Top Cozumel Cooking Classes

The ancient Mayans left an indelible mark on the landscapes and culture of Mexico. Discover what these indigenous people used to eat during a hands-on cooking class in the heart of Cozumel. Together with your private instructor, recreate typical Mayan dishes with ancient ingredients that will take you back in time. This is a great way to learn about history while immersing yourself in an ancient culture.

Experience the beautiful simplicity of farm-to-table cooking during this ranch experience in Cozumel. Head to a local ranch to learn about the local cuisine and where the ingredients come from. Then, participate in a hands-on cooking class to prepare local Mexican dishes made from ingredients found on the farm. Your experience ends with a delicious meal set in the gardens of the ranch.

Discover the art of authentic Mexican cooking during this small group cooking class at Josefina’s home kitchen in Cozumel. Learn about the traditional flavors used in Mexican cuisine and enjoy a hands-on culinary experience preparing Josefina’s family recipes. You tour also includes a visit to Cozumel’s local market to shop for ingredients and a copy of Josefina’s e-cookbook with over 60 of her original recipes.

Make your own chocolate using ancient Aztec-inspired techniques on this tour at Stingray Beach. After whipping up a batch of chocolate with the hands-on workshop, sample wine and chocolate pairings to get a taste for different strains of cocoa and even sip a chocolate martini by the beach.

Combine a lesson on preparing salsa with learning to dance salsa on this half-day tour in Cozumel. With a chef guide, you'll learn how to make guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo. Then hit the dance floor for a salsa lesson before heading out into the Playa Mia resort to spend the day. This tour includes access to all of the resort's amenities, including the water park, pools, and watersports equipment.

Pleasure your palate with meat-stuffed empanadas, succulent shrimp tacos, and sweet Mexican pastries on a culinary tour of Cozumel. Sample the exotic flavors of the idyllic island, noting the Mexican spice and Caribbean flair of the dishes due to Cozumel’s close proximity to Cuba. Immerse yourself in the culinary customs of the area as a knowledgeable guide takes you to five favorite local haunts to same fine Yucatan bites and beverages. Enjoy personalized attention and round-trip transportation on this intimate small group tour.

With your select group of family and friends, get to know Cozumel on a private shore excursion. In addition to learning about the island’s history, see how people and local industries there operate today. Visit the San Gervasio Mayan ruins as well as a chocolate factory, and enjoy a tequila tasting. Snorkel and relax at Palancar beach. Experience some of the best of what Cozumel has to offer, without having to follow a rigid schedule. Port/ferry pier pickup and drop-off included.

Whether you're an experienced snorkeler or an absolute beginner, fully trained guides let you make the most of Cozumel's famous reef on this half-day snorkeling tour. Hit three of the island's hottest snorkeling spots: Palancar Reef, Columbia Reef and Playa el Cielo, known for the starfish that decorate its white sands. Your package includes drinks and snorkeling gear; marine fees are payable in cash on the day.

Discover the jungle and beaches of Cozumel with just your family and friends on this private self-operated Jeep tour. Follow your guide from a separate vehicle and drive into a national park to learn about the local geology and Maya history. Continue to white-sand beaches for snorkeling and enjoy a delicious lunch. These are just some of the activities and sites available. Leave the routine tours behind and design your own itinerary to include horseback riding, shopping, more sightseeing and whatever else suits your interests.

Discover the white-sand beaches, magnificent reef, and amusement-park-style attractions of Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park on a tour that includes snorkeling and lunch. The tropical wonderland offers nature walks, crocodile exhibits, and sea lion shows, giving nature lovers and families a chance to get to see wildlife up close. Plus, a sandy beach and playground make the park perfect of children—many other beaches in Cozumel are not kid-friendly.

Get off road in the Cozumel jungles with this all-terrain vehicle tour. Follow your guide through the jungle to the Jade cenote, where you can take a dip and cool off. Wind up at a local beach club for some lounge time and a sailing excursion with snorkeling, lunch, and an open bar. This tour allows you to experience multiple water sports in a single day and has everything arranged for you.

Ride along with your guide on a fun Cozumel excursion, includes manual transmission buggy, beach stop, bilingual guide, full snorkel gear and mexican lunch. Enjoy a fun ride around the island. Relax at the beach while you savour a delicious fish ceviche at San Martin beach club, then continue on the scenic coastal road towards the snorkel site located within the arrecifes de Cozumel national park. Then visit a mexican restaurant for fajitas choose between chicken, beef or fish fajistas served with guacamole and salsas. This activity is perfect for novice to advanced participants! (order of stops may vary)

Saddle up for a 30-minute adventure by horseback at Mr Sancho’s beach. Get paired with a horse matching your skill level and follow a guide into the jungle, past mangrove forests and farms, before you reach the stunning shoreline of Cozumel’s white-sand beaches and sparkling blue waters. This family-friendly outing is suitable for riders of all levels.

Discover the nuances of traditional Mexican cooking during this immersive workshop in the heart of Cozumel. Join a small group and visit a traditional market to gather ingredients for your day. Then, learn to make several traditional dishes, from snacks to appetizers to main dishes. After, sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor along with an array of drinks.

Spend an afternoon learning to cook authentic Mexican dishes in Cozumel. Visit a market to shop for ingredients then learn how to prepare several dishes, including salsas, frijoles churros and al pastor tacos trompitos, with meat on a spit. Afterwards, enjoy your efforts over the dinner table with a special Mexican drink.

Visit the Cozumel Rum Company for a unique rum tasting experience. Mexico may be most well known for the agave plant and tequila, but Mayan sugarcane is also grown and used to make rum. Learn about the rum-making process and sample different flavors of rum, available for purchase in hand-blown artisan glass bottles.

Get to have fun preparing a delicious Gucamole and a fresh Margarita. I get to love sharing my knowledge about this beautiful island and the good time!!

In this amazing culinary show, you will discover the original recipes used for years in Yucatan since Mayan ancestors to the present days. Typical gastronomy taken it to gourmet type so you can treasure this experience above other food tours.