Day of the Dead Cooking Experience in Mérida

Merida, Mexico
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Duration6h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Your experience begins in Mérida’s historic center, where you’ll meet your local guide and visit a traditional Day of the Dead altar, surrounded by marigolds, incense, and meaningful offerings while learning about this iconic Mexican tradition.
Continue to the lively Lucas de Gálvez Market, where you’ll explore colorful stalls and select fresh ingredients for your cooking experience and ofrenda. Enjoy a traditional breakfast of pan de muerto and hot chocolate, a seasonal favorite.

Then, travel by local bus to your host’s home for an authentic cultural experience. Take part in building a traditional ofrenda and feel free to bring a photo to honor a loved one.
Next, join a hands-on cooking class and learn to prepare a 3-course Yucatecan meal, including the iconic pib, a dish prepared especially for Day of the Dead.

End your experience by enjoying the meal you’ve created in a warm, local setting — a meaningful blend of culture, food, and tradition.

What's included

  • All cooking & ofrenda ingredients & ornaments
  • Bottled water
  • English speaking guide
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
  • Uber ride included for the return to the meeting point
  • Transfer by local bus from the market to the host’s home
  • Meals
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Step into the heart of one of Mexico’s most meaningful traditions with this seasonal Día de los Muertos cooking class and cultural experience, offered only on select dates during the year. This is more than just a culinary activity, it’s an invitation to celebrate life, honor the memory of loved ones, and connect deeply with Yucatecan culture through food, ritual, and storytelling.

  1. Lucas de Galvez market

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please make sure to arrive at Iglesia de la Tercera Orden, located on Calle 60 at the corner of Calle 59, Downtown Mérida. Your guide will be waiting right of the front door of the church

End point

Please make sure to arrive at Iglesia de la Tercera Orden, located on Calle 60 at the corner of Calle 59, Downtown Mérida. Your guide will be waiting right of the front door of the church

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Cancellation policy

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