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Merida : Between Markets and Flavors Food Tour

Merida, Mexicoby Get Routa

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 10 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

Experience a unique guided culinary experience by touring the center of Merida on foot. Discover the most authentic and traditional flavors of the city, tasting local food in markets and places frequented by the inhabitants themselves

What's included

  • Local guide
  • History of Merida and its surroundings
  • All meals and drinks included
  • Tips on restaurants and local food markets
  • Non-alcoholic activity
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Plaza Grande

    10 min

    The meeting point will be in the letters of Merida, located in the Plaza Grande, where our team will wait 10 minutes to start the tour.

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    20 min

    From here we start our tour enjoying some traditional refreshing drinks and we will try our first dish of the day : delicious fatties, you can choose the flavor and filling that you like!

  3. 3

    Mercado San Benito

    40 min

    Our second stop will be the colorful San Benito Market, a true gem of Mexican gastronomy. Here we will try salbutes, delicious fried tortillas, soft inside and crispy outside, filled with meat, lettuce, tomato and onions, a classic Yucatan that you can not miss!

  4. 4

    Mercado San Benito

    30 min

    Then we will try a dish so traditional that it has a Mayan name: poc chuc. This is pork marinated in sour orange juice and spices, grilled.

  5. 5

    Mercado San Benito

    20 min

    Our next stop will be to taste some local fruit, visit some typical stands and explain more about the products and customs of the region

  6. 6

    Lucas de Galvez market

    30 min

    We will continue to Lucas de Galvez market, where we will have the opportunity to taste the authentic cochinita pibil, a classic of Yucatecan cuisine.

  7. 7

    Lucas de Galvez market

    20 min

    For our last stop, we will taste tacos al pastor, a representative dish of Mexican cuisine. While not native to the region, their taste and popularity have made them a must-see classic

  8. 8

    Plaza Grande

    10 min

    We return to the starting point of the tour to say goodbye, so we can continue enjoying a beautiful day in Merida

Meeting and pickup

See you in the letters of Merida, located in front of the Cathedral in the Plaza Grande. At the time of the tour, our guide will be waiting for you with a sign indicating the start time.

End point

See you in the letters of Merida, located in front of the Cathedral in the Plaza Grande. At the time of the tour, our guide will be waiting for you with a sign indicating the start time.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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