Valladolid: Authentic Mayan Cooking Class

Overview

Hidden Maya Cooking Experience Escape the ordinary and uncover one of the Yucatán’s best-kept secrets: a traditional Maya cooking class tucked away in a hidden corner of the jungle. Here, far from the crowds, you’ll be welcomed into a family home where recipes and rituals have been preserved for centuries. Your hosts will guide you step by step as you prepare an authentic Maya feast: hand-pressed tortillas, a silky sikil p’ak pumpkin seed dip, and the star of the day—Pollo Pibil, marinated with achiote and slow-cooked underground in the legendary pib oven, just as the Maya have done for generations. While the flavors come to life in the fire and earth, you’ll refresh yourself with agua de chaya, and later toast your meal with a cold beer or a smooth sip of mezcal. This is more than a cooking class—it’s a rare journey into the living heritage of the Maya world. Surrounded by nature, you’ll not only learn how to cook, but also discover the deep cultural meaning behind every dish.