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14 Best Workshops In Playa del Carmen

The Riviera Maya’s best days out.

The 14 most popular workshops around Playa del Carmen. The ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who runs them.

14 Best Workshops 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

“Chef Alma was fantastic! From the history lesson on Playa del Carmen to the actual dishes it was an authentic experience that was educational and fun! This one is not to be missed! If you want something away from the touristy scene, this is it. My daughter and I did many tours in PDC but…”

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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

2.Mexican Cooking Class 1 or 3 Courses Tequila and Mezcal Tasting

Hands-on Mexican cooking in a chef’s home in Playa del Carmen, choosing 1 or 3 courses, plus a tequila and mezcal tasting.

★ 5.0

“Very fun class in Chef Cote’s personal home. Food was delicious and we learned a lot! Plan for the entire day. About a 15 minute taxi from downtown Playa and the class was more than 5 hours. Would highly recommend.”

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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

“we had a wonderful time with Isa and learned so much! I am now a confident tortilla maker and looking forward to adding some of the foods we cooked into our family dinner rotations! This was a highlight of our trip, and one we won't forget! Thank you Isa!”

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Gourmet Experience: 5 Course Dinner, Cocktail Class and Wine Pairing

3-Hour Drinks and Appetizers Class in Playa del Carmen - What you’ll mix: four Mexican cocktails, taught with real technique
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3-Hour Drinks and Appetizers Class in Playa del Carmen

Surfing Lessons - Learn To Surf In Playa del Carmen - Safety briefing and fall technique: the part you’ll thank yourself for later
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Surfing Lessons – Learn To Surf In Playa del Carmen

DRINKING SCHOOL: Mexican Cocktail & Appetizer Class - Entering El Cielo Residencial: How the 6:00 pm Class Usually Unfolds
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DRINKING SCHOOL: Mexican Cocktail & Appetizer Class

Best in Class: Private Snorkeling Xpedition - Cenote Taak Bi Ha: Snorkeling the Underground River World
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Best in Class: Private Snorkeling Xpedition

8.Best in Class: Private Snorkeling Xpedition

Private snorkeling in Tulum cenotes and Yal-ku lagoon from Playa del Carmen. Underground river, open cenote swimming, reef snorkeling.

★ 5.0

“We went on the cenote expedition with Ivan. Picked us up on time from our resort and took us right to the cenotes! He brought a go pro to get pics and videos for us while we explored the beautiful underground rivers of tulum! Truly a breathtaking experience. Treated us to the best lunch we…”

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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

9.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

10.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

11.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

“Quelle super expérience! Chef Coty nous a fait découvrir la cuisine mexicaine tout simplement avec, en plus, une découverte de la tequila et du mezcal et également des différents piments du Mexique. A recommander vivement! Chef Coty aime le partage, a vécu en France et dans pleins d'autres pays et nous a même fait le…”

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Salsa lessons playa del carmen or Bachata Dance - Inside the 1-Hour Lesson: What Happens Step by Step
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Salsa lessons playa del carmen or Bachata Dance

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

13.Cenotes by Bike and Mayan Cooking Class Half-Day Guided Tour

Small-group bike ride to four cenotes, then a hands-on Mayan cooking class for banana-leaf cochinita pibil and tacos.

★ 5.0

“This excursion was as good as everyone says it is. Talk about personalized service. Gilmer started the tour with meal prep on the table on basically the front porch of his house. Authentic traditional Mayan food. Kind of like Dutch oven. He put it on the Fire to let it cook while we did the…”

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3-Hour Drinks and Appetizers Class in Playa del Carmen - What you’ll mix: four Mexican cocktails, taught with real technique
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3-Hour Drinks and Appetizers Class in Playa del Carmen

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