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Authentic Yucatán Food & Mezcal Masterclass

Sit down with a Yucateco chef in a private cooking session featuring cochinita pibil, fresh ceviches, and hand-pressed tortillas, paired with an expertly guided artisan mezcal flight. Eat, drink, and understand a cuisine UNESCO calls Intangible Cultural Heritage.

What to expect

Your host greets you with a refreshing agua fresca before guiding you through the market logic of Yucatecan spice and citrus. Hands-on cooking follows: you'll grind achiote, fold banana-leaf tamales, and learn the secret of a perfect pibil marinade. The feast you cook becomes your lunch, paired with a guided flight of three single-village mezcals with tasting notes and food pairings.

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Withlocals – Private Local Food Experiences
From USD 119 per person (private culinary session, min 2 guests)
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Good to know

Alert your host to dietary restrictions at booking — the menu adapts beautifully. Duration 2.5–3 hours; conveniently located close to port. No prior cooking experience necessary. Book at least one week in advance; private sessions book up quickly.

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