Dig into Mayan flavours
Learn about traditional farming with a Mayan community before making Yucatán-style tortillas and preparing Cochinita Pibil. Sensory, delicious high.
Area
Yucatan Peninsula
Type
Community & Culture
Food & Drink
To truly understand a culture, you need to immerse yourself in its food. This experience gets you to the heart of Mayan life, where you'll join a local community, learn their traditional farming techniques and make mouth-watering tortillas in the Yucatán style. You'll also prepare a 'Cochinita Pibil', a deep-flavoured dish of marinated pork wrapped in banana leaves, and slow roasted in a 'pib' or traditional pit oven. It's a sensory experience that ends on a delicious high.
Tours Featuring This Experience
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View TourTeens-First Adventures: Mexico
Mexico City to the Yucatan jungle and coast. Ruins, cenotes, and some seriously good street food.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
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View AccommodationAdoro Hotel Boutique
An adults-only boutique hideaway in Mérida’s historic centre, Adoro Hotel Boutique offers 14 stylish suites, courtyard pool, regional fusion dining and a tranquil yet central base for exploring Yucatán’s vibrant culture.
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View AccommodationHacienda Chichen
Hacienda Chichen is an elegant converted 16th-century colonial hacienda that offers beautiful tropical surroundings while making the perfect retreat after a hot day spent exploring the Maya world's most famous city.
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View AccommodationCasa Lecanda
Casa Lecanda is a meticulously restored Yucatan home in Merida's historical centre that now runs as a small luxury boutique hotel, offering guests a romantic window into the colonial age and a superb base for exploring the city and surrounding Maya ruins.
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View AccommodationHacienda Merida VIP
Hotel Hacienda Merida VIP is an intimate oasis, ensuring a relaxing stay in the centre of the lively city of Merida. With just six guestrooms centred around a refreshing swimming pool, it's a great option for families preferring to stay in the city.
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View AccommodationChablé Yucatan
Once a beautiful hacienda, Chablé Resort & Spa on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula has been transformed into a stunning spa retreat, with chic private villas spread throughout the sprawling gardens offering total relaxation and a chance to fully disconnect.
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View AccommodationHotel Hacienda Merida
Hotel Hacienda Merida is a lovely haven set at the heart of the colonial centre of the lively city of Merida. The property is full of character, with the original buildings dating back to 1840.
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