Top Playa del Carmen Classes & Workshops

Chefs, home cooks, and foodies who appreciate a good meal will enjoy this hands-on cooking class led by a local. Meet up with your host and the rest of your small class at a local spot, then hit the shops and spice markets to gather ingredients for the meal. You’ll be cooking at your hosts’s home, and the best part is that you get to eat the dishes you prepare. 

I’m David Marquez, founder of www.sabormexico.com.mx Created to show the Mexican culture and its flavors. I had more than 15 years cooking for others and i loved Mexican food its really my passion. I travel all around Mexico for more than 5 years just to personally search the most accurate recipes, to share with the people on the class. During those years, I learn about the Mexican roots and traditions, and discover my passion for teaching others all that knowledge. Traditional local food expert*

We will leave the beach of the city center. We can meet one of the most beautiful reefs of the Riviera Maya. The tour lasts 2 hours and we will end on the same beach where you can stay to enjoy your morning. We recommend booking very early in the morning, when it is not too hot and windy.

HI I'm Esteban Romero. I run a Salsa and Bachata dancing studio in Puerto Morelos. I've been dancing these rhythms for more than 6 years. SALSA WILL TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE Salsa dancing is a popular form of social dance that has grown to be one of the most popular dance forms in the world. With our teaching methodology, you will learn efficiently Salsa or Bachata basics to be able to shine on the dance floor. We are expect in teaching to people with 2 left feet and shy people. Whether you're a beginner or longtime dancer, this experience is a great way to develop your salsa dancing skills. • Perfect for couples • Professional teacher with 12 years of experience • 100% fun • Learn to dance latin rhythms like a local • No previous knowledge needed • Choose between salsa, bachata, merengue, Cumbia, etc

We will be in this incredible lagoon where you can appreciate its magical water of different shades, but because in addition to everything, it has a cenote inside! This lagoon will surprise you completely. Upon arrival, you will find a calm lagoon of bluish waters that change in tone as the depth changes. Here you will breathe, in addition to pure air, peace and harmony

Don’t leave your experience of Playa del Carmen’s food scene to chance; let a guide reveal some of the city's best food spots on a culinary walking tour that provides a comprehensive introduction to first-time visitors. Stray from the beaten path and discover lesser-known Mexican specialties that you may otherwise have missed.

Catch a ride to the largest jewelry store in the Caribbean and receive a gift of a personalized steel pendant. Look for the perfect sparkly reminder of your trip and admire the handicrafts being created by the vendors. Depending on the tour, visit the Malecon las Americas in Cancun or the Hacienda Jalisco and the 5th Avenue of Playa del Carmen.

Foodies that want to uncover the unique culinary scene in Playa del Carmen need to get off the beach, and away from the resort, for this off the beaten path food tasting excursion. Meet your group in central Playa del Carmen, and get ready to taste the diverse local cuisine, from ceviche and barbecue, to tacos and tamales. Along the way, sample tropical juices—or aguas frescas to locals—and satisfy your sweet tooth with an authentic chocolate drink.

Get beyond the tourist restaurants on a 3-hour culinary walking tour of Playa del Carmen, as you discover the city’s locally-owned cafes and street food stalls. Come hungry for tastings and drinks at five locations, and get an insider introduction to the Playa del Carmen food scene.

Discover the ruins at Chichen Itza with a private archaeologist guide on this all-day Viator exclusive tour. Skip the lines and the crowds with early morning access and view parts of the ruins that most traditional tours don't visit.  Learn about Mexico's past through your guide's insightful commentary about this UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. A boxed lunch is also included for your convenience.

Awaken your senses on a tour of street food stalls and shopping spots in picturesque Playa del Carmen. Escape the tourist crowds of the beach to immerse yourself in the traditional culture of Mexico with a knowledgeable guide. Visit popular local haunts to savor local delicacies like grasshopper stuffed tacos (if available and in season) and rich tamales, washing your samples down with fiery shots of tequila. Explore bespoke boutiques for unique souvenirs as you discover some of the city’s prime shopping venues.

Set off into the warm Caribbean Sea on this half-day catamaran sailing adventure from Playa del Carmen. Your luxurious boat cruises along the Riviera Maya coastline, stopping at the Inah Reef — one of the best locations in the region for snorkeling. Try stand-up paddleboarding while you’re out there too. After your water activities, enjoy a gourmet lunch and an open bar, as well as attentive service from your crew. Hotel transport included.

If you’ve always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, consider this comprehensive PADI certification course in Playa del Carmen. The three-day program includes classroom training, two pool dives, two cenote dives, and two open water dives in the Caribbean Sea. Trainings take place in the mornings, leaving plenty of time to explore more of the area in the afternoon and evenings. After completing the course, you are qualified to dive anywhere in the world up to 60 feet. Hotel pickup and drop-off every day is included. 

Come to Chichenitza and visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulkan, a Mayan Pyramid right in the middle of this impressive archeological site in the state of Yucatán, Mexico. It was recently discovered this pyramid was built above a huge Cenote (sinkhole) making the construction of this buliding a real feat. You can not miss visiting and knowing the history of this marvelousl Mayan city. Near Chichenitza, there are some wonderful refreshing Cenotes which are like an Oasis in the middle of this jungle, here you will be able to swim and snorkel and relax in the pristine waters of these natural swimming pools. Finally we are going to visit the beautiful colonial town of Valladolid where you will get to know more of the real Mexico, visiting old churches, markets, etc. This is also a great place for shopping pretty handicrafts or delicious chocolate.

Take a cooking class with a local chef and learn to make authentic Mexican dishes. The class begins with a discussion about the items on the lunch menu, then it’s off to a nearby market to shop for ingredients. Back in the classroom/kitchen, help prepare the meal as you learn about local cuisine and culinary techniques. Once the cooking is done, enjoy the home-cooked meal together.

Visit the archaeological site of Tulum and spend time visiting a cenote deep in the jungle with this experience. You'll start at the archaeological site, learning about the history of the area and the Mayan people, before continuing to the cenote for a silent meditation. You'll then listen to a concert by local musicians performing right at the cenote before finishing your experience off with a homecooked lunch.

Hi! I'm Esteban Romero. I run a Salsa and Bachata dancing studio. I've been dancing these rhythms for more than 6 years, and I've developed my own methods, which make me an expert in two left feet and shy people. My teaching methods will enable you to learn how to spin and turn, step freely, and dance at parties or clubs. I also teach other Latin rhythms (Cumbia, Merengue, etc.). Bring your water or drink of choice. No previous knowledge needed. If you have some, methods will be adapted accordingly. Mostly, in our wonderful Puerto Morelos, in a beautiful site to deliver lessons, with appropriate teaching facilities.

Great opportunity to meet with like minded travelers, share some similar interests, culture, make friends and to practice your salsa moves. We will take you to the most popular salsa venue in town.

This is an amazing Mexican cooking workshop. You will learn and participate in the preparation of various Mexican dishes in a local Playa del Carmen home. You'll meet Doña Lupita. She's originally from the area and has vast experience as a cook. She'll share her cooking secrets with you. You will also be accompanied by a guide that will help and support you in anything you need during this cooking experience. At the end of the night, you'll have a full Mexican homemade dinner, trying out everything you already prepared during the evening!

• Fill yourself with energy and good vibes in the archaeological zone of Tulum doing Yoga, enjoy the tranquility and the first rays of the sun. Breathe, meditate and feel the sensations of being in one of the most beautiful archaeological zones of the world and connecting with your interior and the nature that is around. We will start our day with a greeting to the addresses and then with an offering of flowers to the sea. Later we will do Yoga we will work the body in movement, in harmony with the breathing, observation of the posture, alignment. After finding our inner balance, and exploring the Archaeological Zone, we will visit and swim to refresh ourselves in the waters of a Cenote.

Begin with pickup at our meeting point, then proceed to art studio. While passing by some of the city’s most iconic sites, we will talk about art scene in Riviera Maya so we will have better understanding of art in Mexico. Then we proceed to a painting workshop. You will have a wide selection of techniques and subjects to choose from- classics like acrilyc painting and portrait are on offer as well as sketchbook and urban sketching courses. No matter whether you’re looking for watercolor classes or want to experiment with acrylics, pastels or pencils. Our teacher will introduce you to new motives and styles, help you be daring and bold, to learn as you go and return home with new skills and one-of-a-kind souvenirs. This private tour concludes with a lunch (its optional).

During this experience, you will meet the "salseros" and "bachateros" of Playa del Carmen and join the salsa community. A great way to meet new friends, learn a few steps of salsa or bachata and dance on the best latin music. ◦ Salsa ◦ Bachata ◦ Timba ◦ Kizomba ◦ Zouk

-This Experience intends to show why UNESCO recognizes “The Traditional Mexican Cuisine” as a World Gastronomical Heritage or “An Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.” It is full of scents and flavors been carried on for generations by the practicing of a protective way of living. You will prepare Chiles rellenos in a very traditional way, selecting and choosing the chiles and seasoning ingredients properly. Learn the Hand made tortillas techniques for unique antojitos mexicanos, learn what is The Cecina (beef) and seafood used for one of our dishes; The Sol, Mar y Tierra Molcajete. The volcanic rock mortar is heated in a burner and in it is where the dish is prepared. It is a very unique cooking technique. -COME JOIN US, DON’T MISS THE CHANCE TO HEAR REAL FOOD STORIES AND PREPARE A TRADITIONAL MEXICAN DISH. LEARN HOW COOKING IS A WAY OF LIFE AND LOVE IS THE OVERALL INGREDIENT.

Enjoy a yoga session and a traditional Mayan steam bath on this guided experience. After a convenient hotel pickup, strike a pose with a professional yoga instructor and sweat it out in a temazcal, a Mayan sweat lodge, with a local shaman. Enjoy complimentary fruit and water and take a relaxing swim in a natural pool called a cenote.