Your Travel Experience with Be Peru DMC
Hotel Pick-Up
Your adventure begins as you’re picked up at your hotel or Airbnb in Valladolid, ready for a day of flavor and tradition.
Arrival & Welcome Drink
Arrive at a local Maya cooking haven and sip a refreshing local welcome drink to set the tone for your culinary journey.
Mise en Place: Setting the Cooking Plan
Step into the kitchen and get oriented with the chef. Learn the day's cooking plan, select fresh ingredients from the garden, and prepare your station for a hands-on experience.
Cooking & Tasting: Local Entrees and Spices
Dive in! With the chef’s guidance, you’ll actively participate in preparing three iconic starters—Sikil Pak, Tzotobichay, and Encamisado—using traditional methods and fresh, local produce. Discover the secrets of Mayan spices and taste your creations as you go.
Mayan Main Course Experience
Get hands-on with your chosen main: meat, fish, vegetarian, or vegan. Marinate, steam, and roast Mayan-style—each dish bursting with ancestral flavors. Savor your meal as the chef shares stories behind every ingredient.
Chocolate & Xtabentun: Mayan Sweet Finish
Roast and grind cocoa beans to craft your own artisanal chocolate. Conclude with a tasting of Xtabentun, the traditional anise-flavored liquor with roots in Maya rituals.
As your culinary adventure comes to an end, you’ll return to your hotel enriched with new skills, flavors, and stories of Yucatecan culture. Take time to savor the memories of homemade dishes and local traditions—a delicious reminder of your journey through Mayan heritage. The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax, reflect, and let your taste buds linger on the unforgettable experience you’ve shared.