Mayan food tour with 6 tastings and tequila at Playa del Carmen
Overview
Explore Playa del Carmen's Mayan heritage tasting local recipes, tequila and horchata, walking through colourful districts and artisan markets.
Highlights
- You'll grind spices with volcanic stone tools, a Mayan technique still used today
- There's a family recipe to taste blending Mayan cooking with Spanish influences
- The tour includes exploring a colourful market stocked with maize, cacao, chillies and achiote
- You can sip a tequila tasting alongside refreshing horchata de piña
- Your experience features a mystery secret dish revealed only on the day of the tour
Six tastings and a tequila pour turn this Playa del Carmen walking tour into a real taste of the Riviera Maya's living heritage, not just its beaches.
The walk starts at a local spot with the story of how Playa grew from a quiet ferry crossing on ancient Mayan trade routes into today's seaside destination, then moves through a colourful residential district to explore coastal ingredients and the Mayan tradition of grinding with volcanic stone tools. A stop near a lively community sports hub brings the story of pok-ta-pok, the Maya's ritual ballgame tied to cosmology and ceremony.
At a family-run restaurant, guests taste how local recipes blend Mayan cooking with Spanish influences before a stop at a neighbourhood market filled with colour and aroma to see the staples that still define regional cuisine: maize, cacao, chiles, and achiote. Along the way, a tequila tasting and a sip of horchata de piña round out the flavours.
The tour closes in a pedestrian area full of artisans and music, ending with a mysterious secret dish revealed only on the day. It is more than a tasting; it is a walk through the Riviera Maya's living heritage.
What's included
- Food and drinks
- Tour guide
Meeting & pickup
The guide will be waiting for you with an orange umbrella at Aldo's Gelato. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time to check in with your guide.
Additional info
Accessibility:
- Not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance
Know in advance:
- Please contact the local operator in advance for any dietary requirements. Contact info can be found after booking
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended
- The legal minimum age for drinking alcohol is 18
- The itinerary and menu are subject to change based on availability, weather and other circumstances
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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