Top Merida Classes & Workshops

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.

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.

Enjoy an ancestral Mayan experience in an excellent culinary activity. Discover the secrets of the Mayan past in the elaboration of dishes in an artisanal way, you can delight your palate with drinks, snacks and Mayan food. Relax and enjoy the surroundings in a beautiful environment of local flora and fauna. At the end you can enjoy a dance in the form of a musical known as Show de jarana before returning to the city.

Great opportunity to meet with like minded travelers, share some similar interests, culture, make friends and to practice your salsa moves. We will take you to the most popular salsa venue in town.

The private van service is the most popular ground transportation service in the whole city. Almost 80% of the people that stay in Merida or request this service. Why? Because of the privacy, commodity and excellent service.

Our service has qualified drivers, you decide on the highway if we stop or not, at the points you have to go to the bathroom or buy coffee or a snack, the transfer can include your pet, our vehicles are recent.

Get acquainted with Yucatecan specialties on this street food tour of Merida. Walk with a local guide to Merida’s main market plus a seafood restaurant and gelato shop. Sip fruit juices and sample plenty of local dishes, not limited to empanadas, tamales and seafood tacos along with ‘cochinita pibil’ (slow-roasted pork) and ‘panuchos’ (tortillas stuffed with refried black beans). Delicious!

Immerse yourself the mysterious allure of ancient wonder Chichen Itza on a full-day excursion from Merida. Skip crowded lines as you enter the atmospheric ruins through a private entrance, completely avoiding hassle or stress. Listen to your guide’s captivating commentary as you journey through the significant archeological site, discovering sacrificial cenotes, sacred temples, and the ancient ball court. Delve into the darkened depths of the Kukulcan Pyramid to catch a rare glimpse of the Chac Mool sculpture before enjoying a fulfilling lunch and dance performance at the Mayaland Resort.

Experience top Yucatan sights all in one day on this small-group tour from Merida. Wake up bright and early to visit one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza, before the crowds arrive. Learn about the history, customs, and culture of the ancient Mayans, and then head to a local cenote for a swim. Conclude your day at the Las Coloradas pink lagoon, home to pink flamingoes.

Take the worry out of your arrival at Merida airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

You will experience the authentic living of a Yucatecan by playing their games, building your Mayan toys and hearing of unique stories of their childhood in Merida.