Authentic Mayan Cooking Class in Cozumel

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Duration
2 hours 45 minutes
Group size
Max 15 guests
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible
Language
English, Spanish
Location
Duration
2 hours 45 minutes
Group size
Max 15 guests
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible
Language
English, Spanish

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•365 reviews
 US$64.71  per guest
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Ix-Kool (In Spanish Milpa) represents life through ancient times; This concept will delight us with an explosion of flavors and textures in each of its foods, representing the freshness and innovation of the Mayan culture through the years, without losing sight of its origins and the incredible seasoning of its dishes through time. .
Dishes to prepare
They will be able to know the Mayan culture through flavors, cooking ancient Mayan recipes with ancestral ingredients, the traveler will delight in an explosion of flavors and textures in each of their foods, representing the freshness and innovation of the Mayan culture through years.
MAIN
Beans with pork
The two basic ingredients of this recipe are typical of the Mexican southeast.
MAIN
Cochinita pibil
The Cochinita is marinated in a mixture of sour orange juice and with a mixture of red spices made with "axiote" seeds.
STARTER
Sikilp´aak´
Sikilp’aak ’is a typical Mayan snack that is widely consumed in this region of the country and cannot be found in other parts of Mexico-
DESSERT
Cornbread
Dessert made with corn without flour.
Meeting Point

Av. Rafael E. Melgar 1, Avenida Rafael E. Melgar, Quintana Roo, Mexico, MX, 77675

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Inside the Royal Village square, in room 53.
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This experience ends at the meeting point.

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Kathy_KSeptember 2026 • Viator
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A gastronomical experience

Exceeded our expectations. Lovely venue with authentic cooking. Loved the cooking, food and seeing Mexicans in their Mayan clothing. You won’t regret this activity. I’m giving it 10 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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meghanp961September 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Cultural Cooking Experience Good for Celiac

This was an excursion booked through Royal Caribbean. I have Celiac Disease and the IX-Kool staff were very friendly and able to accommodate my allergy. The experience was different than what I was expecting: More of a history/ cultural lesson rather than learning a recipe, but I enjoyed it!

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june_eJune 2026 • Viator
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wonderful

wonderful food and lots of special drinks they made us that were non alcoholic. great teaching of the Mayan food culture. Juan is so nice and the place is very clean

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Mellissa_IJune 2026 • Viator
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Best food on the island

Come hungry!! This is an eating experience more than cooking. So even if you don’t like to cook but like to eat do this class. Learning the secrets of the Mayan recipes and how to cook a perfect tortilla was amazing. Juan was very enthusiastic to learn from, he was great!

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Maegan_HMay 2026 • Viator
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Unique Excursion in Cozumel

We had a fantastic experience with Juan and the team! We were able to participate in making guacamole, a traditional Mayan dipping sauce (this was probably my favorite dish), and corn tortillas. Afterwards they fed us more dishes, including soup, two different tacos, multiple drinks, and dessert. We were so full—make sure to come hungry—and learned a lot about the history and culture of Mayan cooking. It was nice to do something different from the usual activities, and it also got us indoors dur...read more

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