Cozumel: Hands-On Chocolate, Tortilla, Salsa & Honey Experience

What makes this tour unique? This is a private, customizable experience that goes beyond sightseeing and focuses on hands-on cultural immersion. Guests don’t just watch — they grind cacao on Mayan stone tools, prepare traditional salsas, make handmade tortillas, and taste honey from two different bee species, including the sacred Melipona bee. Set in a jungle venue, the experience connects food, nature, and ancient Maya traditions in a relaxed and interactive way. Because the tour is private, the route and pace can be adjusted, and guests may also enjoy scenic drives around the island depending on their interests and time. It’s not a cooking class or a show , it’s an authentic, small-scale experience where guests actively participate and connect with Cozumel’s living culture.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   2 hours

   This is a private, fully customizable 4-hour experience, designed to move at your own pace. Guests stop at Tierra Maya, a jungle venue where hands-on activities bring ancient traditions to life. Highlights include a Mayan cacao chocolate workshop, preparing a traditional Mayan salsa using stone tools, and making handmade tortillas with fresh dough. Guests also enjoy a guided honey tasting featuring honey from two different bee species, including the sacred Melipona bee. The experience is completed with tastings of seasonal local liqueurs, made from regional fruits and ingredients, which vary depending on the time of year. Because the tour is private, guests may also enjoy a scenic drive around the island, exploring local areas and coastal views as time allows.

2. 2

   Cozumel

   2 hours

   Enjoy up to 2 hours exploring Cozumel at your own pace with your private guide. Before or after your hands-on experience at Tierra Maya – Sanctuary of Living Mayan Traditions, you'll have the flexibility to visit the island's highlights or any locations that interest you most. Every itinerary is fully customizable, allowing you to experience Cozumel exactly the way you want.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.