Top Cancun Cooking Classes

Journey to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula to visit the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza on this full-day tour and experience this incredible archeological site with a local guide. First, take a panoramic tour through the colonial town of Valladolid and then stop at a cenote for a refreshing swim. Midway through the day, enjoy a typical buffet lunch and a tequila tasting, and then explore the archeological site. Walk along El Castillo and the Pyramid of Kukulcan and learn how this pre-Columbian city played an important role in the Mayan Civilization.

Discover the secrets of Mexican cuisine with a half-day culinary tour that features a hands-on cooking lesson. Experience the local market with your chef-guide and pick up some fresh ingredients, then head to the private kitchen for your cooking class. Use traditional kitchen tools like the molcajete (stone mortar), comal (flat griddle), and clay pots, and finish by enjoying the 4-course meal you helped to create, accompanied by drinks.

Go beyond the tourist attractions and experience everyday local life on this half-day tour of Cancun. See a different side of the city when you visit markets, street food stalls, and hidden lanes with vibrant street art. Foodies will love sampling a range of local specialties, including barbacoa, tacos, and Yucatecan food. Come hungry and leave satisfied.

Your admission ticket lets you enter the archaeological site first so you can explore in cooler temperatures without the crowds. Enjoy a buffet lunch, and swim in a cenote. Experience one of the New Seven Wonders of the World with this early access tour of Chichen Itza.

Travel through the Mayan jungle on this action-packed all-day guided tour. Hop on your own ATV (or ride along with a driver) and head to a cenote, an underwater pool, where you can take a refreshing dip. Then fly above the treetops on a ziplining course. A local Mayan lunch is included. Only those 18 years old and above are permitted to drive their own ATV.

Taste your way through Cancun’s best tacos with this small-group culinary adventure. After convenient hotel pickup (if option selected), enjoy skip-the-line access with a local insider and savor a variety of delicious tacos—Mexico City and Yucatecan style, “al pastor” and “surtido.” Sip a cold one with your meal—four beers (or other drinks) are included in the tour price—gobble up a complimentary churro, and take in the sounds of an authentic Mariachi band.

Feel the warm Caribbean night breeze on your face as you fall in love all over again on this romantic dinner cruise. Glide across the Nichupte Lagoon on a Spanish-style galleon accompanied by the timeless rhythms of live sax as you enjoy your choice of beef, vegetarian, lobster or surf ‘n’ turf against the setting sun. Upgrade to add transfers from Cancun and Puerto Morelos hotels. Package excludes dock fees.

Spend the day soaking up the sparkling Caribbean on this catamaran cruise to Isla Mujeres from Cancun. Feel the gentle breeze as you sip drinks from an open bar. Hop into the water to snorkel at a reef location teeming with vibrantly hued fish. Dock at a private beach club for a delicious buffet lunch and even more down time. Upon arrival at Isla Mujeres, enjoy free time to explore and shop. For added convenience, upgrade to include hotel transport from Cancun to the departing marina.

During your time in Mexico, ensure you experience the white sands and turquoise waters of Isla Mujeres. On this full-day tour from Cancun, cruise to the beautiful island on a catamaran and snorkel in the protected waters of a marine park. Spend free time relaxing on the beach and feast on a lunch buffet accompanied by an open bar. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cancun are included. 

Soar high above the shimmering sea and towering hotels of Cancun during an exhilarating 30-minute Cancun Parasailing Adventure. See the resort’s most spectacular sights from a unique perspective and fly with a friend in a parasail that comfortably seats two passengers. Feel your adrenaline levels soar as you launch into the air and gaze at the sprawling city during your exciting experience.

Traditional Mexican cuisine was recognized by UNESCO in 2010 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Learn how to make authentic Mexican dishes during this hands-on cooking lesson at a private cooking school set in the Maya jungle. Prepare a 6-course gourmet meal, and feel like a member of the family during this small-group experience. Once all the food is cooked, celebrate your culinary accomplishment with a traditional Mexican fiesta, complete with drinks, tequila shots and music.

I am a lover of Mexican gastronomy. I have a degree in tourism business administration and I would like to share what identifies me as a Mexican, share family recipes, cook in a traditional way using the main ingredients that characterize us, I want to share my riches as Mexicans embodied in a dish that stands out for its simplicity and warm welcome to each and every one of the visitors creating reasons to soak up and fall in love with mexico with traditional and authentic dishes as well as share my culinary knowledge

A great tour for nature and art lovers, this tour takes you to two snorkeling spots around Cancun. The first offers a chance to view a variety of sea life and tropical fish. Later, enjoy a buffet lunch and free time on Isla Mujeres before the sail back to Cancun.

With the guidance of Chef Alberto, you'll discover the unique flavors of Mexican cuisine in this hands-on cooking experience. Learn about the traditional dishes and ways of life. Immerse yourself in the Mexican culture and the exotic ingredients that you will find in the local markets. After the market, you will go to the home of the Chef where you will learn to cook the best Mexican dishes and also regional recipes from Yucatan.

Through a tequila master you will be able to taste the flavors of 6 artisanal and quality tequilas. In this master class you will learn everything you need to know about this distillate, as well as how to drink it the right way, like a true Mexican! You will also learn how to prepare 2 delicious and refreshing cocktails.

Try a range of Mexican mezcal on your vacation during a tasting tour in the heart of downtown Cancun. You’ll meet a professional “mezcalier” master to get the lowdown on the agave-based liquor as you sample different varieties along with authentic Mexican snacks. Even better, the tasting tour is capped at just 10 people per group for a more intimate experience.

Discover the vibrant flavors of Mexico with our "Taste of Mexico: Cancun Cooking Class." Start with a lively market tour to pick fresh ingredients, then learn to craft a 4-course Mexican meal using traditional techniques and tools like stone mortars and clay pots. This intimate cooking experience in Cancun features: -Guided market tour for fresh ingredients. -Hands-on preparation of a 4-course meal, drinks included. -Small group size for personalized instruction. -Easy hotel pickup and drop-off for a seamless experience. Perfect for food enthusiasts of all levels, this class offers a unique insight into Mexican cuisine, promising a memorable culinary adventure in Cancun.

This is not only a regular tasting with industrial mezcal that you can get everywhere, this is a full experience where you will be able to use all your senses to learn the Mezcal making process, the history behind this agave spirit and the most important, try really authentic artisanal mezcal guided by a Mezcal expert guide.

Chocolate: Bean to Bar is the perfect experience for the chocolate lover's where you will have a real close up to the process to make the perfect Chocolate from bean to bar. Get to learn the history behind this wonderful product, that have its origin in this part of the world. You are going to learn how to make a correct tempering process, molding, the agriculture techniques of the cacao makers and how to identify a real artisanal chocolate bean to bar. Make your own chocolate bars guided by a local chef and enjoy a special tasting that we have for you.

Step into the vibrant world of Mexican cuisine on this culinary adventure. Your journey begins with a visit to Cancún's bustling Mercado 23, a local market teeming with the vibrant colors and aromas of Mexico's freshest produce. Then, you'll move on to the heart of the experience – a hands-on cooking class led by our chef. Master the use of traditional utensils like the molcajete and comal as you prepare a four-course feast that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine. You'll create a menu of iconic dishes during the class, including guacamole, handmade tortillas, sopes, enchiladas, and margaritas. Follow our chef's expert guidance, and with each step, you'll uncover the intricacies of Mexican cooking techniques and the harmonious blending of flavors that make this cuisine a world-renowned treasure. The tasting session is the grand finale of your culinary odyssey, where you'll savor the banquet you've lovingly prepared.