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From Cholula Class and Tortilla Workshop with Tastings
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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A minimum of 2 people is required to perform the service.
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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Get into the fascinating world of Mexican gastronomy with the Workshop on Nixtamalization and Handmade Tortilla Making. Learn about corn varieties and the ancestral process of nixtamalization while grinding corn into a metate, a technique that has been part of Mexican culture for centuries. Each participant will make their own artisan tortilla, enjoying at the end a refreshing corn water and a delicious ice cream tasting. This practical and educational experience highlights the importance of maize in Mexican identity, perfect for those who seek to connect with the country’s rich culinary heritage.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Enjoy an authentic artisan tortilla made by you with nixtamalized corn, accompanied by corn water and an ice cream tasting.
Corn museum to see the different colored corn and part of the planting process
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Milli Restaurant, Corn Kitchen
From the Cholula Archaeological Zone, walk along Calle 6 Norte for approximately 8 to 10 minutes until you reach Plaza La Estación. The host will meet you at the main entrance of the square.
Return
From Cholula Class and Tortilla Workshop with Tastings
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Get into the fascinating world of Mexican gastronomy with the Workshop on Nixtamalization and Handmade Tortilla Making. Learn about corn varieties and the ancestral process of nixtamalization while grinding corn into a metate, a technique that has been part of Mexican culture for centuries. Each participant will make their own artisan tortilla, enjoying at the end a refreshing corn water and a delicious ice cream tasting. This practical and educational experience highlights the importance of maize in Mexican identity, perfect for those who seek to connect with the country’s rich culinary heritage.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Enjoy an authentic artisan tortilla made by you with nixtamalized corn, accompanied by corn water and an ice cream tasting.
Corn museum to see the different colored corn and part of the planting process
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Milli Restaurant, Corn Kitchen
From the Cholula Archaeological Zone, walk along Calle 6 Norte for approximately 8 to 10 minutes until you reach Plaza La Estación. The host will meet you at the main entrance of the square.
Return
Itinerary
Discover the heart of Mexican cuisine through corn. In this immersive experience you will know the traditional process of nixtamalization, an ancestral technique that has brought Mexican gastronomy to life for centuries. You will learn about the different varieties of corn, their cultural importance and the secrets behind making an authentic Mexican tortilla.
Then it’s time to get your hands dirty – you’ll grind the corn into a stone metate, make the dough, and make your own artisan tortilla, just as it has been done from generation to generation. To complete the experience, you will enjoy a refreshing corn water and a delicious ice cream tasting. An authentic, fun and ideal activity for th...
