Cozumel Cooking Class

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Cozumel Cooking Class

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US$49.43 per guest

Adult x2

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Cozumel

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

2 - 8 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Spanish

Other

Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Dive into Mexico's soul through a 3-hour hands-on cooking class in Cozumel. Join Josefina, visit a local market, and uncover family recipes in an intimate group of just 6 students.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

"Alma" is the word for soul in Spanish and it is how authentic Mexican cooking begins. Join Josefina (or Jeronimo, Josefina's son) in her home kitchen for a 3-hour hands-on small-group cooking class (limited to 6 students). Discover and taste the cuisine of Mexico through Josefina's personal family recipes. During this culinary experience you will also get to visit Cozumel's local market. Deepen your cultural knowledge of Mexico by interacting with the local market vendors and then bringing your ingredients home to cook a well-rounded Mexican meal just in time for siesta!

What You Get

Small-group cooking class - limited to 8 people to ensure a more personalized and hands-on experience

Beverages (water, aqua frescas - traditional Mexican beverages, Margaritas and beer are available)

Snacks during class

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation to/from class (although we are happy to provide information on how to get to class from wherever you are coming from)

Good To Know

Vegetarian / gluten free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A small amount of walking is involved and on some uneven surfaces, please be aware
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Multi-lingual (class available in English or Spanish)
Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Participants immerse themselves in authentic Mexican culinary traditions through a hands-on cooking class. The experience begins with a guided tour of the local market, "El Mercado," where attendees learn to select fresh, traditional ingredients. In Josefina's kitchen, students receive instruction on Mexican cooking tools like molcajetes (mortar and pestle), lime presses, tortilla presses, and the comal (a flat griddle). The class covers the preparation of handmade tortillas, traditional sauces, guacamole, side dishes, and more. Participants also have the opportunity to make authentic margaritas or traditional Mexican agua frescas (flavored waters). The session culminates in enjoying the prepared feast, offering a rich taste of Mexican culture.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Mercado Municipal, Calle Doctor Adolfo Rosado Salas, Quintana Roo, Mexico, MX, 77668

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Please meet on Calle Rosado Salas between Ave 20 & Ave 25. Josefina or Jeronimo (Josefina's son) will be standing near the Benito Juarez statue that is between two benches, right in front of the market.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

based on 152 reviews

(Viator)

Fantastic experience

May 02, 2026

Absolutely loved this cooking class! Jeronimo is super knowledgeable about food, from veggies and fruits, to meat!! Food was so delicious! Jeronimo was a great host, so friendly and a great teacher...read more

(Viator)

One of the best parts of...

April 29, 2026

One of the best parts of our cruise! He was so knowledgeable and engaging, and the whole experience felt relaxed and fun. The food turned out amazing—way better than we expected. Such a memorable e...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Well worth your time

March 06, 2026

Geronimo was so passionate and informed about Mexican food and cooking and how different foods impact the body, together with the delicious and plentiful dishes that tasted so good from simple ingr...read more

(Viator)

Fabulous, authentic, seasonal cuisine

March 04, 2026

You will not only learn to cook some fabulous, authentic Mexican cuisine, but you will be involved in the selection of the fresh ingredients and learn about their nutritional value! The only thing...read more

(TripAdvisor)

We learned so much about the island, the country, the food and....we ate like we were at a gourmet restaurant!!!!!!!

February 24, 2026

We met Jeronimo at the Juan Benito Juarez statue at exterior of Mercado Municipal. This gentleman was so informative and interesting, explaining the history of different foods in market and the use...read more