About this 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.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Hands-on salsa-making experience (Zik’il P’aak and traditional salsas)
- Private transportation
- Seasonal tasting of local artisanal liqueurs
- Honey tasting (including Melipona bee honey)
- Hands-on chocolate workshop using Mayan stone tools
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Handmade tortilla experience using a traditional tortilla press
- Friendly Guide
- Admission to Tierra Maya venue
Not included
- Food
- Gratuities
- Additional food, drinks, or souvenirs not mentioned in the inclusions
Itinerary and highlights
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.
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.
Meeting and pickup information
- Punta Langosta Cruise Terminal: It is at the white lighthouse (between Aquí + Ahora Cafe & Starbucks) located at the Punta Langosta Shopping Center.
- Puerta Maya Cruise Terminal : The meeting point is at the Royal Village Shopping Center tower sign. To get there, go through the pier terminal to reach the pier's outside sidewalk on Melgar Avenue and turn left.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Visit Cozumel Shuttles & Tours.
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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