Flavors of Mexico: Cancun Cooking Class & Market Visit

4.6 (5 reviews) Cancun, Mexico
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore a local Cancun market with your chef, discovering Mexican ingredients and selecting fresh products for your class. It's where your Mexican cooking experience truly begins—before you ever step into the kitchen.

Back in the kitchen, prepare Mexican favorites from scratch: guacamole in a traditional molcajete, handmade tortillas, sopes, enchiladas, a margarita and arroz con leche, while learning traditional techniques from your chef.

With groups limited to just 10 guests, you'll have time to cook, ask questions and learn, whatever your experience level.

When the cooking is done, sit down together and enjoy the meal you've created. You'll also receive a digital recipe book to recreate your favorite dishes back home.

With roundtrip transportation available from Cancun and Costa Mujeres hotels, your culinary adventure can begin right from your hotel. Come hungry and leave with one of the most delicious memories of your time in Cancun.

Options

Flavors of Mexico No Transfer

Flavors of Mexico No Transfer : We offer a concise version of this tour, allowing direct arrivals to enjoy an authentic Mexican cooking class.
Duration: 3 hours

Flavors of Mexico: Cancun Cooking Class & Market Visit

Pickup included

What's included

  • Roundtrip Hotel Transportation – Only If Selected at Booking
  • Lunch – Enjoy the Meal You Prepare
  • Hands-On Mexican Cooking Class
  • Local Market Visit with Your Chef
  • All Ingredients & Cooking Equipment
  • Margarita Making – Non-Alcoholic Option Available
  • Digital Recipe Book
  • Roundtrip Hotel Transportation – Unless Selected at Booking
  • Additional Food & Drinks
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Begin with pickup from your Cancun or Costa Mujeres hotel when selecting a transportation option, or make your own way to the meeting point in Downtown Cancun.

Your culinary adventure begins at a local Cancun market, where you'll explore ingredients used in traditional Mexican cooking. Accompanied by your chef, select fresh ingredients for the dishes you'll prepare later.

Then head to a local restaurant with more than 40 years of history and start cooking. Guided by a professional Mexican chef, learn traditional techniques using classic tools such as the molcajete and comal.

Prepare Mexican favorites from scratch, including guacamole, refried beans, handmade tortillas, sopes and enchiladas, finishing with arroz con leche for dessert. You'll also prepare a margarita, with a non-alcoholic option available.

Then comes the best part: sit down with your classmates and enjoy the meal you created together, accompanied by refreshments.

With groups limited to 10 guests, you'll have plenty of opportunity to cook, ask questions and learn directly from your chef, regardless of your cooking experience.

Afterward, receive a digital recipe book so you can recreate the dishes back home.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our meeting point is located at La Parrilla Yaxchilan. The marina is located at Av Yaxchilán 51, Centro, 77500 Cancún, Q.R.

Easy to follow directions will be emailed to you once your reservation is confirmed.

End point

Our meeting point is located at La Parrilla Yaxchilan. The marina is located at Av Yaxchilán 51, Centro, 77500 Cancún, Q.R.

Easy to follow directions will be emailed to you once your reservation is confirmed.

Pickup details

Cancun & Costa Mujeres Hotels: Roundtrip transportation is included from hotels in the Cancun Hotel Zone, Downtown Cancun and Costa Mujeres when booking a transportation option. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking. Please be ready in your hotel lobby at the confirmed pickup time.

Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen & Riviera Maya: Roundtrip transportation is available for an additional $15 USD per person, payable at pickup. Please provide your hotel information at the time of booking so pickup arrangements can be confirmed.

Without Transportation / No Hotel Information: Guests who select a “Without Transportation” option, or who do not provide their hotel information at the time of booking, must meet directly at La Parrilla, Av. Yaxchilán 51, Downtown Cancun. Please follow the meeting time provided with your booking confirmation.

Important: Provide your hotel or accommodation name at the time of booking to arrange pickup. Transportation is included only with “With Transportation” options. If no hotel information is provided, guests must meet directly at La Parrilla.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Tour Options: This experience is available with or without roundtrip hotel transportation. Please select your preferred option when booking.
  • Hotel Information: If you select a transportation option, please provide your hotel or accommodation name at the time of booking. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking. If no hotel information is provided, you will be required to meet directly at the designated meeting point in Downtown Cancun.
  • Cancun & Costa Mujeres Transportation: Roundtrip transportation is included from hotels in the Cancun Hotel Zone, Downtown Cancun and Costa Mujeres only when a transportation option is selected.
  • Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen & Riviera Maya: Roundtrip transportation from these areas is available for an additional $20 USD per person, payable at pickup. Hotel information must be provided in advance to arrange transportation.
  • Small-Group Experience: Groups are limited to a maximum of 10 guests.
  • Cameras: Cameras and photos are welcome during the experience.
  • Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
  • Dietary Restrictions & Allergies: Vegetarian and vegan menus are available, and the class can be adapted for dietary restrictions and food or alcohol allergies. Please provide this information at the time of booking so the team can prepare accordingly.
  • Accessibility: This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Cancellation policy

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

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