Top Riviera Maya & the Yucatan Classes & Workshops

Enjoy a yoga session and a traditional Mayan steam bath on this guided experience. After a convenient hotel pickup, strike a pose with a professional yoga instructor and sweat it out in a temazcal, a Mayan sweat lodge, with a local shaman. Enjoy complimentary fruit and water and take a relaxing swim in a natural pool called a cenote.

This unique tour features a perfect combination of a visit to a beautiful traditional Mexican Farm House and Interact with the local cooking experience. You will learn about local food — and where it comes from — will heighten your enthusiasm and change the way you experience your food. Celebrating the age-old tradition of Mexican cooking and fresh wholesome ingredients, our farm-to-table deliver a fun, meaningful day at Toledo Ranch.

Aim for balance At Selina we offer an alluring blend of zen and fun that will deliver the optimal vacation. Have the best of all worlds! If wellness is a priority for you, Selina’s wellness package offers you the peace of mind and body, while simultaneously giving you the opportunity to connect with incredible travelers from all over the world. There is no doubt that taking care of your whole self elevates you in all areas of your life. You choose your vibe; we offer a wide range of classes and activities from surf lessons to treks through the jungle. We are excited to help you find your balance!

Meet Antonio at his home and start your authentic Mayan food experience with guacamole and sikil paak (tomato-pumpkin seed salsa) while Antonio describes the menu. Next join him in the kitchen to learn to cook a traditional Mayan meal from recipes he learned from his mother and has perfected working as a food professional. Your hands-on cooking class will last about 2 hours and you will learn to cook 3 dishes including a soup, ceviche and main course. For soup, you may learn to make sopa de lima (chicken and lime soup) or crema de calabasa yucateca (creamy Mayan squash soup served in a squash bowl). For the main, you might cook pescado tikin-xic (Mayan fish steamed in banana leaves) and served with a side vegetable. Antonio enjoys creating traditional Mayan dishes with a creative personal touch. Antonio may have a sous chef join to help with prep and clean up. You will also visit a local market store to learn about regional ingredients such as naranja agria and the variety of chilies.

From tostadas and tamales to papayas and empanadas, the flavors of the Yucatan are made to enjoy. Learn to cook a variety of traditional Yucatecan and Mayan delicacies with a home chef during this private cooking class in Merida, which takes place in a private home in a residential district unknown to most visitors. Learn about local culture that many tourists never see as you help prepare a traditional-style meal before sitting down to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor.

We like to share a different experience based on our gastronomical culture that we carry in our blood by ancestral heritage. The Corn it’s a type of food that can be eaten in many ways and for over 9,000 years has served as food for the people of Mexico and Central America. A taco without tortilla is not a taco and it is a tradition to accompany it with chili or sauce and the meat you like the most.

Use traditional techniques to prepare a 4-course Mexican menu at a cooking class in Cancun that begins in a local market and ends with a feast. You’ll learn the building blocks of Mexican cooking as you browse fresh ingredients at the market, then find out how to use a stone mortar, griddle, and clay pots to cook four flavorful dishes.

Chefs, home cooks, and foodies who appreciate a good meal will enjoy this hands-on cooking class led by a local. Meet up with your host and the rest of your small class at a local spot, then hit the shops and spice markets to gather ingredients for the meal. You’ll be cooking at your hosts’s home, and the best part is that you get to eat the dishes you prepare. 

Take a cooking class with a local chef and learn to make authentic Mexican dishes. The class begins with a discussion about the items on the lunch menu, then it’s off to a nearby market to shop for ingredients. Back in the classroom/kitchen, help prepare the meal as you learn about local cuisine and culinary techniques. Once the cooking is done, enjoy the home-cooked meal together.

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.

-This Experience intends to show why UNESCO recognizes “The Traditional Mexican Cuisine” as a World Gastronomical Heritage or “An Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.” It is full of scents and flavors been carried on for generations by the practicing of a protective way of living. You will prepare Chiles rellenos in a very traditional way, selecting and choosing the chiles and seasoning ingredients properly. Learn the Hand made tortillas techniques for unique antojitos mexicanos, learn what is The Cecina (beef) and seafood used for one of our dishes; The Sol, Mar y Tierra Molcajete. The volcanic rock mortar is heated in a burner and in it is where the dish is prepared. It is a very unique cooking technique. -COME JOIN US, DON’T MISS THE CHANCE TO HEAR REAL FOOD STORIES AND PREPARE A TRADITIONAL MEXICAN DISH. LEARN HOW COOKING IS A WAY OF LIFE AND LOVE IS THE OVERALL INGREDIENT.

From the creators of the #1 nightlife activity on tripadvisor for 6 years in a row comes the only party boat with this kind of ambiance departing from Cancun. Be ready to party and have an EPIC time on this 4 hour trip that includes open bar  (all you can drink) for 4 hrs! Our guests DJ's will welcome you with magnificent Hip Hop and R & B beats, so you can enjoy the ride to one of the most beautiful waters in the world, where you will be able to snorkel and do aquatic activities on the warm turquoise waters . Enjoy snacks while on board, champagne showers, fun company and party until sunset, enjoy the ride back to our starting point where the party is just beginning.  NOTE: THIS IS AN ADULT ONLY ACTIVITY  18 AND OVER.

Take a break from sightseeing and outdoor adventures to revel and dance during this lively party boat cruise for adults only (18 and older). Get a champagne shower or order from the open bar before heading to the dancefloor to move to epic beats from guest DJs. Spend the afternoon sailing on the crystal blue Caribbean Ocean playing games and having fun until the sun sets.

Experience Playa del Carmen’s wild daytime party scene on an afternoon crawl through the city’s best rooftop pools and beach clubs. With an event team to keep the party going, you’ll visit three great venues for drinks, music, and Caribbean sunshine. This 6-hour pool party tour includes welcome drinks at each location, skip-the-line admission, and all-day drinks specials so you can enjoy the day worry free.

Ready to talk tacos – and eat some, too? Get off the beaten path with a local by your side to discover some of Playa del Carmen’s best street food in the form of tasty tacos. Visit hidden gem venues locals love, fill up on several different varieties of tacos, and end your epic eating adventure at an exclusive rooftop bar for a cold drink amongst new friends

Submerge yourself in the rich cuisine and epicurean customs of the Yucatan on a half-day culinary tour of the beautiful Mexican city of Merida. Purchase ingredients from a traditional market and enjoy a cooking class at the home of a local host. Learn about the exotic ingredients and intriguing processes used in Mexican cooking as your knowledgeable guide narrates. Finally, sample the fruits of your labor during a delicious lunch in your host’s comfortable home. Enjoy a personalized experience on this small group tour, with number limits at 12 people.

The Mojito originated in Cuba at a time when the quality of the rum was not what it is today. By adding a few simple ingredients to mask the undesirable aspects of the country's rum and make a more palatable drink. On this tour we will teach you how to make the best Mojitos so you can surprise your friends and family with our Top Secret Recipe, What about a Mango Mojito, Strawberry Mojito, Tamarindo Mojito or The Original Flavor With a Mexican Taste !!

Our Tequila Tasting change people's minds about tequila forever, you will taste from Tequila Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo and Also you will have access to a Nice Beach Resort where you can enjoy a Nice Swimming Pool, Jacuzzy, Beach Area, Umbrellas, Hammocks, Lounge Chairs, Showers and Much More.

Learn to make guacamole, margaritas, and ‘pico de gallo,’ a super-fresh salsa that can be as mild or spicy as you want. Since this Cozumel cooking class focuses on easy-to-make recipes that don’t require standing over a hot stove, you’ll stay cool while preparing the classic party treats. When they’re ready to enjoy, raise a chilled margarita glass to toast the occasion and enjoy an authentic Mexican snack.

Explore the distinctive flavors of Yucatec cuisine at a cooking class in a Merida home, preparing a traditional three-course meal alongside a local chef. You'll start in the vibrant Merida market, shopping for fresh fruits, vegetables, and recados, or Yucatec spice blends, then roll up your sleeves to cook an appetizer, main course, and dessert. From the marketplace to the home kitchen, this cooking class is a great way to experience Yucatec cuisine and get a glimpse of daily life in the bustling city.

Cruise the Caribbean Sea on this triple-decker catamaran for a full day of sightseeing, snorkeling, shopping, and salsa dancing. Take advantage of the open bar and enjoy a Mexican fajita feast on board. Explore the beach and town of Isla Mujeres, snorkel in the warm water of El Meco reef, or take salsa dancing lessons on this booze cruise from Cancun.

Experience two of Mexico’s most typical artisanal crafts—delicious chocolate and colorful “alebrijes” (carved wooden figures)—in one half-day workshop at Discover Mexico Park. Kids will love the opportunity to create their own “alebrije”, while adults will enjoy learning about the history of chocolate in Mexico before sampling several varieties. At chocolate workshop, your guide will teach you the traditional tools, including crank mills y mortars used to roast and grind cocoa seeds, as well as the process to turn those seeds into real chocolate, you will also try chocolate samples, cocoa powder, and our exclusive Chocolate Liquor. At the Alebrije workshop you will choose from a variety of hand-carved wooden creatures. Free your inner artist as you express your own colors painting it. After this experience, a Mexican taco buffet. Now is time for the Paplanta Flyers show- a unique aerial performance.

At chocolate workshop, your guide will teach you the traditional tools, including crank mills y mortars used to roast and grind cocoa seeds, as well as the process to turn those seeds into real chocolate, you will also try chocolate samples, cocoa powder, and our exclusive Chocolate Liquor. After this, experience a Mexican taco buffet. The José Cuervo distillery & Discover Mexico Park have created a comprehensive tour of the origins, history & types of tequilas produced in Jalisco Mexico. Your guide will lead you through a flight of three distinctly different Jose Cuervo tequilas Blanco, Reposado & Añejo (aged). Your guide will teach you how to make the perfect margarita, so you can share your newfound knowledge with the folks back home. Now is time for the Paplanta Flyers show- a unique aerial performance.

The archeological site of Tulum, an ancient Mayan port overlooking the crystal waters of the Caribbean, is a must-see on a visit to the Yucatan. Enjoy a detailed historical tour just as the site opens, when it is virtually empty and the morning light over the ocean is a treat. Known as the jewel of the Mayan Riviera, Tulum's old walls hold the secrets to a mysterious past of sun-gods, sea-trade, ritual and ancient tradition. We follow up with a visit to an exclusive cenote hidden in the jungle. The open sink hole in the middle of a labyrinthine cavern and the winding paths that lead us to it will delight your senses. A great combination of history, nature & culture in the heart of Tulum. You will be treated to a home made lunch after emerging from the cenote and relax a little before heading back to your hotel.