Riviera Maya · WORKSHOPS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 workshops & classes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Learn tortillas, salsas, guacamole, and classic Mexican dishes with Chef Alma in a warm Playa del Carmen home kitchen.
“Alma was amazing, absolutely loved learning from her. Made you feel right at home. Can’t recommend this experience enough.”
Learn Mexican cooking in Chef Coty’s Playa del Carmen home, then enjoy dinner, drinks, and a tequila and mezcal tasting.
“This was a great experience! 15 family members enjoyed a great day of learning and tasting. The food was amazing and the teaching was fantastic. Highly recommend!”
Learn kiteboarding in Tulum with an IKO-certified instructor, private coaching, full gear, safety training, and hands-on water practice.
“Mauricio and Roma are fun, friendly, personable, reasonable, and most importantly, excellent teachers. M was very adaptable to me wanting to work on kiting tricks, strapless, and winging, and was great w my partner who was a complete novice. He was professional when wind was not working and we needed to adjust schedule, and generally made it a great experience. 5 stars.”
Cook an authentic Mexican meal with Chef Isa, shop at a local market, and learn family recipes in a small Playa del Carmen class.
“Chef Isla was welcoming and so knowledgeable about the ingredients. She taught us how to use all the parts of each ingredient and understand the love Mayans have for cooking. It was an educational and fun experience shopping at the local market and then cooking with her and others like family.”
Cook Mexican classics in a Tulum home, make tortillas and salsa, taste mezcal, and share a jungle-side meal with local host Lily.
“An amazing time. Great hospitality and delicious food! Thanks so much.”
Review of Playa del Carmen's five-course dinner with cocktail class, wine pairings, Mayan flavors, and beachside transportation.
“The experience was great. Beautiful beach, entertaining, great service and wonderful ambiance. I would recommend having white wine options for guests that are not a fan of red wines. Also, when a participant states that they have a restriction please truly consider and accommodate them.”
Review of Playa del Carmen’s 3-hour drinks and appetizers class, with cocktails, Mexican snacks, local hosts, logistics, value, and booking advice.
“Amazing. Vigi was pleasant. Fun. Chill. Lots of fun and interesting stories. You should try this. We learned how to make a couple great dishes and laughed over a delicious dinner”
Learn to surf in Playa del Carmen with small-group coaching, beach facilities, equipment, safety practice, and sunset session options.
“We learned to how to a stand on the surf board. Staying on the board was an amazing feeling. Manual was very skillful and professional.”
Make three Mexican cocktails and three appetizers with Chef Coty in Playa del Carmen. A lively three-hour class for food lovers and curious beginners.
“Chef Coty is a sweet and wonderful human being with amazing talent. She guided us through preparing. three incredible cocktails and three amazing appetizers. We will definitely return to take a more advanced cooking class. We didn’t want the fun to end..”
Snorkel a cave cenote, open freshwater pool, and Yal-ku Lagoon on a private Playa del Carmen expedition with local guides.
“We went on the cenote expedition with Ivan. Picked us up on time from our resort and took us right to the cenotes! He brought a go pro to get pics and videos for us while we explored the beautiful underground rivers of tulum! Truly a breathtaking experience. Treated us to the best lunch we had on our trip afterwards too! Ivan and his wife run an amazing business and I highly recommend checking them out if you’re in playa del Carmen/tulum area! Our only regret is not doing more expeditions with him during our stay. 10/10”
Learn to surf in Tulum with a local instructor, small-group coaching, included gear, and an extra hour of board practice at Ahau Beach.
“Mauricio and his team were awesome! Helpful and supportive and fun! Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for surf lessons in Tulum!”
Cook nine Mexican recipes in a local Playa del Carmen home, with unlimited drinks, a small group, recipes, and candid photos.
“We had Chef Lily, she was king and very knowledgeable. She made the experience memorable, and you can tell she loved sharing her culture. We were also able to get many recommendations of where to eat and go in the city.”
Cook classic Mexican dishes with Chef Isa, tour Playa del Carmen’s DAC market, and learn tortillas, salsas, ceviche, and more in a small group.
“My family and I were visiting Playa del Carmen and wanted a fun group activity. Isa’s cooking class was the perfect choice. We got to visit a local market and then learn how to make a variety of different dishes - including ceviches, green mole chicken, and even homemade tortillas - in Isa’s beautiful outdoor kitchen. She kept it interesting, enjoyable and we learned a lot. Would absolutely recommend!”
Learn Mexican cooking, peppers, cocktails, tequila, and mezcal with Chef Coty in Playa del Carmen for a hands-on evening.
“We had a wonderful night at Coty's culinary school. We met new friends and made fabulous cocktails along with simple, fresh and tasty food, all full of all the colours and flavours of Mexico 🇲🇽. Importantly, these are things we can replicate at home too. Coty was a wonderful hostess / teacher who's energy made for an excellent experience! Definately recommended.”
Cook tacos, salsas, ceviche, tortillas, and mole with expert chefs in a private Tulum class with margaritas and tastings.
“We did this Mexican cooking class and it was hands down the best experience we had in Tulum. Staff weee so friendly, food was delicious, lots of margaritas and we left SO full. Such a beautiful day!”
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