and making handmade tortillas with fresh dough. Guests also enjoy a guided honey tasting featuring honey from two different bee species, including the sacred Melipona bee.

The experience is completed with tastings of seasonal local liqueurs, made from regional fruits and ingredients, which vary depending on the time of year.

Because the tour is private, guests may also enjoy a scenic drive around the island, exploring local areas and coastal views as time allows.
Cozumel
2h

Enjoy up to 2 hours exploring Cozumel at your own pace with your private guide. Before or after your hands-on experience at Tierra Maya – Sanctuary of Living Mayan Traditions, you'll have the flexibility to visit the island's highlights or any locations that interest you most. Every itinerary is fully customizable, allowing you to experience Cozumel exactly the way you want.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Punta Langosta Cruise Terminal:

It is at the white lighthouse (between Aquí + Ahora Cafe & Starbucks) located at the Punta Langosta Shopping Center.

Meeting point

Puerta Maya Cruise Terminal :

The meeting point is at the Royal Village Shopping Center tower sign. To get there, go through the pier terminal to reach the pier's outside sidewalk on Melgar Avenue and turn left.

End point

Punta Langosta Cruise Terminal:

It is at the white lighthouse (between Aquí + Ahora Cafe & Starbucks) located at the Punta Langosta Shopping Center.

End point

Puerta Maya Cruise Terminal :

The meeting point is at the Royal Village Shopping Center tower sign. To get there, go through the pier terminal to reach the pier's outside sidewalk on Melgar Avenue and turn left.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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