Top Riviera Maya & the Yucatan Food & Drink Classes

The ancient Mayans left an indelible mark on the landscapes and culture of Mexico. Discover what these indigenous people used to eat during a hands-on cooking class in the heart of Cozumel. Together with your private instructor, recreate typical Mayan dishes with ancient ingredients that will take you back in time. This is a great way to learn about history while immersing yourself in an ancient culture.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Book this Playa del Carmen Mexican Food Cooking Class to enjoy an authentic culinary experience in Mexico. This cooking lesson is led by a local who invites you into their home to learn to make a meal—you choose to cook a 1- or 3-course meal when booking. Plus, each class participant gets their cooking station complete with the supplies they need to use for the course.

Get ready to the Best Caribbean Catamaran Beach Party Experience with the Best Snorkeling Area in Cancun, Exclusive Beach Club at Playa Norte in Isla Mujeres and Regional cuisine experience all with a Domestic Open Bar.

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.

Discover the nuances of traditional Mexican cooking during this immersive workshop in the heart of Cozumel. Join a small group and visit a traditional market to gather ingredients for your day. Then, learn to make several traditional dishes, from snacks to appetizers to main dishes. After, sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor along with an array of drinks.

Chefs, home cooks, and foodies who appreciate a good meal will enjoy this hands-on cooking class led by a local. Meet up with your host and the rest of your small class at a local spot, then hit the shops and spice markets to gather ingredients for the meal. You’ll be cooking at your hosts’s home, and the best part is that you get to eat the dishes you prepare. 

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 art of authentic Mexican cooking during this small-group cooking class at Josefina’s home kitchen in Cozumel. Learn about the traditional flavors used in Mexican cuisine and enjoy a hands-on culinary experience preparing Josefina’s family recipes. Your tour also includes a visit to Cozumel’s local market to shop for ingredients and a copy of Josefina’s e-cookbook with several original recipes.

Experience the beautiful simplicity of farm-to-table cooking during this ranch experience in Cozumel. Head to a local ranch to learn about the local cuisine and where the ingredients come from. Then, participate in a hands-on cooking class to prepare local Mexican dishes made from ingredients found on the farm. Your experience ends with a delicious meal set in the gardens of the ranch.

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.

Indulge in an unparalleled sensory adventure with our Mezcal and Chocolate Tasting Experience. Discover the unexpected harmony of smoky mezcal notes and exquisite chocolates, a fusion that takes your taste buds on a captivating journey. Immerse yourself in the rich history, guided by experts who unveil the artistry behind each sip and bite. Elevate your palate and create lasting memories as you explore the unique and delightful combination of two cherished worlds.

Take a cooking class with a local chef and learn to make authentic Mexican dishes. The class begins with a discussion about the items on the lunch menu, then it’s off to a nearby market to shop for ingredients. Back in the classroom/kitchen, help prepare the meal as you learn about local cuisine and culinary techniques. Once the cooking is done, enjoy the home-cooked meal together.

Get ready for the ultimate Tequila Master Class! Join us for an exhilarating tasting experience where you'll not only learn everything there is to know about this exquisite distillate but also get to savor all the incredible options we have in store for you. It's an opportunity you simply can't afford to miss!

You will spend approx 3hrs with Jaqui our Master Chef learning about essentials of a Mexican Kitchen, the secret of the Ceviche and Guacamole, How to use different ingredients, what it takes to make mouth-watering salsa or fresh guacamole and finally prepare your own dishes . This is a hands-on experience. You will have your own cooking station! Vegetarians are welcome! You will learn to prepare step by step your own dishes, We will prepare it with a local beer and green and guacamole, as an appetizer we will prepare the world famous Peruvian Ceviche with fresh tuna medallion or Shrimp. You can delight our famous cucumber, mango, strawberry and passion fruit Margaritas. After the cooking classes you can relax in our beach you can also take a relaxing massage with our therapist. You do not have to worry about the transportation, it's included!