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.