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Food & Calligraphy experience with an Authentic Mayan Family

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Location
San Ignacio
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
4 - 15 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Join an authentic Mayan family to explore the rich, cultural tradition of Mayan cuisine and calligraphy. Perfect for vegetarians and gluten-free diets, this experience is truly unique.

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

Experience Details

Vegetarians and gluten intolerant are welcome.

Let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions

You'll discover the traditions and learn historical tips about the Mayan unique cuisine.

You will prepare and eat your own creation

One-of-a-kind experience

What You Get

Bottled water
Snacks
Private transportation

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Live a real and authentic experience of Mayan culture by immersing yourself in culinary art and the ancestral art of pottery. Immersed in the heart of a Mayan family, you will discover the traditional ingredients and spices used in Mayan cuisine. (plants, vegetables, herbs, spices) You will learn how to prepare one of their signature dishes. She will share with you these tips and family secrets passed down from generation to generation. You will have the opportunity to participate and mixing the ingredients and taste your Mayan culinary creations. Then, in the Mayan calligraphy workshop, you will discover the ancient form of writing used by the Mayans. They will teach you the basics of this unique writing and guide you to write your first name in Maya. You will learn the different symbols and characters used in Mayan writing and understand their meaning. You will be able to choose the symbols corresponding to the letters of your first name and learn to trace them precisely on special paper or other traditional supports.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

U Janal Masewal, Cayo District, Belize, BZ

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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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $201.51 
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Please note that the time is in Central Standard Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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