Cancún · WORKSHOPS
This is the shortlist worth sending to whoever is planning: 15 workshops, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one detail that decides it.
Cancun Mexican cooking class with a local market ingredient hunt, a 4-course lunch, and margarita making, capped at 10 people.
“Altho meeting up was confusing, and i had to take an uber when the others didnt, it was a fabulous experience. Loved the market, loved the staff at La Parilla, cooking class was fun. Great group”
A chef-led Cancun cooking class with tortilla making, guacamole secrets, and an optional local market stop, plus a margarita.
“it was amazing and our chef was too northbound. very informative and patient and the food was incredible. we couldn't have asked for a better experience.”
Hands-on Mexican cooking class in the Mayan jungle near Cancun, ending with a 6-course feast, recipes, and optional round-trip transport.
“Alexandra is an awesome instructor and quite interesting person as well. We loved the cooking experience and have already used some of what we learned to treat our family to Authentic Mexican. Would do it again or other classes she offers.”
Cancun hands-on Mexican cooking class: 4 courses, market tasting, and a house margarita in about 3.5 hours.
“Was excellent and well organized! Excited and appreciated the hands-on experience and look forward to learning more Mexican cooking techniques! Diego did great and was very easy to follow! The venue was perfect. The meal was delicious!”
Small-group Cancun cooking class in a local chef’s home, with a daily menu, salsa lessons, and a meal you eat together.
“Alberto was early to meet us and guided us through a fantastic local market. He answered all our questions about various spices and mole. Then he introduced us to a maize production business that provided fresh dough for tortillas. We had various food allergies in our group and he accomodated them without hesitation. He was so welcoming and cooking with him and his mom was the highlight of our trip. I cannot highly enough recommend learning and feasting with Alberto. You will not get this experience any other way.”
Small-group Cancun cooking class in a real Mexican home, 8 recipes with unlimited margaritas, plus digital recipes and a food guide.
“Thoroughly enjoyed our time w/Mel our chef & Israel. Really fun helping prepare recipes and food. Would definitely recommend it to friends.”
Learn to surf in Cancun with 1 lesson, small-group coaching, gear included, and a local instructor, plus shade for watchers.
“This was an awesome experience for my son who is 11! The instructor was great and helped him get up within the first 10 minutes. I got some great photos and my son keeps talking about wanting another lesson.”
Beginner-friendly Cancun scuba class with pool training and two tank sessions, including MUSA and Manchones Reef, in a small group.
“Aldo and the crew were amazing. My son and I went on two dives. The refresher course in the pool was perfect for two beginner divers and Aldo explained everything extremely well and made us both very comfortable. The dives were both fantastic!!”
In Cancun, make tortillas by hand, taste salsa and tacos, and get a certificate in an open-air class for about one hour.
“My family and I had such a fun time learning to make tortillas from Alex. He has a great energy, taught well, and the food was delicious!”
Private kitesurf lessons in Cancun’s Isla Blanca lagoon with calm shallow water, top gear, and jetski support for fast, safe progress.
“Loic was great! He was able to get me up and doing transitions from right to left. Everyone there is friendly amd makes an easy learning envirinment. I would recommend!”
Hands-on Cancun beach seafood BBQ in a kombi, with salsa, grilled octopus and shrimp, tamarind candy, and unlimited drinks for $105.
“If you're looking for an unique hands-on experience with fresh seafood and great teaching hosts, this is it. We didn't want to do a basic walking taco tour, but rather something authentic and different. We prepared fresh guacamole, shrimp and snapper (which was brought to our hosts right off the boat) that was grilled on the beach with a beautiful and rustic view. We also were treated to some tasty cocktails and cold beer throughout the afternoon. The food was absolutely delicious, and learning how to use classic Mexican spices and ingredients to create sauces and marinades was an added bonus that we've taken home with us. Thanks again to…”
SDI Open Water Diver certification in Cancun. Two-day small group course with pool skills plus Caribbean water sessions at MUSA and reefs.
“I did the open water certification with Marin and he is a great teacher. I highly recommend him. He took us to such beautiful places to dive. Would definitely go diving with him again. Everything was so well organized by his wife”
Cancun bean-to-bar chocolate class with a chef. Taste Mayan cocoa drinks and craft bars, then make your own to take home.
“Such a wonderful experience. Entering the kitchen, we were immediately hit with the delicious smells of chocolate. Our tour guide Axel Flores was so knowledgeable about the Mayan culture and has a very well developed taste palate. He was the perfect tour guide, showing us also where the locals hang out. Our chocolate making expert Christy was so cute and made our chocolate making experience enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this activity to everyone.”
One-hour salsa or bachata lesson in the Cancun area with warm-up, music included, and optional pickup. Private group, $60.15.
“We didn’t know how to dance at all!!! This class was so much fun! We learned basic salsa dance steps. In one hour we learned how to dance!”
Cancun market visit and hands-on cooking class. Shop with a chef, make six dishes, eat lunch with margaritas, small group, hotel pickup.
“The cooking class was great and so was Naseem our guide. The market visit was a bit disappointing, thought we would have spent more time walking the food area talking about more of the local dishes and unique ingredients locally other than the one we made. Besides that it was enjoyable and I would recommend it. Driver Alex was prompt and felt safe on the roads with him.”
On the water, under it, inland, or after dark.
