Mérida: Mayan Cooking Class with Local Cocineras

By The Mayan Shaman

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Savour the flavours of the Yucatán as you learn to make traditional tamales
Discover the cultural significance of maize in Mayan life and traditions
Learn about the history of xocolatl and its importance in Mayan cosmovision
Enjoy a hands-on cooking class led by Mayan women in Ek Balam village
Connect with the local community and support the preservation of heritage

Activity location

- Valladolid
- Valladolid, Yucatán, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

- 97963 Ek-Balam, Yuc., Mexiko
- Ek-Balam, Yucatán, Mexico

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Ek Balam, Yucatan: Mayan Cooking Class with Mayan cocineras

3h
Spanish

Travellers

Language options: Spanish

Starting time: 12:00

Price details

€60.47 x 2 Adults€120.94

Total

Mayan Cooking Class for Couples in Ek Balam

3h
Spanish

This is a fully private Mayan cooking class reserved just for you, led by local Mayan women in Ek Balam. It includes the hands-on cooking class, ingredients, traditional food, and the cultural introduction to maize and xocolatl in Maya history.

Travellers

Language options: Spanish

Starting time: 12:00

Price details

€125.98 x 2 Adults€251.96

Total

What's included, what's not

Mayan cooking class
Preparation of the food
Consumption of prepared food

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In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Join a hands-on Mayan cooking class in Ek Balam, near Valladolid, Yucatán. This experience is led by Mayan women who share traditional recipes passed down through generations.

Learn how to prepare tamales using local ingredients while discovering the cultural meaning of maize in Maya life. The class also includes an introduction to xocolatl/cacao and its importance in Maya history and cosmovision.

This is more than a cooking class. It is a respectful cultural exchange that supports local families, preserves culinary heritage, and gives travellers a real connection with the community of Ek Balam.