Why choose this Merida tour ?
Step inside the kitchen with Sofia for an authentic, hands-on cooking lesson of Yucatecan and Mayan delicacies. Sofia prepares traditional Yucatecan dishes such as sikil pak (traditional pumpkin seed dip), sopa de lima (chicken soup with lime), empanadas de chaya, and pollo o cochinita pibil (perhaps the Yucatan’s most famous dish of slow-cooked chicken or pork which has been marinated in an achiote and sour orange marinade, wrapped in banana leaves).
Sofia will teach you to prepare traditional recipes from scratch so be prepared to get your hands dirty. You will learn to prepare the entire meal as well as a fiery habanero salsa. Enjoy the delicious meal you helped prepare with your host (and her family on occasion) in her modest home in Merida. Please note that Sofia runs a homestay so while your experience will be private, there may be other guests present in her home. Enjoy this private, authentic, immersive Yucatecan food experience with a local!
Make the most of your Merida adventure
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please note, Sofia’s home is also a homestay so other guests might be present in the home, but your experience will be private
- This is not a professional cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into an authentic, local home to meet a local person and share the culture and cuisine together
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private cooking class with your host Sofia
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Traveling Spoon.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Merida.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. - This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 93 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Address: Calle 17ᴬ 102A, Bulevares de Chuburná, 97205 Mérida, Yuc., México
Meeting location: Meet your host Sofia at her house. Her house is located between Calle 22-A and Calle 24. Here is a Google Maps link to your host’s home: https://goo.gl/maps/NaGBbHqQ76r6Fojq7
Public transport directions: From Centro (downtown), take bus Chuburna 21 and get off at Calle 24 in Chuburna. Then walk north 2 blocks to Calle 17A, turn right and walk to the end of the street where you will see a gray and white house.
If you need assistance, please contact Sofia at +52 (999) 154 7756 or casacasellas@gmail.com
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Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above.
We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
