Top Merida Food & Drink

Eat and drink your way through Merida on a small-group walking tour exploring the city’s vibrant gastronomy. Pausing for treats from markets and local eateries, you’ll get an inside take on the flavors you encounter, including Maya specialties you won’t find beyond the Yucatan. With a local guide sharing info on Merida's history and culture, the tour is a great way to discover the city through its food.

Explore the distinctive flavors of Yucatec cuisine at a cooking class in a Merida home, preparing a traditional three-course meal alongside a local chef. You'll start in the vibrant Merida market, shopping for fresh fruits, vegetables, and recados, or Yucatec spice blends, then roll up your sleeves to cook an appetizer, main course, and dessert. From the marketplace to the home kitchen, this cooking class is a great way to experience Yucatec cuisine and get a glimpse of daily life in the bustling city.

From tostadas and tamales to papayas and empanadas, the flavors of the Yucatan are made to enjoy. Learn to cook a variety of traditional Yucatecan and Mayan delicacies with a home chef during this private cooking class in Merida, which takes place in a private home in a residential district unknown to most visitors. Learn about local culture that many tourists never see as you help prepare a traditional-style meal before sitting down to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor.

Take a day trip to Uxmal to learn about Mayan history and culture. Visit Choco Story, a sensory museum dedicated to cocoa, which the ancient Mayans called "drink of the gods." You will also spend time at an archaeological site to learn more about Uxmal's history as a center of power in ancient times.

Explore some of the history of the Yucatan area on this day trip from Merida to Hacienda Yaxcopoil and the Mayan city of Uxmal. You'll learn about the regional importance of the farm before continuing to a different period of Mexican history as you admire Uxmal's archaeological ruins. Plus, stop by Cenote Peba for a swim. This tour allows you to avoid the hassle of finding your own way to these locations so you can relax and enjoy a pre-planned day.

Arriving at any airport can be a bit stressful, especially if it’s in a country you’ve never visited before. Book this Merida Private Transfer from Merida International Airport (MID) ahead of time and avoid the stress altogether of flagging down a last-minute taxi. Ride comfortably to your hotel in a private vehicle and choose your group size when booking. A driver meets you right at the Merida Airport’s arrivals area.

Combine visits to three cenotes on this full-day tour from Merida. Explore and swim in the Cascabel, Chaksikin, and Xoch cenotes, learning how they were formed and their significance in the community as you travel. Lunch at a local restaurant and round-trip transportation from Merida accommodations are included.

Ensure yourself a smooth and hassle-free arrival in Merida. Private, one-way airport transfers guarantee a front-door welcome at the arrivals terminal. Travel comfortably to your hotel accommodation in a air-conditioned, WIFI-equipped vehicle with your own driver. Private vans can seat up to eight passengers, making this an ideal option for families or groups.

Our departure from the meeting point will be 7 am, and our arrival to the archaeological site will be just when is recently open. Discover the history of Uxmal, the most important mayan city located in the only hilly area of the Yucatan Peninsula known in the mayan language as Puuc region, and whose main god was Chaac the god of the rain. The Puuc style stands out among other styles due to the unique and complicated carvings located in the upper parts of the mayan buildings. Walk and explore the temples with a professional licensed tourguide who will unveil the secrets of their success. In the cenote you will enjoy the crystal clear freshwater located in the mayan jungle, and manged by a small mayan community. Cenotes are unique ecosystems of the Yucatan Peninsula Finally we will enjoy the home made flavors of a delicious meal visiting a family with mayan heritage, they will prepare the meals upon our arrival at their home with fresh ingredients back to Merida between 2 and 3 pm

Explore Merida's colorful cantinas with a local on a guided walking tour of the local-style bars. Learn about daily life in the city as you walk between a series of three cantinas, where you'll sip beer, groove to the latest Mexican tunes, and try some classic Yucatec botanas, or snacks. This cantina tour includes drinks and snacks, and it's a great way to experience Merida's local culture.

Discover the 4000 year old roots of true chocolate. Hand grind your very own chocolate using the traditional molcajete. Prepare your authentic chocolate drink with a selection of the very same spices that would have been used in ancient Yucatan. Discover chocolate's link to the modern day by crafting your very own chocolate bar, a modern innovation.

It is the best and most economical taco tour. It is made and designed to have the best taco experience in Yucatecan cuisine. We have selected the 5 best dishes in the 5 best places in the markets of Mérida. Furthermore, as a guide and as a Mayan, I know first-hand the dishes and ingredients to make your experience on this tour special. It is a tour of great quality and great flavor. You will have the best taco experience.

You will enjoy unique stories of the most emblematic buildings of the first square of the city of Mérida, from the hand of one of our expert guides, as well as 3 traditional canteens, we will talk about their evolution, both in drinks, mixology and gastronomy and the influence of the different cultures in this colonial city, Afro-descendants, Spanish, Lebanese, who give identity and unique flavors to our region, what better than enjoying this experience in the company of a local person, exploring places that are not normally visited on a conventional tour.

Visit Campeche City without the stress of planning on this private full-day tour with round-trip transport from your Merida accommodations. In addition to navigating, your bilingual guide facilitates an artisan workshop visit in Becal and offers important historical background about Campeche City and its walled fortress. The tour includes free time to grab lunch (own expense) and explore Campeche's colorful streets at your own pace.

In this Tour, first you will visit the food area of a local market, and a Gelatto shop. You can taste the most popular meals in a short period of time , Also you can try some juices, cochinita pibil, chicharra, tamales, panuchos, empanadas etc. Then, you will visit the merida´s traditional bars, that we call “cantinas”, you can only find them here, in Yucatán. We will visit 2 different cantinas where you can have some drinks and snacks, while you listening to Mexican music in a very friendly atmosphere. The snacks are regional food that are cooked in the cantinas. Each cantina has its own distinctive flavor that make it special and well known in the city. Don't miss the oportunnity to live a great experience with the local culture of yucatan.

You will experience the authentic living of a Yucatecan by playing their games, building your Mayan toys and hearing of unique stories of their childhood in Merida.

Enjoy an ancestral Mayan experience in an excellent culinary activity. Discover the secrets of the Mayan past in the elaboration of dishes in an artisanal way, you can delight your palate with drinks, snacks and Mayan food. Relax and enjoy the surroundings in a beautiful environment of local flora and fauna. At the end you can enjoy a dance in the form of a musical known as Show de jarana before returning to the city.

This tour is offered by an experienced group of guides who are both personable and knowledgeable. Everybody is welcome, and we can accommodate special dietary concerns. We aim to provide a genuine experience and take you places you probably wouldn´t find or go into on your own. We listen to your suggestions and continually try to improve the routes and food selections on our tours.

Bees play a vital role in our ecosystems, agriculture, and overall well-being. Learning about and appreciating their work is crucial for our planet. We will learn about honey and bees and their importance in nature, allowing us to take action for conservation and better decisions when consuming!

For Early Bird Special & full calendar visit: divewithin.art Grounding! Comforting & revitalizing your mind-body-spirit. ★★★★★ A One-of-a-kind Cacao Ceremony & mindful somatic journey designed and guided by Silvestre, to dive within your heart, release and relax; dissolving tension and anxiety while exploring and learning about your own sound healing device: your voice. Your session includes: Cacao Ceremony + cleansing rituals + Silvestre´s somatic mindful journey. I've had the honor & pleasure to welcome travelers from all around the world for sharing unique wellness and art experiences at my home & art studio "Artful Experiences". Cacao Ceremonies are part of mayan culture and of the Intangible cultural heritage & healing traditions in Mexico. The experience I offer It is great for travelers looking for authentic mindful activities in Mérida, Yucatán, Centro. A beautiful way of celebration and self care for solo travelers or couples.

Enjoy the unique tasting experience of traditional food & drinks of Yucatan in this private tour. From a Cochinita Pibil Taco to regional artisanal beer tasting, you will have the opportunity to get the first impression about the flavors of Yucatán's gastronomy. In the meanwhile you learn tasting the flavors of yucatan, you will discover the history of some of the most emblematic places in Mérida, its avenues, neighborhoods, markets, churches and buildings that nowadays continue having an important meaning in the life of the Yucatecan people. You cannot leave Mérida without first living this experience!

This freshness not only enhances the flavor of the ceviche they prepare, but also offers a unique and authentic gastronomic experience. By immediately catching and preparing the fish, participants enjoy a direct connection with their food, appreciating the pure flavor and quality that only freshly caught seafood can offer. Additionally, this activity combines the excitement of fishing with the satisfaction of cooking and eating what has been caught, creating a complete and rewarding experience. The ability to swim at the beautiful Swings Beach and explore the coastline adds an element of adventure and relaxation to the experience. Sharing this activity with family or friends not only encourages bonding and creates valuable memories, but also allows participants to enjoy the natural beauty and tranquility of the surroundings. It is an opportunity to disconnect from the modern world and immerse yourself in a traditional and authentic experience.

Mérida is the capital of Yucatan and listed as one of the safest cities in the world; with a cosmopolitan and colorful nightlife, good times are always welcome. Our main goal is for you to enjoy this city from a different perspective, going to the most visited bars and restaurants showing you a 100% "meridan" experience. You can eat and drink in 4 different locations (each with a different concept), and learn about the authentic nightlife of the inhabitants of this beautiful city. Don't worry about transportation and relax, thanks to our van with capacity for 15 people with a personal driver. Learn all about the nightlife of this beautiful city while you share tables with other tourists interested in having a good time with drinks and unique meals. This is NOT a historical tour, the guides are only trained to give pertinent information about the current nightlife of the city and the bars and restaurants that are part of the tour