Top Things to do in Yucatan Peninsula
Top Hotels in Yucatan Peninsula
Things to do in Yucatan Peninsula, Yucatan Peninsula: The Best Food & Drink
Hidden gems of Yucatan, such as Tulum, Akumal, Chetumal, Chichen Itza and Merida, offer an authentic taste of Mexico. Akumal and more Caribbean-style Chetumal, near the Belize border, deliver delectable white-sand beaches and great snorkelling. Merida, Chichen Itza and Tulum, with their ancient ruins, offer a passage into the Yucatanâs native history. Nature lovers can jungle trek and swim in subterranean sinkholes filled with crystal-clear water. Bike around the ruins and hop between towns in colectivo vans.
Restaurants in Yucatan Peninsula
1. Urban Day Trips
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5.0 based on 138 reviews
Urban Day Trips offers unique and authentic day tours around Merida. They range from 2 hour to 1 day adventures and uncover back streets, hidden gems, and fascinating sights. Step into the lives of locals, find out what makes the city tick, and get acquainted with the local food, culture, and traditions of Merida. A local expert guide will provide the knowledge and lead you through a fantastic urban experience.
2. Can Cook in Cancun
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5.0 based on 963 reviews
Mexican cooking classes:A day long cooking experience in Cancun with Chef Claudia will allow you to learn about Mexican Culture in a fun, relaxing, DELICIOUS, yet professional way. Private Dinners/Events:If youor your family are not in a mood for a class, but would like to experience a great Mexican dinner in a unique atmosphere... A Mexican house! Please get in touch, we'll prepare a special dinner for groups from 4 to 20.
Reviewed By cbhmurf - Richmond, United States
I do not cook a lot...but even so this was a definite highlight of my trip !!! A very personable cooking experience and fun !!! Great people, great fun, great food and learned a lot of useful information...plus a great value !$!$ I would definitely take more classes with Chef Claudia...she is such a delightful person !!!
3. The Original Salsa and Salsa
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5.0 based on 2,279 reviews
An interactive cooking show like no other! Two Dancing Chefs take you through a variety of Mexican salsas, as well as teach you how to make Margaritas and dance the salsa! Try your culinary creations with tasty snacks and try an assortment of drinks, including all-you-can-drink Margaritas, Jamaica Tea (Hibiscus Herbal Tea) and Bottled Water.Guests have 1.5 to 2 hours of free time after the dance lesson, where head into town to shop. Note: Participants must be at least 5 years of age and must be 21 years of age to drink alcoholic beverages.
4. Cozumel Chef - Food Tours
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5.0 based on 631 reviews
Cozumel Chef is a culinary experience in Cozumel, Mexico offering a variety of services. The chef offers Cozumel Food Tours, cooking classes and more! The chef, Emily, is a classically trained Chef. She has apprenticed at a number of French and New American restaurants in the United States. Now on Cozumel Island, Emily is pursuing a passion for food and life. She is bringing a new spin to Mexican flavor and "home away from home" dining as well as connecting foodies with the gastronomy of Cozumel.
5. Cultura Cruisers
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5.0 based on 99 reviews
Cultura Cruisers is not your ordinary tour; it's a cultural experience! Cruise the colonias with a local tour guide who will share the authenticity and beauty of Isla Mujeres. Your belly & heart will be full as you eat delicious, traditional foods. Your tour guide will share their knowledge of the history, flavors and traditions. Cruise the roads less traveled! Bike, walking and golf cart tours available!
6. Tabasco Chef Maestro
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5.0 based on 117 reviews
Cook, drink and have fun with the guidance of a professional Mexican chef in what is arguably the most beautiful setting any cooking class has ever done; TABASCO’s Chef Maestro, cooking & tasting experience is located at the prestigious Blu facility and with the Caribbean ocean as its prime view, you will become a certified master chef. Cook a 3 course-meal, ask and learn.
7. Co.Cos Culinary School & Catering
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5.0 based on 333 reviews
Take a break from the sun & sand and join us for a Mexican Cooking Class! Fun for all ages and whether you are an avid cook, an eager eater, or a professional chef, you will find enrichment and a unique culinary experience at the Co.Cos Culinary School. With hands-on instruction, you will learn how to prepare a fantastic Mexican inspired meal. We offer 3-course classes, 1-course classes, private instruction as well as our ever-so popular Friday Night "Drinking School". In addition to the cooking, our classes are also a great cultural learning experience about Mexico - learn about the varieties of chiles, the difference between tequila and mezcal and more! Be sure to be prepared to eat, drink and if you don't want to do the cookin' we also have a dining guest option available. Join us today!
Reviewed By laurieosborne
Really wonderful experience learning to cook prepare local dishes. Loved the purpose-built cooking environment and the friendly learning environment. Coty is a really great teacher and makes everything fun. Would def recommend! :)
8. Cozumel Cooking Class
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5.0 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By EFranklin919 - Alabama, United States
When traveling abroad, we always look for opportunities that allow us to learn more about the culture and get a REAL taste of our host country. The Cozumel Cooking Class at Kondesa fulfilled and exceeded our expectations for a one-of-a-kind experience! We got lucky and were the only couple participating in the class on our day, which made this hands-on workshop even more special. Chef Daniel explained the origins of traditional Mayan foods, as well as the Spanish influence on the cuisine before we delved into making our three-course lunch. He and Chef Israel took us through the process of preparing fresh salsas, pressing homemade tortillas for our quesadillas and assembling a delicious Mayan style fish wrapped and grilled in banana leaves. We also learned how to make delicious Tamarind Margaritas – I guarantee you’ve never tasted anything like it! As someone who loves to cook, Chef Daniel opened my eyes to what I’ve been doing wrong all these years, LOL! The class includes a recipe e-Book, and I can’t wait to apply all that I learned when recreating the dishes at home. Special thanks to Chef Daniel for tips on where to find the ingredients stateside! The Cozumel Cooking Class team provides great hospitality and goes out of their way to create a wonderful and delicious day for visitors. This class is a must for those who are looking for a wonderful, unique experience!
9. Rivera's Kitchen Tulum
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5.0 based on 409 reviews
Get off the tourist track! enjoy an authentic Mexican Culinary adventure and take the passion of Mexican Traditional Cuisine into your kitchen!.Mexican Cooking lessons in Tulum start with a Cultural introduction to the broad Mexican Culinary Map,then experience the complete process of preparing and cooking an authentic Mexican meal in a group setting,and enjoy the fruits of your labor!
Reviewed By 991maggier - Memphis, United States
Lily welcomed us into her home and made us feel like friends. We learned how to cook authentic Mexican dishes (including guacamole the old Aztec way!) that were DELICIOUS and we had so much fun. She was a great teacher and gave us the recipes (and more) to take home with us. The techniques she shows can be applied to many Mexican dishes. This was such a unique experience and would recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
10. Mexico Lindo Cooking
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5.0 based on 186 reviews
Come to an amazing day in a traditional kitchen in Riviera Maya, learn how to prepare a 6 courses menu. Be lead by a professional Chef throughout this amazing culinary journey and then enjoy in a feast the fruits of your labor. E njoy a visit to our organic garden to pick some of the products we will cook in this amazing venue in the Riviera Maya Jungle and enjoy all day surrounded by locals, Mexican music and delicious food. of the beaten path, fun, tasty, a great way to spend a day of your vacations, specially if you like food. the best Mexican food¡¡
Reviewed By DelfinoEdward - Lucena, Brazil
We had the pleasure of experiencing the BBQ Cochinita Pibil Experience in Yaxuna, Yucatan. The experience was unique. The presentation was well-organized, fun and informative. The food was excellent. I would highly recommend this for adventurous travelers and/or serious foodies. \ This experience exceeded my expectations and I am very glad we did it--now you should too.
