PRIVATE Merida Market Tour & Yucatecan Cooking Class with Sofia

Words cannot describe how amazing the cooking and market experience was with Sofia. She showed us how she chose every ingredient and why it mattered to the recipe. We spent all day in her lovely home cooking with her and talking. She shared local history and it's impact on the cuisine of the region. We snacked on local fruit and amazing hibiscus tea through the day while we worked and learned. The meal in her charming and welcoming patio was well worth the work it took to put it together. Next time we visit we will absolutely be book another lesson with her. Thank you Sofia!

Sofia was very knowledgeable and happy to tailor what we cooked to our dietary restrictions. We made so many different things. It was really fun and interesting. We learned so much between visiting the market and cooking with her. And the food turned out delicious! I would highly recommend this experience.

Sofia was such an outstanding host, guide and chef! I didn’t realize how at home I would feel and how authentic the experience felt. Everything from going to Sofia’s local market and purchasing in-season fresh produce to cook, to being in her home kitchen prepping a meal fit for royalty. Can’t wait to bring my parents to visit and show them the local cuisine from the artist herself. Thank you Sofia!!

Sofia was very pleasant to be around. She went out of her way to teach us about the products we picked out at the market and made sure we got to sample different candies that were on display there. We got the opportunity to try a fresh coconut as well. During preparation of our meal, Sofia taught us the correct ways to cut the produce, which was something that we can carry home. She went out of her way to make sure the food choices were to our tasting. She welcomed us into her home and fed us an amazing meal prepared by a true chef. Thank you so much Sofia! We had a great time.

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It was a great experience, Sofía is a great host, we learnt a lot about Yucatecan food & culture. Gracias Sofía por tu hospitalidad y buen hacer. Un abrazo!

We had a wonderful day cooking and drinking with Sofia! We did a multi city trip around the Yucatán peninsula and the cooking class/market was one of our top highlights, and served as a great contrast to your traditional “activities.” We are far from compentent cooks, but Sofia guided us the whole way and it was an absolute fun and relaxed time. Highly highly recommend!

Sofia was a wonderful host and teacher. She's in warm, thoughtful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend taking this class. You will learn about Mayan cooking, have a great time with Sofia, and eat some wonderful food!

Sofia is an excellent teacher - I learned so much about Yucatan, Merida, and Yucatecan cooking! Even more importantly, she is incredibly hospitable and kind. If you are visiting Merida, I HIGHLY recommend this experience, because she will make you feel like an honored guest. Need I also add - your lunch will be absolutely delicious.

I spent an extraordinary day in this cooking class. Sofia was amazing throughout the day. He shares his love of Yucateca cuisine and its region. The Market visit was phenomenal. He would show me each ingredient and explain the origins of each, and how it was cooked. He took me to all the places, fruits and vegetables, species, meat, fish, crafts, etc. It was very interesting the visit and helps a lot to know what you are going to cook. Then we cooked almost 4 hours. Several very typical and delicious starters, and chicken pibil with rice and fried banana. Sofia explains each stage very well, and again, she shares all her passion for cooking. I recommend 300% a class with Sofia in Merida. It's very worth it.

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We (family with 2 children - age 10 and 12) had a superb day with Daniel and Julieta: the visit to the market and the cooking and eating in the lovely house of Julieta. Learned a lot about the Yucatan cuisine and the food was delicious. I would really recommend this tour to anyone who likes to do something different then the 'usual tourist activities'. Especially for families with children/teens I can recommend it. Our girls really enjoyed it: they learned a lot about fruits, herbs and veggies at the market and now they know how to make a perfect guacemole and banana empanadas!! Thanks again Daniel and Julieta!!