Cozumel Cooking Class
Overview
"Alma" is the word for soul in Spanish and it is how authentic Mexican cooking begins. Join Josefina (or Jeronimo, Josefina's son) in her home kitchen for a 3-hour hands-on small-group cooking class (limited to 6 students). Discover and taste the cuisine of Mexico through Josefina's personal family recipes. During this culinary experience you will also get to visit Cozumel's local market. Deepen your cultural knowledge of Mexico by interacting with the local market vendors and then bringing your ingredients home to cook a well-rounded Mexican meal just in time for siesta!
What's Included
- Small-group cooking class - limited to 8 people to ensure a more personalized and hands-on experience
- Beverages (water, aqua frescas - traditional Mexican beverages, Margaritas and beer are available)
- Snacks during class
- All ingredients for cooking your meal (multi-course/ multi-dishes)
- Josefina's e-cookbook (personal recipes from class!)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from class (although we are happy to provide information on how to get to class from wherever you are coming from)
Meeting Location
Calle Doctor Adolfo Rosado Salas
Centro, 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Participants immerse themselves in authentic Mexican culinary traditions through a hands-on cooking class. The experience begins with a guided tour of the local market, "El Mercado," where attendees learn to select fresh, traditional ingredients. In Josefina's kitchen, students receive instruction on Mexican cooking tools like molcajetes (mortar and pestle), lime presses, tortilla presses, and the comal (a flat griddle). The class covers the preparation of handmade tortillas, traditional sauces, guacamole, side dishes, and more. Participants also have the opportunity to make authentic margaritas or traditional Mexican agua frescas (flavored waters). The session culminates in enjoying the prepared feast, offering a rich taste of Mexican culture.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Multi-lingual (class available in English or Spanish)
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian / gluten free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A small amount of walking is involved and on some uneven surfaces, please be aware
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cozumel Cooking Class?
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Activity code: C-7035P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour 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.
- Small-group cooking class - limited to 8 people to ensure a more personalized and hands-on experience.
- Beverages (water, aqua frescas - traditional Mexican beverages, Margaritas and beer are available).
- Snacks during class.
- All ingredients for cooking your meal (multi-course/ multi-dishes).
- Josefina's e-cookbook (personal recipes from class!).
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transportation to/from class (although we are happy to provide information on how to get to class from wherever you are coming from).
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cozumel Cooking Class is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cozumel Cooking Class will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Small-group cooking class - limited to 8 people to ensure a more personalized and hands-on experience
- Beverages (water, aqua frescas - traditional Mexican beverages, Margaritas and beer are available)
- Snacks during class
- All ingredients for cooking your meal (multi-course/ multi-dishes)
- Josefina's e-cookbook (personal recipes from class!)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from class (although we are happy to provide information on how to get to class from wherever you are coming from)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Multi-lingual (class available in English or Spanish)
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian / gluten free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A small amount of walking is involved and on some uneven surfaces, please be aware
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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