Mayan Cooking Adventure: A Gastronomic Journey to the Heart of Yucatan
Experience authentic Mayan culture, harvest fresh ingredients, and learn the art of traditional Piib cooking in Nuevo Durango.
Mayan Cooking Class Yucatan: This activity is fun for all ages- an authentic experience if you’re traveling the Yucatan peninsula. A day trip to the heart of the Mayan communities and their gastronomy.
You’ll begin your day in Nuevo Durango, a Mayan village established by farmers and gum collectors “Chicleros” in 1952. This is where you will meet a local family inviting you to live as one of them. A visit to get you up close to the modern life of the Maya. Then it will be time to head to an organic garden waiting for you, your family or friends to harvest organic products to prepare a very traditional -Piib- the practice of cooking a wide variety of meats, vegetables and other local food in an underground oven.
Afterwards, you get to sit down for a delicious meal, featuring some of the ingredients you have prepared -from the farm to the table.
This day is combined with a visit to another local family to learn about the process of weaving hammocks, bordados and other crafts to be in contact with the fine Mayan artists of the region.
Don’t miss this genuine adventure!
Find us at
From our
Recent Blog
Bird Photography Yucatan: A Guide to Capturing Stunning Avian Moments
The Yucatan Peninsula is a prime destination for bird photography, showcasing an impressive array of over 550 bird species. This region offers diverse habitats, from coastal wetlands to tropical jungles, making it ideal for capturing
Spider Monkey Natural Habitat: Exploring Their Tropical Ecosystem
Spider monkeys are unique primates that thrive in the lush canopies of tropical forests. Their natural habitat spans across Central and South America, where they adapt to various ecosystems and rely on dense tree cover
Conservation Spider Monkeys: Protecting Our Primate Friends
Spider monkeys are vital primates that play an essential role in tropical ecosystems. They contribute to biodiversity by aiding in seed dispersal, which helps maintain forest health. Despite their importance, spider monkeys face numerous threats,
6000+ Tours
Discover the magic of the Yucatan with those who know it best. More than a decade of experience supports us.
Explore the world
Book your adventure today!
We are far from the common agency tour, we are guides who grew up in mayan communities learning all about nature and history. We´ll make your live an adventure in the mayan world traveling as a local as for us every guest is family.
