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Private Mérida Cooking Class in a Local Yucatecan Home

Duration: 4 hours

TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM

$109

Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout

Overview

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) or 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 an authentic Yucatecan meal that includes 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!

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Duration: 4 hours

TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM

$109

Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout

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Ticket Options (4) Options Available

Option(s)

Cooking + Dinner + Transfers

Round-trip transfers included Pickup included

Cooking + Lunch + Transfers

Round-trip transfers included Pickup included

Starting from

$35

Option(s)

Cooking Class + Dinner

Cooking Class + Lunch

Starting from

$55

Ticket Information

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

What's Included

Private Yucatecan cooking class in Mérida with your host, Sofia
Home-cooked Yucatecan meal
Hands-on cooking instruction using traditional family recipes
Two glasses of local Yucatán beer (or non-alcoholic beverages)

What's not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off (unless the transfer upgrade option is selected)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
This is not a professional cooking school or chef-led culinary course. Rather, it is an opportunity to visit an authentic local home, connect with a Mérida resident, and share Yucatecan culture, traditions, and cuisine together.
This experience takes place in Sofia's private home, which also operates as a homestay. Your cooking class is private, though other guests may be present on the property.
Guests interested in a more in-depth master class that includes preparing traditional dishes such as pollo pibil or sopa de lima may request this option in advance. Please note that it extends the experience by approximately 2 hours or more.
Sofia's home does not have air-conditioning. During warmer months, the kitchen can become hot while cooking.
For added convenience, choose the tour option with transfers, which includes round-trip transportation between your Merida hotel or vacation rental and Sofia's home.

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