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. 

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.

This is a Private and Personal tour. So it is just your group and the guide with the Mayan Family in their village.

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.

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

Our photography tours have been designed to guide you through the most photogenic locations in the city, often away from the typical tourist trails, while at the same time aiding you in perfecting your photographic skills. Our aim is to help you create a work of art, rather than just taking snapshots on the “program” mode of your camera. These tours are an excellent way of combining a visit through the wonders of Playa del Carmen. Apart from learning how to navigate quickly around modern DSLR and mirror-less cameras, we will show you how to use your inner eye to create images to be proud of. We will go over various techniques to capture images using light, composition, perspective, selective focus, shadows & highlights and other methods! The tour is of benefit to semi-professional photographers as well as beginners and advanced amateurs. All of our tours are for individuals, couples and small groups as we believe this makes for a more productive and enjoyable experience.

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.

Fascial Stretch Therapy is NOT a massage! It is something very different! FST is one of the quickest, most effective and pleasant methods to eliminate pain, restore function, move & feel better in activities of life, fitness and sports! Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is a proven system of pain free assisted stretching that will immediately improve flexibility, strength, speed and reduce pain and discomfort. FST focuses on the fascia as the key element in achieving optimal mobility by opening the joints and surrounding muscles so you move with more ease and less tension, leaving you with less pain and restriction in your body, and an increase in your range of motion. Fascial Stretch Therapy is used by Professional and World Class athletes all over the world, including most NFL teams, Olympic Athletes, as well as everyday people who want to reduce pain, improve posture, enjoy their favorite activities, and move more freely.

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).

Aim for balance At Selina we offer an alluring blend of zen and fun that will deliver the optimal vacation. Have the best of all worlds! If wellness is a priority for you, Selina’s wellness package offers you the peace of mind and body, while simultaneously giving you the opportunity to connect with incredible travelers from all over the world. There is no doubt that taking care of your whole self elevates you in all areas of your life. You choose your vibe; we offer a wide range of classes and activities from surf lessons to treks through the jungle. We are excited to help you find your balance!

An authentic Farmer's to Table Cooking Class ! The food market we visit is the favorite one of the families of Playa del Carmen. We will explain market’s history, organization and offering while touring some of their main halls and have a tasting from selected market stands. Then we will share with you detailed explanations of recipes and ingredients to be ready to head to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking experience. We will prepare appetizers with two Mexican salsas, hand-made tortillas and a main dish which varies ( the menu will be of 3 or 4 courses depending on the complexity of the recipes). Afterwards, enjoy the lunch you've prepared with a pairing of artisanal mezcal, Mexican craft beer or Mexican wine. Finish your experience with a high note of hot chocolate and dessert. - Cooking class includes a market tour. - All the dishes are cooked from scratch during the class, we have no pre-cooked meals, which allows us to have a very flexible menu.

It is the perfect activity to experience with your girls. For any occasion such as Bachelorette party, a way to get warmed up before a night out on the town, or just a reason to have fun and dance, and learn something new and beautiful. It is fun, sexy, and fierce.

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*

You will see Playa del Carmen trough my eyes, you will get to know all the hidden and special spots around the city. You will have an one of a kind photoshoot, let me capture your best memories of this trip.

Experience Playa del Carmen’s wild daytime party scene on an afternoon crawl through the city’s best rooftop pools and beach clubs. With an event team to keep the party going, you’ll visit three great venues for drinks, music, and Caribbean sunshine. This 6-hour pool party tour includes welcome drinks at each location, skip-the-line admission, and all-day drinks specials so you can enjoy the day worry free.

• 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.

Ready to talk tacos – and eat some, too? Get off the beaten path with a local by your side to discover some of Playa del Carmen’s best street food in the form of tasty tacos. Visit hidden gem venues locals love, fill up on several different varieties of tacos, and end your epic eating adventure at an exclusive rooftop bar for a cold drink amongst new friends

10:00 / Meeting Point at the Aerodrome of Playa del Carmen. 10:05 / Basic theory and aviation course 10:15 / Practice time in Flight Simulator 10:30 / Enter the runway to fly our Cessna planes 10:35 / Take off and the adventure begins 10:40 / Flyover to the Beaches and Cenotes with practice time 10:50 / Return to Playa del Carmen 11:00 / Time for photos

-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.

Learn to cook authentic Yucatecan cuisine during a half-day cooking class in Puerto Morelos. Get hands-on experience while working alongside an instructor who will teach technique as well as Mexican tradition. Enjoy a lesson suitable for either a novice or a seasoned home cook and includes light snacks, a hearty lunch, and refreshing agua frescas. After your delicious meal, take a walk through this charming village on the Riviera Maya.

The archeological site of Tulum, an ancient Mayan port overlooking the crystal waters of the Caribbean, is a must-see on a visit to the Yucatan. Enjoy a detailed historical tour just as the site opens, when it is virtually empty and the morning light over the ocean is a treat. Known as the jewel of the Mayan Riviera, Tulum's old walls hold the secrets to a mysterious past of sun-gods, sea-trade, ritual and ancient tradition. We follow up with a visit to an exclusive cenote hidden in the jungle. The open sink hole in the middle of a labyrinthine cavern and the winding paths that lead us to it will delight your senses. A great combination of history, nature & culture in the heart of Tulum. You will be treated to a home made lunch after emerging from the cenote and relax a little before heading back to your hotel.