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Discover Playa del Carmen with 7+ tastings as you explore markets, local neighborhoods, ancient Mayan food traditions, and family-run eateries. A flavorful journey into real Riviera Maya culture.

Highlights

• Taste 7+ authentic local dishes in Playa’s neighborhoods
• Explore markets with deep Mayan culinary traditions
• Learn ancient cooking methods still used today
• Visit family-run eateries loved by locals
• Discover real Riviera Maya culture beyond the tourist zone

Description

Experience the real Playa del Carmen on a culinary walking tour that reveals the roots, flavors, and living traditions of the Riviera Maya. Guided by a local expert, you’ll step beyond the tourist zone and explore neighborhoods where Mayan culture and modern Mexican life blend seamlessly. Begin at a community favorite where your guide shares how Playa evolved from a quiet Mayan ferry crossing into a vibrant coastal town. Walk through a lively residential area and learn how ancient cooking techniques - like grinding ingredients on volcanic stone- still shape local dishes today. Along the way, hear how Caribbean influences, regional ingredients, and centuries of food traditions have created the flavors unique to the Yucatán Peninsula. As you stroll past a bustling sports hub, your guide will introduce the ancient Mayan ballgame, pok-ta-pok, and its deep cultural symbolism. Then enjoy a stop at a family-owned eatery to uncover how Mayan and Spanish culinary histories come together in beloved regional recipes. Continue to a colorful neighborhood market filled with fresh produce, handmade snacks, and essential ingredients such as cacao, maize, chiles, and achiote—items central to both daily cooking and ceremonial life. Taste your way through the market while learning about the ingredients that have fed this region for centuries. Your experience ends in a vibrant pedestrian zone filled with local crafts and street life, the perfect backdrop to reflect on the flavors and stories you’ve discovered. This tour isn’t just a tasting, but a deep cultural connection to Playa del Carmen’s past and present.

Includes

Taco de pescado Fresh guacamole Quesadilla al pastor Panuchos de cochinita pibil Maya chocolate ice cream Our Secret Dish Tequila tasting Horchata de piña Water or non-alcoholic beverages Alcohol upgrades available

Important Information

• Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
• Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
• This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund