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Private Authentic Mayan Cooking Class with Tulum Hotel Transfers

Dinner
Digital
300 minutes
English

Step off the beaten path and immerse yourself in the heart of a traditional Mayan community near Coba. This hands-on cooking class offers a rare opportunity to learn authentic Mayan dishes from a skilled local chef. Using recipes passed down through generations, you’ll make tamales, habanero salsa, handmade tortillas, and more. Discover the true essence of Yucatán’s culinary heritage, gain insight into Mexican culture, and explore Mayan traditions through food and family. A true taste of Yucatán's rich culinary heritage!

Options

Cooking Class + Dinner + RTT

Cooking Class + Lunch + RTT

Cooking Class + Dinner + RTT

Pickup included

From$280Per Person

What's included in Private Authentic Mayan Cooking Class with Tulum Hotel Transfers

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Embark on an unforgettable culinary journey with Lucy and her family in the heart of a traditional Mayan community near Coba, Mexico. After being picked up from your Tulum hotel, you'll travel for an hour to this ancient Maya city, where you'll gain a genuine glimpse into rural life. Lucy, a master of Mayan smoke cooking, will guide you through the art of the 'pibil' technique, sharing the secrets behind its unique flavors. Participate in a hands-on cooking experience, preparing traditional Mayan dishes with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. As you cook, you'll learn about the cultural significance of each dish and connect with Lucy’s family, hearing their stories and experiencing their warm hospitality. After cooking, sit down to share the delicious Mayan meal you've helped prepare. A few dishes you may enjoy include chayitas with sikil pak salsa (a traditional dish made with corn dough mixed with chopped chaya leaves), pollo pibil (chicken in achiote paste, orange juice, and spices) and habanero salsa with handmade corn tortillas, served with hibiscus flower cold tea, local beers, and seasonal fruit.

Food Menu

STARTER - Appetizer: Chayitas with Sikal Pak Salsa

MAIN - Main Course: Pollo Pibil or Brazo de Reina Tamal

or Rice & Beans and Habanero Salsa with Handmade Corn Tortillas

STARTER - Drinks: Hibiscus Flower Cold Tea & 2 Beers Per Person

DESSERT - Dessert: Local Fruit

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Tulum
  • Authentic Mayan cooking class
  • Home-cooked Mexican meal
  • Local beer
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Menu is seasonal
  • If you have any dietary restrictions, allergies or menu preferences, please let your host know while booking the experience online
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Tulum are included in the cost of the experience. Please add your hotel details when booking online
  • Josué, or another experienced English-speaking guide, will join Lucy and you on this experience in the jungle of Quintana Roo

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Pickup and Dropoff

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Additional Information

Please meet Josué (or another available English speaking guide), at the concierge desk of your Tulum hotel. You will be dropped back to your hotel after the experience is over. Please add your hotel details when booking online.

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Host Name: Lucy Canul Dzul Phone: +52 951 146 2412 Email: [email protected] Meeting Location: Please meet Josué (or another available English speaking guide), at the concierge desk of your Tulum hotel. You will be dropped back to your hotel after the experience is over. ____ Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with personally vetted locals in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!

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