The Children of Corn Tasting and History in Every Bite
Mexico City, Mexicoby MexMood
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 10 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Spanish
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Overview
Travel to the origin of Mexican cuisine through corn, the sacred grain that has nurtured bodies, stories and traditions for more than 7,000 years. On this tour of the bohemian and colorful neighborhood of Coyoacán, you will discover much more than flavors: you will live a history that is eaten, walked and felt. Each tasting reveals the essential role of corn in the pre-Hispanic worldview, its spiritual significance, its transformation over time and its daily presence in Mexican cuisine today. More than a meal, it is a sensory journey that connects past and present in every bite. Ideal for lovers of culture, history and authentic Mexican cuisine, this experience will allow you to understand why without corn, there is no Mexico.
What's included
- Bottled water
- YOU CAN TASTE 5 MEALS, 1 DESSERT AND 3 CORN-BASED DRINKS
- FOOD NOT MENTIONED
- Alcoholic Beverages
Itinerary
- 1
Plaza de la Conchita
20 min
OUR CULTURAL AMBASSADOR WILL EXPLAIN THE INCREDIBLE STORY BEHIND THIS CHAPEL THAT WILL LEAVE YOU WONDERING AT ITS CONNECTION WITH THE HISTORY OF CORN IN OUR COUNTRY
- 2
Coyoacan Market
1.5 hours
OUR CULTURAL AMBASSADOR WILL WALK WITH YOU THROUGH THE COLORFUL CORRIDORS, WHERE YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT THE GASTRONOMIC HISTORY OF CORN-BASED FOODS AND DRINKS
- 3
Stop 3
30 min
OUR CULTURAL AMBASSADOR WILL TAKE YOU TO A PLACE WHERE ONLY ONE LOCAL FINDS THE APAPACHO OF OUR CORN-BASED DISH AND THE HISTORY BEHIND IT.
Meeting and pickup
FIND YOUR CULTURAL AMBASSADOR WHO WILL IDENTIFY YOU WITH A SHIRT OR T-SHIRT THAT SAYS "MEXMOOD," AT THE DOOR OF THE CONCHITA CHAPEL.
End point
WE WILL WALK THROUGH DIFFERENT POINTS OF COYOACÁN UNTIL WE END UP IN THE COYOACÁN MARKET.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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