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9 Best Cooking Classes In Playa del Carmen

The Riviera Maya’s best days out.

The 9 most popular cooking classes around Playa del Carmen. The ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who runs them.

9 Best Cooking Classes In Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen: Mexican Cooking Class - Getting to Residencial El Cielo (and why it matters)
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Playa del Carmen Mexican Cooking Class

1.Playa del Carmen Mexican Cooking Class

Playa del Carmen Mexican cooking class: learn tortillas, salsa, guacamole, mole, and enchiladas with Chef Alma. Lunch included.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Alma was such a great host as she welcomed us in her home for an amazing experience! She started by giving us a history of Playa del Carmen and the surrounding areas. We learned how to make tamales, delicious guacamole along with a couple of other delights. We received a pdf of so many delicious…”

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Mexican Cooking Class 1 or 3 Courses Tequila and Mezcal Tasting - The sample menu details (and how they teach Mexican flavor)
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Mexican Cooking Class 1 or 3 Courses Tequila and Mezcal Tasting

Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Playa del Carmen - The Home-Kitchen Cooking Session (Where You Get Hands-On Time)
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Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Playa del Carmen

3.Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Playa del Carmen

Market tour then a small-group Mexican cooking class in Playa del Carmen: pick one main dish, make salsas, guac, tortillas, and lunch.

★ 5.0

“This was an exceptional experience. It was fun, engaging, educational, enlightening, and we couldn’t praise its value enough. From shopping for peppers to practicing charring techniques to enjoying the meal, this was everything we’d hoped for. Absolutely loved it.”

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Cooking Class in Playa del Carmen: 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks - The menu you’ll likely cook (and why it’s a smart mix)
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Cooking Class in Playa del Carmen: 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

4.Cooking Class in Playa del Carmen: 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

A hands-on Mexican cooking class in Playa del Carmen with 9 recipe favorites, unlimited drinks, small group, and take-home guides.

★ 5.0

“We had an absolutely fantastic, hands-on experience with Lily. She was engaging, informative, and passionate about sharing the history and techniques behind Mexican cuisine. Our small group size allowed everyone to participate fully in the preparation and cooking, making the class both interactive and enjoyable. It was fun, informative, and delicious—I would highly recommend this…”

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Playa del Carmen: Isa’s Authentic Mexican Cooking Class - Cooking Classic Mexican Food: Guacamole, Tortillas, and More
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Playa del Carmen: Isa’s Authentic Mexican Cooking Class

5.Playa del Carmen: Isa’s Authentic Mexican Cooking Class

Shop at DAC in Playa del Carmen, then cook classic Mexican food with Chef Isa in her home kitchen. Small group, hands-on, 3 hours.

★ 4.9

“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…”

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Playa del Carmen: Mexican Cooking Class - Getting to Residencial El Cielo (and why it matters)
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Playa del Carmen: Mexican Cooking Class

6.Playa del Carmen: Mexican Cooking Class

Hands-on Mexican cooking in Playa del Carmen with Chef Coty, plus tequila vs mezcal tasting and a pepper lesson. 3–5 hours.

★ 5.0

“One of my trip highlights! the best food I’ve had in Mexico so far and an amazing group of people. Chef Coty is a very warm and friendly host who proudly shares the Mexican culture through her method of cooking. I learned a lot of new techniques and recipes. We all sat down around the…”

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Cenotes by Bike and Mayan Cooking Class Half-Day Guided Tour - Four cenotes by bike: local access, less crowds, more variety
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Cenotes by Bike and Mayan Cooking Class Half-Day Guided Tour

PDC Traditional Mexican Cooking Experience - Getting there: Town Hall Plaza to the kitchen within minutes
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PDC Traditional Mexican Cooking Experience

8.PDC Traditional Mexican Cooking Experience

Cook traditional Mexican dishes in Playa del Carmen with Francisco. Small-group hands-on class, aguas frescas, antojitos, mole, and more.

★ 4.5

“This was the best experience we have had in Playa Del Carmen! What a treat to be able to cook in a large restaurant kitchen and make more traditional recipes in this 3.5-4 hour cooking experience. This is not just guacamole, salsa, and enchiladas. We made tamales that changed my mind about tamales and I…”

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PDC Traditional Mexican Cooking Experience - Getting there: Town Hall Plaza to the kitchen within minutes
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PDC Traditional Mexican Cooking Experience

9.PDC Traditional Mexican Cooking Experience

Hands-on traditional Mexican cooking in Playa del Carmen: aguas frescas, antojitos, a main dish, stories, and take-home food. 3.5 hrs.

★ 5.0

“No improvement possible. Panchito was an exceptional host, super knowledgeable and personable. He was prompt at our designated meeting spot, the kitchen was spacious and well equipped, everything was well organized and the dishes we prepared together were all so delicious. We made tamales (which changed my whole perception of what a tamale could be!),…”

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