1 Day itinerary in Mexico, North America
Home Cooking Tour: Yucatán Local Style
Explore hidden markets, In this private tour you savor spicy habanero treats, practice local languages, and master authentic Yucatan recipes in a family's cozy kitchen.
By Urban Day Trips
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Merida
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Cultural
Walking tour
Food & Culinary
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Immerse yourself in Yucatan market life as you explore Merida's less touristy areas
Indulge in the tastes and flavors of the Yucatan while walking through the market with your expert
Try some habanero hot sauces, local spices, and fruit snacks
Work in a local home where, as a family, you'll whip up treats such as salbutes, panuchos, lima soup
Immerse yourself in Yucatan market life as you explore Merida's less touristy areas
Indulge in the tastes and flavors of the Yucatan while walking through the market with your expert
Try some habanero hot sauces, local spices, and fruit snacks
Work in a local home where, as a family, you'll whip up treats such as salbutes, panuchos, lima soup
Itinerary
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Merida Market Magic & Homemade Yucatan Delights
Market, Spice & Home Cooking
Explore Hidden Markets and Local Life
Begin your day exploring one of Merida’s more authentic, less touristy local markets. Your knowledgeable local guide will lead you through bustling aisles filled with vibrant produce, colorful spices, and aromatic foods. Dive deep into Yucatan market life, learning the culture, bargaining tricks, and even picking up some Spanish and Mayan expressions from locals along the way.
Snacks and Spicy Samples
Taste your way through the market stalls, sampling authentic snacks, juicy fruits, regional spices, and fiery habanero-hot sauces. Discover your taste for spice and freshness as you immerse yourself in the sensory experience and colorful flavors that define Yucatan cuisine.
Cooking Class with a Local Expert
Next, head to a welcoming local family home where your culinary adventure continues. Under the expert guidance of a Mexican mom-chef, you'll learn how to prepare beloved regional dishes like crispy salbutes, flavorful panuchos, zesty sopa de lima, and other traditional Yucatecan delicacies. Bond with your fellow travelers and local hosts as you share cooking secrets and kitchen laughs.
Homemade Feast & Farewells
After cooking, it's time to sit down to enjoy the wonderful dishes you've helped make. Relish your homemade meal, celebrate your new cooking skills, and share smiles and laughter with your hosts and fellow travelers, savoring an authentic local experience you'll remember forever.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Lunch
What’s Included
Meals
- Lunch (1)
Transport
- Public Transportation During Tour
Activities
- Ingredients for all dishes
- Cooking session at a local family home
Not Included
- Taxi to return to your hotel
- Items of a personal nature
- Tips / gratuities for your local guide.
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