Food & Calligraphy experience with an Authentic Mayan Family

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Food & Calligraphy experience with an Authentic Mayan Family

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 US$87.57  per guest
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Adult x2, Child x2
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Earliest available date: September 13, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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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
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
4 - 15 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Spanish
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Other
Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Wheelchair Accessible
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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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.

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Reviews
5.0
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An Unforgettable Authentic Mayan Cooking Experience
March 24, 2026

Our family had the pleasure of taking part in this authentic Mayan cooking experience with U Janal Masewal, and it was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip. From the moment we arrived, we...read more

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Best Part of our Belize Adventure
February 26, 2025

We booked this cooking class through our resort and I’m so happy we did. I would say it was the best part of our Belize adventure. Brought to us by the most generous Mayan family. We learned how ...read more

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