This is a private, customizable experience that goes beyond sightseeing and focuses on hands-on cultural immersion. Guests don’t just watch — they grind cacao on Mayan stone tools, prepare traditional salsas, make handmade tortillas, and taste honey from two different bee species, including the sacred Melipona bee.
Set in a jungle venue, the experience connects food, nature, and ancient Maya traditions in a relaxed and interactive way. Because the tour is private, the route and pace can be adjusted, and guests may also enjoy scenic drives around the island depending on their interests and time.
It’s not a cooking class or a show , it’s an authentic, small-scal...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hands-on salsa-making experience (Zik’il P’aak and traditional salsas)
Private transportation
Seasonal tasting of local artisanal liqueurs
Honey tasting (including Melipona bee honey)
Hands-on chocolate workshop using Mayan stone tools
Air-conditioned vehicle
Handmade tortilla experience using a traditional tortilla press
Friendly Guide
Admission to Tierra Maya venue
Food
Gratuities
Additional food, drinks, or souvenirs not mentioned in the inclusions
Meeting Points
Departure
Starbucks Pama
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This is a private, fully customizable 4-hour experience, designed to move at your own pace.
Guests stop at Tierra Maya, a jungle venue where hands-on activities bring ancient traditions to life. Highlights include a Mayan cacao chocolate workshop, preparing a traditional Mayan salsa using stone tools, and making handmade tortillas with fresh dough. Guests also enjoy a guided honey tasting featuring honey from two different bee species, including the sacred Melipona bee.
The experience is completed with tastings of seasonal local liqueurs, made from regional fruits and ingredients, which vary depending on the time of year.
Because the tour is private, guests may also enjoy a scenic drive around the island, exploring local areas and coastal views as time allows.
This is a private, customizable experience that goes beyond sightseeing and focuses on hands-on cultural immersion. Guests don’t just watch — they grind cacao on Mayan stone tools, prepare traditional salsas, make handmade tortillas, and taste honey from two different bee species, including the sacred Melipona bee.
Set in a jungle venue, the experience connects food, nature, and ancient Maya traditions in a relaxed and interactive way. Because the tour is private, the route and pace can be adjusted, and guests may also enjoy scenic drives around the island depending on their interests and time.
It’s not a cooking class or a show , it’s an authentic, small-scal...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hands-on salsa-making experience (Zik’il P’aak and traditional salsas)
Private transportation
Seasonal tasting of local artisanal liqueurs
Honey tasting (including Melipona bee honey)
Hands-on chocolate workshop using Mayan stone tools
Air-conditioned vehicle
Handmade tortilla experience using a traditional tortilla press
Friendly Guide
Admission to Tierra Maya venue
Food
Gratuities
Additional food, drinks, or souvenirs not mentioned in the inclusions