Cooking classes in Puerto Vallarta
A cooking class is one of the best ways to take Puerto Vallarta home with you. Classes run all year, so the weather matters more for the rest of your day: Puerto Vallarta is warmest in July at about 90°F (32°C).
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Top cooking classes in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta Mexican Cooking Class with Market TourFrom $135View 
PRIVATE Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta in Chef Manu's HomeFrom $119View 
PRIVATE Market Tour & Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta with ManuFrom $139View
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What to eat and drink in Puerto Vallarta
Classes here usually build the menu around local dishes. Ones to look for:
- Tacos
- Soft corn tortillas with fillings such as al pastor pork, fish or cochinita, eaten from street stands.
- Raicilla
- An agave spirit from the hills around Puerto Vallarta, related to mezcal.
- Ceviche
- Raw fish 'cooked' in lime juice with onion, chilli and coriander.
How to pick a good cooking class
- Check whether you cook every dish yourself or watch a demonstration. Hands-on classes usually cap groups at 10 to 12.
- Morning classes often start with a market walk to buy ingredients; afternoon ones go straight to the kitchen.
- Tell the host about allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book, not on the day.
- Look for a class that sends the recipes home with you, so you can cook them again.
Puerto Vallarta month by month
Averages for Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 80 (27) | 80 (27) | 81 (27) | 82 (28) | 85 (29) | 89 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 89 (32) | 86 (30) | 82 (28) |
| Low °F (°C) | 62 (17) | 62 (17) | 63 (17) | 66 (19) | 71 (22) | 77 (25) | 77 (25) | 76 (24) | 76 (24) | 75 (24) | 69 (21) | 64 (18) |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:41 pm | 6:59 pm | 7:10 pm | 7:20 pm | 7:31 pm | 7:43 pm | 7:45 pm | 7:31 pm | 7:04 pm | 6:37 pm | 6:20 pm | 6:23 pm |
Questions
What food is Puerto Vallarta known for?
Tacos: soft corn tortillas with fillings such as al pastor pork, fish or cochinita, eaten from street stands. Raicilla: an agave spirit from the hills around Puerto Vallarta, related to mezcal. Ceviche: raw fish 'cooked' in lime juice with onion, chilli and coriander.
How long does a cooking class take?
Most classes run three to four hours including the meal; ones that start with a market visit take closer to five.
Where can I book cooking classes in Puerto Vallarta?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
