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Uxmal: Cooking Mayan Class in Santa Elena

By Panama San Blas Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$339 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Guided by a local expert, savour an authentic meal prepared by a UNESCO-recognized Maya cook, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of the region. Explore the charming town of Santa Elena by tuk tuk, immersing yourself in its vibrant community and colonial history.

Journey off the beaten track into a secluded setting where Maya culinary traditions are still alive. Guided by local hosts, you’ll prepare and enjoy a meal that reflects the heart of the region. Start with crisp panuchos, savour the refreshing taste of fresh seasonal fruit water, hand-make your own tortillas, and discover the secrets of Pollo Pibil, marinated with achiote and slow-cooked underground in the traditional pib oven.

As you cook, your hosts will share the stories and ancestral knowledge behind each dish. The experience culminates in a shared meal, enjoyed in a warm family atmosphere surrounded by nature. More than a cooking class, it’s an authentic journey into the flavours and traditions of the Maya world.

Activity location

  • Santa Elena
    • Santa Elena, Yucatan, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Santa Elena
    • 97890, Santa Elena, Yucatán, Mexico

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Cooking Class and TukTuk Ride
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Duration: 4 hours
No car: Not included

Price details
AU$338.54 x 1 AdultAU$338.54

Total
Price is AU$338.54

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tuk Tuk ride around Santa Elena town
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English Speaking Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Mayan Lunch in a Traditional Cook Recognised by UNESCO

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Santa Elena
  • 1h
Climb aboard a colourful local tuk tuk and take a guided ride through Santa Elena, a small town rich in colonial and Maya heritage. Visit the 18th-century church Pass by local markets and artisan homes Engage with everyday life in a quiet Yucatecan village
Museo Santa Elena Yucatan
  • 3h
Travel to a nearby Maya community and enjoy an immersive cultural experience. Meet a UNESCO-recognized traditional cook Discover ancestral cooking techniques Savour a freshly prepared lunch with handmade tortillas, local vegetables, and traditional proteins Learn the stories behind each dish and the cook’s personal journey

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Santa Elena
    • Santa Elena, Yucatan, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Santa Elena
    • 97890, Santa Elena, Yucatán, Mexico

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