Hands On night Mexican Cooking with Masa
Overview
Discover the essence of Yucatecan cuisine in this unique hands-on cooking experience. Begin in Mérida’s historic center before heading to a welcoming local home, where you’ll be introduced to the heart of regional cooking: masa. Learn how to prepare and season your own dough, then use it to craft traditional dishes such as empanadas with chaya and cheese, crispy salbutes, and fresh handmade tortillas. Along the way, you’ll also prepare a spicy habanero salsa and a refreshing lemonade. Finally, gather around the table to enjoy the delicious meal you created, finishing with a sweet Yucatecan treat. More than a class, this experience connects you to the flavors, stories, and hospitality that define Yucatán
What's Included
- Beers & agua frescas
- Dinner prepared by you
- Drop off transportation
- Local bus transportation
- All cooking ingredients
- English Speaking guide
- Additional drinks
- Tips to the guide
Meeting Location
Calle 60 x 59-A s/n
Parque Santa Lucia, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Discover the essence of Yucatecan cuisine in this unique hands-on cooking experience. Begin in Mérida’s historic center before heading to a welcoming local home, where you’ll be introduced to the heart of regional cooking: masa. Learn how to prepare and season your own dough, then use it to craft traditional dishes such as empanadas with chaya and cheese, crispy salbutes, and fresh handmade tortillas. Along the way, you’ll also prepare a spicy habanero salsa and a refreshing lemonade. Finally, gather around the table to enjoy the delicious meal you created, finishing with a sweet Yucatecan treat. More than a class, this experience connects you to the flavors, stories, and hospitality that define Yucatán.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Activity code: C-5612133P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- beers & agua frescas.
- dinner prepared by you.
- Drop off transportation.
- Local bus transportation.
- All cooking ingredients.
- English Speaking guide.
- Additional drinks.
- Tips to the guide.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hands On night Mexican Cooking with Masa is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hands On night Mexican Cooking with Masa will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Beers & agua frescas
- Dinner prepared by you
- Drop off transportation
- Local bus transportation
- All cooking ingredients
- English Speaking guide
- Additional drinks
- Tips to the guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
