Tamales Cooking Class in Mumu’un Baj

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Tamales Cooking Class in Mumu’un Baj

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 US$71.21  per guest
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Earliest available date: July 11, 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
1 hour 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 9 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Join our Tamales Cooking Class in Mumu’un Baj for a hands-on culinary adventure. Perfect the art of tamale-making from salsa preparation to wrapping with a skilled Chenalhó artisan.

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

Experience Details

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.

Sample Menu

MAIN
Tamales Mumu'un Baj

What You Get

Traditional chef
Lunch
Tamales
optional tips

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Raices Cultural Center, Avenida Presidente Plutarco Elías Calles, Ciudad de México, Mexico, MX, 09450

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We will meet at the main door. We will text you right after the reservation is done.
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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