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A group of people engaged in a traditional activity, possibly a cultural or communal event, in a rustic setting with bamboo walls and a stone floor. 1
Women preparing food outdoors with a bamboo structure and traditional pottery. 2
A rustic wooden table with chairs, surrounded by greenery and flowers. 3
People cooking outdoors with a pan and a makeshift shelter in the background. 4
Children and an adult preparing food at a rustic outdoor table. 5
By The Mayan Shaman
Free cancellation available
Price is $129 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Savor the flavors of the Yucatán as you learn to make traditional tamales
    • Discover the cultural significance of maize in Mayan life and traditions
    • Learn about the history of xocolatl and its importance in Mayan cosmovision
    • Enjoy a hands-on cooking class led by Mayan women in Ek Balam village
    • Connect with the local community and support the preservation of heritage

Activity location

    • Valladolid
    • Valladolid, Yucatán, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 97963 Ek-Balam, Yuc., Mexiko
    • Ek-Balam, Yucatán, Mexico

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Ek Balam, Yucatan: Mayan Cooking Class with Mayan cocineras

  • Earn $3.86
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 12:00PM
Price details
$64.32 x 2 Adults$128.64
Total
Price is $128.64
Until Sun, Oct 25

Mayan Cooking Class for Couples in Ek Balam

  • Earn $8.04
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Spanish

This is a fully private Mayan cooking class reserved just for you, led by local Mayan women in Ek Balam. It includes the hands-on cooking class, ingredients, traditional food, and the cultural introduction to maize and xocolatl in Maya history.

Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 12:00PM
Price details
$134.00 x 2 Adults$268.00
Total
Price is $268.00
Until Sun, Oct 25

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Mayan cooking class
  • Inclusions
    Preparation of the food
  • Inclusions
    Consumption of prepared food

What you can expect

  • Join a hands-on Mayan cooking class in Ek Balam, near Valladolid, Yucatán. This experience is led by Mayan women who share traditional recipes passed down through generations.

    Learn how to prepare tamales using local ingredients while discovering the cultural meaning of maize in Maya life. The class also includes an introduction to xocolatl/cacao and its importance in Maya history and cosmovision.

    This is more than a cooking class. It is a respectful cultural exchange that supports local families, preserves culinary heritage, and gives travelers a real connection with the community of Ek Balam.

Location

Activity location

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    • Valladolid
    • Valladolid, Yucatán, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 97963 Ek-Balam, Yuc., Mexiko
    • Ek-Balam, Yucatán, Mexico