Top Merida Food & Drink Classes

Get acquainted with Yucatecan specialties on this street food tour of Merida. Walk with a local guide to Merida’s main market plus a seafood restaurant and gelato shop. Sip fruit juices and sample plenty of local dishes, not limited to empanadas, tamales and seafood tacos along with ‘cochinita pibil’ (slow-roasted pork) and ‘panuchos’ (tortillas stuffed with refried black beans). Delicious!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With the assistance of a local chef we will first have a little history about cocoa and its uses during the time of the Mayans in the Yucatan Peninsula, its commercialization and the importance it had for different ceremonies, also the uses given to it in the modern era to cocoa. In the same way, we will learn the technique of making the cocoa paste that will be used to make the chocolate samples that we can taste as part of the activity. We will also learn about the ingredients that are used and the tools that are used to make the chocolate. chocolate. The ingredients to be used are completely organic, if there is any type of dietary restriction it is important to make it known during the activity. At the end we will have our delicious brunch prepared with great love by the cafe-restaurant staff, drinks are optional, you will have access to a menu in case you require something that is not included in the activity.