Top Things to do in Cayo
What to do and see in Cayo, Belize: The Best Cooking Classes
Discover the best top things to do in Cayo, Belize including AJAW Chocolate & Crafts, Eden Valley Mayan Kitchen, Marie Sharp's Tourist Center & Culinary Class, Purple Mayan Tours, Mystical Jade Belize.
Restaurants in Cayo
1. AJAW Chocolate & Crafts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 370 reviews
AJAW Chocolate & Craft is a locally owned local attraction demonstrating the process of making chocolate drink. It is a hands-on experience and you taste organic chocolate. Sample it and take with you a rich organic chocolate bar.
Reviewed By 645morgang
Loved the hour long learning and tasting of coco beans. The coco nibb cookies at the counter are delicious and we got a couple bags of coco nibbs to go so we could bake and make smoothies at home!
2. Eden Valley Mayan Kitchen
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Mad_Duck24 - Eastpointe, United States
For our first morning in Cayo, following a long travel day, we wanted to do something fun and informative, but not too physically demanding (that would come later). A demonstration/lesson on traditional Mayan cooking at Eden Valley Mayan Kitchen, was the perfect answer. We met Yesenia and her daughter during the mid-morning and were givien a tour of her garden which included explanations of the medicinal and historical uses of many plants, including the "Fishtail" plant. The leaves of which are used to produce the green dye with which the US Treasury Department prints US paper currency. Following the educational garden tour, we started preparations for lunch using traditonal Mayan cooking methods. Among other things we ground corn and cacao beans to make tortillas and a deliciously bitter chcolate drink. All the while Yesenia was giving a a history lesson on Mayan culture and cooking. We leaned of the importance of chcolate in the Ancient Mayan culture. We prpared tamales, wrapping them in plantain leaves that we cut ourselves. And also made a tasty and hearty soup/stew using locally rown vegetables, including the coco yam, which is sort of like our white potato but tastes better. Our lunch of tortillas, tamales, and soup, was filling and more than we could possibly eat in one sitting, so we took some back with us to the hotel. Yesenia is a wonderful host with a warm and welcoming personality and wonderful sense of humor. She also has a wealth of knowledge of traditional Mayan culture which she generously shares during the class. This was a very positive, educational, and fun experience that I would recommend to anyone visiting the San Ignacio/Santa Elena area. And don't forget to meet Chuck the Duck!
3. Marie Sharp's Tourist Center & Culinary Class
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 74 reviews
Enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in the class, which takes place in a fully-equipped kitchen at the Rainforest Haven Inn. You are provided with an apron & hat. Pictures are also taken during the class which is then emailed along with the recipe. Learn about the cuisine & food culture of Belize. Start with a visit to the market (dependent on weather conditions), then an ice-breaker activity to see how good you are at following instructions, after all it is a hands on cooking class. Thereafter, you start by sampling an array of local fruit wines. You then help prepare a variety of dishes under the tutelage of our local cooks using recipes handed down through generations. You'll learn about the diverse Belizean cultures, try traditional preparation techniques, sample essential spices and feast on your creations. This small-group tour & has a maximum of 10 participants. Local fruit wine or rum punches are served during the class. Once the meal is finished, sit down & enjoy.
Reviewed By jamesgP1432WC - Santa Fe, United States
A walking tour of the San Ignacio outdoor market, a comprehensive Creole cooking class, and a sumptious meal of Belizean cuisine -- all this, plus William's cultural commentary, for a modest price and among kind people. What's not to be thrilled with? Our entire experience at the Marie Sharp Tourist Center was first-rate. This was a highlight of our recent three-week vacation in Belize, an experience that will continue to give happy memories (and new family meals) for years to come. Highly recommended for individuals, couples and whole families.
4. Purple Mayan Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Our founder has spent over 20 years in the tourist business and knows what Travellers wants and makes it his goal to deliver on those promises. Purple Mayan was founded by a team of adventurous people that loved unique tours and outdoor activities. We all share a passion for outdoors; we all share a passion for unique attractions off the main tourist track that are rich in history and culture .
5. Mystical Jade Belize
Mystical Jade Belize is a travel company that connects you with off-the-beaten trail adventures and experiences in the Cayo District, Belize.
