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Mérida Walking Food Tour: Flavors of the Yucatecan Culinary Soul

This Mérida Food Tour connects you with authentic Yucatecan cuisine and its flavors. Discover vibrant markets and family-run restaurants beyond popular tourist spots. Taste the legendary cochinita pibil, handmade tortillas, and refreshing aguas frescas. A three-hour culinary experience that reveals the cultural tapestry and history behind each dish.

What to expect

Meeting at Mérida's Plaza Grande

We will meet at the meeting point for a brief introduction to the city's culinary history and the start of our walking tour.

15 Minutes
Immersion in the bustling market

We will visit the heart of Mérida's culinary movement, the market. We will learn about local ingredients, spices, and the daily life of food artisans.

30 Minutes
Tasting of traditional snacks

First tasting stop to try the most representative Yucatecan snacks, understanding their origin and preparation.

20 Minutes
Visit to a family-run restaurant

We will head to a restaurant operated by generations, where we will taste a main dish that represents the fusion of Mayan and Spanish cultures, such as cochinita pibil.

30 Minutes
Tasting of fresh waters and local drinks

A refreshing stop to try traditional fresh waters. We will learn about the process of making these non-alcoholic beverages.

20 Minutes
Workshop or tasting of handmade tortillas

We will observe or briefly participate in the making of handmade corn tortillas, a fundamental pillar of the Yucatecan diet.

25 Minutes
Final tastings and farewell

We will enjoy a final tasting stop, trying a local dessert. The guide will provide a summary of the experience and answer questions.

20 Minutes

What you should know

What to bring
  • Comfortable clothes and shoes
  • Hat or cap
  • Sunscreen
Not allowed
  • Groups of more than 10 people
Important information
  • The activity is suitable for families and is recommended for all ages
  • The maximum group size is 10 participants; no minimum number of participants is specified to operate

What is included

  • Expert guide with commentary on local history and culture
  • All food and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Seven tasting stops

What is not included

  • Transportation to the meeting point

Location

Mérida: Mérida, Yuc., México

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