Tamales Cooking Class in Mumu’un Baj
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Earliest Date Available: November 1, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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Earliest Date Available: November 1, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world
Why book with byFood?Japan's #1 food travel platform
Japan's #1 food travel platformTrusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT
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Learn the art of crafting traditional tamales in a hands-on cooking session with a skilled artisan and cooker from Chenalhó, Chiapas. This immersive experience guides you through each step, from preparing the perfect salsa to envelop your tamales to mastering the technique of wrapping them. Gain insights into the rich culinary traditions of the region while enjoying a warm and engaging atmosphere of cultural exchange.
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Join us for a profoundly authentic, hands-on culinary journey to master the entire creation process of Tamales de Hoja Santa, or Mumu'un Baj in the Tzotzil language, from start to finish. You will not only learn the traditional secrets to crafting the deep, savory filling but also the delicate technique of achieving the perfect masa consistency, all before moving on to the final, crucial step: expertly wrapping and tying your masterpieces within the fragrant Hoja Santa leaf, ensuring you leave with the confidence to recreate this iconic dish in your own kitchen.
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Tamales Mumu'un Baj
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Meeting PointRaices Cultural Center, Avenida Presidente Plutarco Elías Calles, Ciudad de México, Mexico, MX, 09450
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