Top Riviera Maya & the Yucatan Classes & Workshops

Do you want to learn to make authentic Mexican salsas and guacamole, drink margaritas and learn how to dance salsa on the beach? Then this is the tour for you! Stop at a Beach mexican Restaurant La Chilangaloense with a beautiful view for a hand's-on cooking class.Your guide will take you through the steps of making authentic Mexican salsas and guacamole from the freshest ingredients. You'll have tortilla chips to taste your creations and can take the recipes home with you.Quench your thirst with complimentary margaritas, Mexican beer, or flavored waters. Afterwards, your guide will show you how to step, sway and get into the groove of Latin America's most famous dance- the Salsa! Follow step-by step instructions and you'll soon be ready for the dance floor. After your class, you'll have free time to enjoy the beach break. When time's up, you have the option to either return to your ship or stay at Beach Club and extend your day in this tropical paradise.

Learn about the flavors and ingredients of Aztec, Mayan and Mexican cuisine on this intimate tour in a local’s home. Under the tutelage of your host, prepare a 3-course meal—soup, main, and dessert—along with homemade salsa and tortillas. You’ll also sample and learn the proper way to taste mezcal. Afterward, share the meal you’ve prepared with your hosts and new amigos.

Use traditional techniques to prepare a 4-course Mexican menu at a cooking class in Cancun that begins in a local market and ends with a feast. You’ll learn the building blocks of Mexican cooking as you browse fresh ingredients at the market, then find out how to use a stone mortar, griddle, and clay pots to cook four flavorful dishes.

Make your own chocolate using ancient Aztec-inspired techniques on this tour at Stingray Beach. After whipping up a batch of chocolate with the hands-on workshop, sample wine and chocolate pairings to get a taste for different strains of cocoa and even sip a chocolate martini by the beach.

Charter a spacious yacht from Cancun for a daytime cruise, and leave the navigation and boat work to the captain and crew. Where you go and what you see depends on the duration of your rental, meaning you’ll optimize your time on the water. Lounge on deck as music plays and gaze at the coast, or stop to snorkel and laze on a beach, if time allows.

Live the private yacht dream without breaking the bank when you book this sleek but affordable Sea Ray yacht and take to the blue Caribbean. Choose between a short trip in Cancun Bay only or longer trips to Isla Mujeres, with snorkeling stops using the provided equipment. Your package includes ice, water, and Coca-Cola: alcoholic beverages and dock fees are at your own expense.

Cruise through Xoximilco, modeled after an ancient Aztec city, on a flat-bottomed boat during this evening tour. Xoximilco is a modern replica of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, criss-crossed with canals that bear these traditional boats called trajineras. Enjoy a tasting menu of authentic Mexican food, including tequila and beer. Listen to traditional Mexican mariachi and marimba music while you enjoy personalized attention from your guide during this small-group tour, limited to just 20 people.

Catch a ride to the largest jewelry store in the Caribbean and receive a gift of a personalized steel pendant. Look for the perfect sparkly reminder of your trip and admire the handicrafts being created by the vendors. Depending on the tour, visit the Malecon las Americas in Cancun or the Hacienda Jalisco and the 5th Avenue of Playa del Carmen.

Guarantee your entry to Playa del Carmen’s Xcaret eco-archeological park by booking your entrance ticket in advance. Combining nature with history, culture, and cuisine, Xcaret boasts more than 40 attractions that guarantee a fun-filled family day out. Witness an exhilarating equestrian show, marvel at nature in the Butterfly Pavillion and on Jaguar Island, and delve into Yucatan history at the Mexican Folk Art Museum. Upgrade to an Xcarat Plus ticket for free use of lockers and snorkel equipment, a buffet lunch, unlimited soft drinks, and a beer.

Celebrate your love and fall in love again on a romantic dinner cruise aboard a classic wooden galleon. Choose between lobster, beef and surf 'n' turf, washed down with fine wines and other drinks. Whether you set sail early evening to capture the sunset or after dark to feel the night breeze, the romance of live sax will fuel your evening with passion. Please note: package excludes dock fees.

Pair sightseeing with shopping on this combo tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya. Move on to an artisanal craft market, Celso at Market 28, in the heart of Cancun. Visit Cancun landmarks and highlights, including the Tequila Museum. Snap frame-worthy photos of Cancun’s coastline at El Mirador in Playa Delfines. Entrance fees, tequila tasting, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Escape for the day to Xcaret, Mexico's ecological and archeology park located in Riviera Maya. On this full-day trip from Cancun to Xcaret, swim in a lagoon, snorkel in the clear aqua waters of the Caribbean, and discover a network of subterranean rivers. Watch for monkeys, birdlife, and butterflies as you stroll through the jungle at Xcaret and take tours of the ancient Mayan archaeological sites. After the sun sets, enjoy folkloric entertainment that highlights the ancient Mayan culture around Cancun, Mexico. This Xcaret outing includes pickup and drop-off at most hotels in Cancun.

Tour Xoximilco Cancun, if you are looking for a place where they have a totally Mexican party atmosphere, Xoximilco in the Riviera Maya is an excellent opportunity to evoke the living memory of Mexico from the golden age. Travel aboard one of the 32 picturesque trajineras that represent each of the States of the Mexican Republic. Listen to mariachi music, stroll through the canals and enjoy a delicious Mexican dinner and typical sweets, as well as a free bar of tequila, beers and fresh waters. This tour takes you through the canals of a theme park that evokes the traditional Xochimilco of Mexico City. You will make a romantic night tour aboard a trajinera in Cancun through channels full of magic. You will taste the most exquisite flavors of Mexican cuisine while you are accompanied by mariachi music, marimba and even jarochos sounds. Singing and dancing is allowed

Spend the night like a celebrity with a VIP Gold Member admission ticket to Coco Bongo, Cancun’s most famous nightlife venue. Your VIP pass includes both skip-the-line and early entry, which saves you hours of waiting in line and grants you access to the club one hour before it opens to the general public. Take advantage of an open bar featuring premium spirits throughout the evening and guarantee a front-row seat for the show with early entry.

Disembark your cruise ship at the port of Casa Maya and embark on a shore excursion to the ancient Mayan city of Chacchoben. Discover the mystifying archeological site as you admire colossal pyramids and sacred temples that were only discovered in the late 20th century. Experience the diverse wildlife of the surrounding jungle as your knowledgeable guide offers a captivating commentary of the atmospheric ruins. Round-trip transport from the port in an air-conditioned minivan is included in the tour.

Floating along the canals of Cancun in a ‘tranjinera’ (gondola) is a Mexican experience that cannot be missed. This evening tour of Xoximilco, on a traditional tranjinera, ensures an unforgettable experience of a Yucatan fiesta. Feast on a 3-course Mexican meal; sip unlimited tequila, beer, and soft drinks from an onboard bar; and listen to live music performed by mariachi and bolero bands. Each boat has a maximum capacity of 20 passengers.

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.

Enjoy a day at the spectacular Xcaret park without the hassle of arranging transportation. This tour includes round-trip transfers from your accommodation and access to all the park's attractions and facilities, including the coral reef aquarium and water activities. Include a buffet lunch with one beer.

Spend a day sailing out on the Caribbean Sea aboard your own yacht with this exciting experience. Board your 60-foot Sunseeker Yacht and spend the day cruising out to several beautiful locations, depending on your tour length. Snorkel in the turquoise waters to observe local marine life and soak up the warm sun on the spacious deck.

Whether you’re on vacation with your family or that special someone, make the moments last with a private photography session for groups or couples. A professional photographer meets you at a beautiful beach close to your accommodation in Cancun, Playa del Carmen or the Riviera Maya. Select a 40-, 60- or 80-minute session and customize your photo package. Include any number of high-resolution images, edited and posted to a private online gallery.

Learn the basics of scuba without the hassle of a lengthy expensive course and enjoy two separate dives in the open ocean too on this generous beginners scuba experience. Begin with a theory class then learn some basic techniques in the safety of a pool before hopping aboard the boat for your real-world dives. Spend one exploring the Cancun Underwater Museum of Art and the second on some unspoiled reef.

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.

Leave the beaches of Cancun and explore Tulum, an ancient Maya fort perched on a bluff, and the underground ecological park of Kantun-Chi on this full-day private tour. At Tulum, overlooking the Caribbean Sea, learn about the city’s once-thriving commercial role in Maya history. Move on to discover a cavern network of stalactites and stalagmites at Kantun-Chi. Enjoy personalized attention and chauffeur service from a private guide.