Top Riviera Maya & the Yucatan Classes & Workshops

Capture memories to last a lifetime during this private, photographer-led portrait session in Cancun. Using the iconic white-sand beaches as a backdrop, you can try a mix of close-ups, full body shots, or action shots with family, friends, or solo. Photography sessions include 25 edited images delivered digitally within one day.

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.

Join a hip hop cruise in Cancun and enjoy hours of fun as you sail along the Mexican coastline. DJs blast R&B and hip hop music while you dance the day away and enjoy drinks from the open bar. Stop to snorkel and swim in the warm blue-green waters or stay on board and keep dancing.

Learn about the flavors and ingredients of Aztec, Mayan and Mexican cuisine on this intimate tour in a local’s home. Under the tutelage of your host, prepare a 3-course meal—soup, main, and dessert—along with homemade salsa and tortillas. You’ll also sample and learn the proper way to taste mezcal. Afterward, share the meal you’ve prepared with your hosts and new amigos.

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. 

Charter a spacious yacht from Cancun for a daytime cruise, and leave the navigation and boat work to the captain and crew. Where you go and what you see depends on the duration of your rental, meaning you’ll optimize your time on the water. Lounge on deck as music plays and gaze at the coast, or stop to snorkel and laze on a beach, if time allows.

Live the private yacht dream without breaking the bank when you book this sleek but affordable Sea Ray yacht and take to the blue Caribbean. Choose between a short trip in Cancun Bay only or longer trips to Isla Mujeres, with snorkeling stops using the provided equipment. Your package includes ice, water, and Coca-Cola: alcoholic beverages and dock fees are at your own expense.

Cruise through Xoximilco, modeled after an ancient Aztec city, on a flat-bottomed boat during this evening tour. Xoximilco is a modern replica of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, criss-crossed with canals that bear these traditional boats called trajineras. Enjoy a tasting menu of authentic Mexican food, including tequila and beer. Listen to traditional Mexican mariachi and marimba music while you enjoy personalized attention from your guide during this small-group tour, limited to just 20 people.

Catch a ride to the largest jewelry store in the Caribbean and receive a gift of a personalized steel pendant. Look for the perfect sparkly reminder of your trip and admire the handicrafts being created by the vendors. Depending on the tour, visit the Malecon las Americas in Cancun or the Hacienda Jalisco and the 5th Avenue of Playa del Carmen.

Guarantee your entry to Playa del Carmen’s Xcaret eco-archeological park by booking your entrance ticket in advance. Combining nature with history, culture, and cuisine, Xcaret boasts more than 40 attractions that guarantee a fun-filled family day out. Witness an exhilarating equestrian show, marvel at nature in the Butterfly Pavillion and on Jaguar Island, and delve into Yucatan history at the Mexican Folk Art Museum. Upgrade to an Xcarat Plus ticket for free use of lockers and snorkel equipment, a buffet lunch, unlimited soft drinks, and a beer.

Celebrate your love and fall in love again on a romantic dinner cruise aboard a classic wooden galleon. Choose between lobster, beef and surf 'n' turf, washed down with fine wines and other drinks. Whether you set sail early evening to capture the sunset or after dark to feel the night breeze, the romance of live sax will fuel your evening with passion. Please note: package excludes dock fees.

Pair sightseeing with shopping on this combo tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya. Move on to an artisanal craft market, Celso at Market 28, in the heart of Cancun. Visit Cancun landmarks and highlights, including the Tequila Museum. Snap frame-worthy photos of Cancun’s coastline at El Mirador in Playa Delfines. Entrance fees, tequila tasting, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Escape for the day to Xcaret, Mexico's ecological and archeology park located in Riviera Maya. On this full-day trip from Cancun to Xcaret, swim in a lagoon, snorkel in the clear aqua waters of the Caribbean, and discover a network of subterranean rivers. Watch for monkeys, birdlife, and butterflies as you stroll through the jungle at Xcaret and take tours of the ancient Mayan archaeological sites. After the sun sets, enjoy folkloric entertainment that highlights the ancient Mayan culture around Cancun, Mexico. This Xcaret outing includes pickup and drop-off at most hotels in Cancun.

Tour Xoximilco Cancun, if you are looking for a place where they have a totally Mexican party atmosphere, Xoximilco in the Riviera Maya is an excellent opportunity to evoke the living memory of Mexico from the golden age. Travel aboard one of the 32 picturesque trajineras that represent each of the States of the Mexican Republic. Listen to mariachi music, stroll through the canals and enjoy a delicious Mexican dinner and typical sweets, as well as a free bar of tequila, beers and fresh waters. This tour takes you through the canals of a theme park that evokes the traditional Xochimilco of Mexico City. You will make a romantic night tour aboard a trajinera in Cancun through channels full of magic. You will taste the most exquisite flavors of Mexican cuisine while you are accompanied by mariachi music, marimba and even jarochos sounds. Singing and dancing is allowed

Spend the night like a celebrity with a VIP Gold Member admission ticket to Coco Bongo, Cancun’s most famous nightlife venue. Your VIP pass includes both skip-the-line and early entry, which saves you hours of waiting in line and grants you access to the club one hour before it opens to the general public. Take advantage of an open bar featuring premium spirits throughout the evening and guarantee a front-row seat for the show with early entry.

Disembark your cruise ship at the port of Casa Maya and embark on a shore excursion to the ancient Mayan city of Chacchoben. Discover the mystifying archeological site as you admire colossal pyramids and sacred temples that were only discovered in the late 20th century. Experience the diverse wildlife of the surrounding jungle as your knowledgeable guide offers a captivating commentary of the atmospheric ruins. Round-trip transport from the port in an air-conditioned minivan is included in the tour.

Floating along the canals of Cancun in a ‘tranjinera’ (gondola) is a Mexican experience that cannot be missed. This evening tour of Xoximilco, on a traditional tranjinera, ensures an unforgettable experience of a Yucatan fiesta. Feast on a 3-course Mexican meal; sip unlimited tequila, beer, and soft drinks from an onboard bar; and listen to live music performed by mariachi and bolero bands. Each boat has a maximum capacity of 20 passengers.

Taste your way through Cancun’s best tacos with this guided culinary adventure. After convenient hotel pickup, enjoy skip-the-line access with a local insider and savor a variety of delicious tacos—Mexico City and Yucatecan style, “al pastor” and “surtido.” Sip a cold one with your meal—four are included in the tour price—gobble up a complimentary churro, and take in the lovely sounds of an authentic Mariachi band.

The ancient Mayans left an indelible mark on the landscapes and culture of Mexico. Discover what these indigenous people used to eat during a hands-on cooking class in the heart of Cozumel. Together with your private instructor, recreate typical Mayan dishes with ancient ingredients that will take you back in time. This is a great way to learn about history while immersing yourself in an ancient culture.

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.

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.

Traditional Mexican cuisine was recognized by UNESCO in 2010 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Learn how to make authentic Mexican dishes during this hands-on cooking lesson at a private cooking school set in the Maya jungle. Prepare a 6-course gourmet meal, and feel like a member of the family during this small-group experience. Once all the food is cooked, celebrate your culinary accomplishment with a traditional Mexican fiesta, complete with drinks, tequila shots and music.

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.

Cuisine is a huge part of any place you visit, and if you want to be able to take that delicious food home with you, there’s no better way than learning to prepare it yourself. This Mahahual Small-Group Mexican Cooking Class is led by a local, and you'll learn how to make salsa and traditional Mexican dishes in a hands-on, small setting.