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Handmade Tortillas, Salsas & Picaditas Cooking Class

11 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 11 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Merida, Mexico
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Spanish

Overview

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All sessions are fully private. No shared groups or crowds.

Each experience is thoughtfully curated with intention and care.

Hands-on cooking class in Mérida to discover a variety of ancestral Mexican flavors by crafting salsas, handmade tortillas & picaditas with fresh local ingredients.

+ Enjoy a traditional agua fresca while learning about ingredients and traditional procedures in Mexican cuisine.

+ Use a molcajete to blend your ingredients.
Learn all the secrets for crafting rich, smoky and raw tangy salsas as spicy as you decide.

+ Craft your own corn masa and create handmade tortillas from scratch.

+Transform your tortillas into ancestral, delicious picaditas,
and taste a variety of traditional Mexican flavors.

+ Enjoy your personalized dishes and lets talk about food, culture and more!

You’ll take home recipes full of authentic Mexican taste!

Lets have fun!

What's Included

  • All ingredients and tools for cooking are included

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    381P
    Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico

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    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Loved by guests worldwide!
    Find the best prices and earlier availability, search: divewithin . art

    This class is fully private. No shared groups or crowds.

    Each experience is thoughtfully curated with intention and care.
    Instagram: @cookingclassesmerida

    Hands-on cooking class in Mérida to discover a variety of ancestral Mexican flavors by crafting salsas, handmade tortillas, tacos & picaditas with fresh local ingredients.

    + Enjoy a traditional agua fresca while learning about ingredients and traditional procedures in Mexican cuisine.

    + Use a molcajete to blend your ingredients.
    Learn all the secrets for crafting rich, smoky and raw tangy salsas as spicy as you decide.

    + Craft your own corn masa and create handmade tortillas from scratch.

    +Transform your tortillas into tacos, ancestral, delicious picaditas,
    and taste a variety of traditional Mexican flavors.

    + Enjoy your personalized dishes and lets talk about food, culture and more!

    You’ll take home recipes full of authentic Mexican taste!

    Lets have fun!

    @cookingclassesmerida

    Sample Menu

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Public transportation options are available nearby

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Handmade Tortillas, Salsas & Picaditas Cooking Class?

    A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Activity code: C-243779P2

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    • All ingredients and tools for cooking are included

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    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Public transportation options are available nearby

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