Cancun · WORKSHOPS
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The useful differences between these workshops tours are timing, group size, fees and how the experience fits the rest of the day.
Mexican cooking class in Cancun with Mercado 23 market visit. Make guacamole, tortillas, sopes, enchiladas, margaritas for $79.
“It was a great time. Very informative and it was fun to learn how to make new things. Our guide Diego was really good. Very helpful around the market”
A hands-on Cancún cooking class with tortilla making, a real guacamole lesson, plus an optional local market run for fresh ingredients.
“Great Cooking class. Diego our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. Was great to walk around the markets to see where the food is sourced and then learning how to cook some delicious traditional Mexican dishes. Can’t wait to try at home.”
Hands-on Mexican cooking in the Mayan jungle near Cancun, ending with a 6-course feast, tequila, and recipes you take home.
“This was a great class, so happy we went! The place was pretty far out of Cancun which was a negative because you have to arrange for transport both ways, but it was totally worth it. Learned a lot of cooking skills that we can use for any dish. All the food was cooked in clay dishes and mostly over open fires or in the oven. The whole kitchen set up is really nice, with some big propane burners as well. The food was interesting and fun, make sure you come hungry because they will feed you! The garden was new this year, so just getting started as a bio-sustainable…”
Cancun hands-on Mexican cooking class. Make a 4-course meal with local tastings and a margarita, in a small group, English-led session.
“My girlfriend and I decided to do a date day while visiting Cancun. We signed up for this cooking class. Based on the description, we would get continental breakfast, a trip to the market to get local ingredients, and would then cook the food. I asked before the excursion if we would be picked up or if there would be transportation for us and the operator was nonresponsive. We were told to meet at the Mexican restaurant. When we got there, there was a couple already there, and it seems everyone was waiting on us. Come to find out, not only was the couple transported to the location, but they…”
Cook Cancun-style in Chef Alberto’s home with a tiny group, often starting at the market, then eat what you make.
“If you love relaxing and enjoying good food at a friend’s house then this cooking experience is for you. My husband and I throughly enjoyed learning authentic Mexican recipies in Lilly and Alberto’s cosy kitchen. They were so very hospitable and easy to talk to. We will be making our own delicious pico de gallo, guacamole, verde and rojo salsa, chicken mole, peppers and onions, and tortillas at home after the excellent instruction we received.”
4-hour Cancun home cooking class for up to 6, learn 8 recipes with unlimited margaritas, and get a digital recipe book and food guide.
“We had a great time with Melissa. All 6 of us enjoyed preparing the dishes and we enjoyed the lovely patio for dining.”
Beginner-friendly Cancún surf lesson with small-group coaching, all gear included, and a money-back promise in about 90 minutes.
“This was an awesome experience for my son who is 11! The instructor was great and helped him get up within the first 10 minutes. I got some great photos and my son keeps talking about wanting another lesson.”
Beginner scuba in Cancun with pool coaching, two tank sessions to MUSA art and Manchones Reef, max 4, English.
“My sons and I did a Discover Scuba course with Scuba Total. Gaby was excellent at communicating with us and we had everything including transportation to the marina organized ahead of time. On the day of the course everything went smoothly. We arrived and were met warmly and made to feel completely at home. All the gear was in good service. Our instructor and DM was Fabio, he is very patient, his instruction was clear and he made sure everyone understood before he went on. After the pool dives we went out on the boat. Fabio took his time with one of my son's who had trouble equalizing at the…”
Learn handmade Mexican tortillas in Cancun, make 4 tacos, taste salsas and chips, and get a certificate in a small open-air class.
“My family and I had such a fun time learning to make tortillas from Alex. He has a great energy, taught well, and the food was delicious!”
Private kiteboarding lesson in Cancun at Isla Blanca, with shallow water, jet ski support, top gear, and patient one-on-one instruction.
“Loic was great! He was able to get me up and doing transitions from right to left. Everyone there is friendly amd makes an easy learning envirinment. I would recommend!”
Hands-on Cancun beach seafood BBQ class on a small group semi-private shore, with unlimited drinks and full meal for $105.
“If you're looking for an unique hands-on experience with fresh seafood and great teaching hosts, this is it. We didn't want to do a basic walking taco tour, but rather something authentic and different. We prepared fresh guacamole, shrimp and snapper (which was brought to our hosts right off the boat) that was grilled on the beach with a beautiful and rustic view. We also were treated to some tasty cocktails and cold beer throughout the afternoon. The food was absolutely delicious, and learning how to use classic Mexican spices and ingredients to create sauces and marinades was an added bonus that we've taken home with us. Thanks again to…”
Get SDI Open Water certified in Cancun over two days, with eLearning ahead of time, pool skills, and underwater sessions at MUSA and the reef.
“I did the open water certification with Marin and he is a great teacher. I highly recommend him. He took us to such beautiful places to dive. Would definitely go diving with him again. Everything was so well organized by his wife”
Make Mayan-style chocolate in Cancun, from bean to bar. Taste cocoa drinks and craft bars with a local chef for $109.
“This was absolutely phenomenal! The small intimate setting was exactly what my wife and I were looking for on our trip. Not only did you get to physically make chocolate from bean to bar, you also got an amazing history lesson in the culture of Mexican chocolate cultivation and preparation. 10/10 would recommend to anyone interested in learning to make chocolate”
One-hour Cancun salsa or bachata lesson with pickup option, friendly coaching, warm-up, and step-by-step practice in English.
“Esteban was very professionel and very attention to us difficulty !!! Thank you for your patient you are a very good dancer”
Shop Cancun market ingredients and cook six Mexican dishes with a chef, then enjoy lunch with drinks and a margarita. Pickup options.
“The cooking class was great and so was Naseem our guide. The market visit was a bit disappointing, thought we would have spent more time walking the food area talking about more of the local dishes and unique ingredients locally other than the one we made. Besides that it was enjoyable and I would recommend it. Driver Alex was prompt and felt safe on the roads with him.”
