COZUMEL · MEXICO
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The 11 most popular mexican cooking classes on Cozumel, with prices, run times and who you book with. The ones worth planning a day around, whether you are here for a week or just off the ship.
Cook Mayan classics in Cozumel at Ix Kool, from tortillas and spreads to cochinita pibil, plus ceremony and a full meal.
Most Popular“Great interactive activity for the whole family.. yummy food!! The instructions and class was well organized and put together for all ages.. highly recommend doing this tour.. small class size was also a plus.”
A 3-hour Cozumel beach cookout where you fish, learn the Tikinxic method, grill fish in plantain leaves, and relax at Barracuda Beach Club.
“Adrian, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the history of the traditions, the island, and the food itself. Getting to prepare the food ourselves made it very memorable and now I have a little knowledge of Mexican cooking. The fish, the ceviche, everything was delicious. And the surprise dessert along with its back story was…”
KUZÁ in Cozumel pairs a shaded Mexican cooking class with a big private beach, unlimited buffet, and a standard open bar.
“Let me say that the staff at Kuza was very nice but that's pretty much the only positive for me. Taxi rides to and from the park were very expensive. Pretty much predatory and there is absolutely no mention of that cost when booking the excursion. Just FYI it cost $65 for 2 adults and…”
Shop Cozumel’s market, cook pibil-style favorites at a family home, and get a digital recipe book. Small groups, $82.
“Great host . We met at the local market. She was very informative and personal . The cooking experience was amazing , learning about all the ingredients. Please know that there is a lot of great food and done eat before the experience . The host made two different drinks and also had beer, water,…”
Market shopping then a hands-on home kitchen class in Cozumel. Cook tortillas, salsas, and more, with drinks included.
“This was truly a unique experience. Jeronimo was a great host and a fabulous chef. It was a great intimate experience with a total of 8 of us. We tried a dip I had never had using pumpkin seeds. It was wonderful receiving all the recipes for the food we enjoyed. If you are reading…”
Cozumel taco workshop with hands-on guacamole, 3 taco styles, and a guided tequila tasting pairing in a private English session.
“We enjoyed it from start to finish and Martin was a wonderful guide and host!! I have nothing more to say!!”
Private Cozumel trompitos class: market shopping, Al Pastor pork tacos, salsas, frijoles charros, margaritas, recipes, dinner.
“Did this cooking class with my mom and sisters to celebrate my Mom’s 80th birthday. We had SO much fun! Left completely full. Tania made it such a great experience from shopping for the ingredients to making fresh margaritas and a meal including appetizers, main coarse and dessert. We absolutely loved it! Highly recommend asking…”
Spend 4.5 hours in Cozumel with a private cooking class: market shopping, family-kitchen Mexican dishes, drinks, dinner, and a Caribbean Sea snorkel.
“What a fun way to spend time in Cozumel. Our experience in the market was informative. After a short ride to a home, we ate an incredible multi course meal, some of which we helped prepare. The activity matched the description provided perfectly. Much thanks to our list hostess and her talented bartender assistant.”
Private, hands-on Mayan cooking class in Cozumel. Recreate regional dishes with traditional ingredients in 2.5 hours.
“The Authentic Mayan Cooking Class in Cozumel was Fantastic! All the staff were very friendly and extremely passionate about teaching not just the way Mayans prepared their food, but the meanings behind the recipes ingredients, and how flavours changed over time as the Spanish arrived and influenced the flavours and the cooking processes. The hands…”
Downtown Cozumel shopping walk with Black Coral workshop, salsa and health tea tastings, tequila flavors, and taxi to/from the port.
“This is the 2nd year in a row we did this tour. Adolfo is amazing! There is not one thing we would change! Looking forward to next year.”
Shop El Mercado with Josefina’s team, then cook real Mexican dishes and sauces with hands-on guidance in a small Cozumel class.
“My husband loves to cook, and getting to walk through the market with someone so knowledgeable about local food and customs was a joy! The kitchen was the perfect balance of comfortable/cozy and professional/clean. Jeronimo was a delight to talk with as he taught. We stayed at a really nice hotel, but this was the…”
From the reef walls and the El Cielo shallows to the beach clubs, the jungle cenotes and the day trips across the channel.
