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Flavours of Yucatán with market visit, cooking and cenote swim – Food & Drink Experience
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The cool rush of freshwater as you plunge into the Chukum Cenote awaits you on this flavour-packed tour that explores the Yucatan Peninsula’s colourful culture and cuisine. After arriving in the pastel-painted town of Valladolid, you’ll head to a lively local market where the air is thick with fragrant spices and the stalls overflow with fresh produce. Sofia, one of our local expert guides, says “Valladolid’s market isn’t just a place to shop, it’s where you will feel the heart of Yucatan. The stories, the flavours, the people…it all starts there.”
You’ll head to a traditional mill to discover the ancient art of transforming corn into masa – the base of Mexico’s famous tortilla. Followed up with a stroll down the Calzada de los Frailes, one of Valladolid’s most picturesque and historic streets, lined with colourful colonial houses, artisan shops, and boutique cafes. After you’ve worked up an appetite, it’s time to get hands-on with workshops focusing on ancient Mayan cooking techniques. You’ll master the art of salsa, press your own tortillas, and learn about the beloved cochinita pibil, a classic pork dish that’s slow-cooked underground over hot stones. Taste the fruits of your labour as you tuck into a buffet lunch bursting with those rich traditional Yucatecan flavours.
After lunch, you’ll take part in a traditional Mayan ceremony before a well-earned cool-down dip in the mystical caves of the jungle cenote in Hacienda Chukum. Finish the day by delving further into the heritage with a wander through a garden to harvest a few fresh picks before visiting a thatched-roof space and traditional Mayan house, each offering a glimpse into daily life shaped by the Yucatan community.
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