Learn the art of masa in a local Yucatecan home and discover one of the foundations of traditional Mexican cuisine. From shaping and seasoning your own corn dough to preparing empanadas, salbutes, and other regional favorites, you'll take part in a hands-on cooking class guided by local hosts.

This authentic culinary experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with Yucatán’s food traditions, learn time-honored techniques, and enjoy the flavors that have been passed down through generations.

Discover the essence of Yucatecan cuisine in this hands-on culinary experience in Mérida. Begin in the historic center before heading to a welcoming local home, where you’ll explore the heart of regional cooking: masa.

Learn how to prepare and season your own corn dough, then use it to create traditional dishes such as empanadas filled with chaya and cheese, crispy salbutes, and handmade sopes. Along the way, you’ll also prepare a spicy habanero salsa and a refreshing homemade lemonade.

After cooking, sit down and enjoy the meal you’ve prepared together with your hosts. This experience offers a genuine way to connect with Yucatán’s food, traditions, and everyday life through its cuisine.

6:00 PM – Meet your guide and enjoy a short walking tour through Mérida’s historic center and Plaza Grande

6:20 PM – Take the Va y Ven bus with your guide to the host’s home and begin your interactive cooking class while playing traditional games

8:00 PM – Sit down and enjoy the delicious appetizers and salsas you prepared together

8:40 PM – Transfer back to your accommodation or the original meeting point