Cooking classes in Tulum
A cooking class is one of the best ways to take Tulum home with you. Classes run all year, so the weather matters more for the rest of your day: Tulum is warmest in August at about 90°F (32°C).
Photo: Gennaro Conte, CC BY-SA 4.0
Top cooking classes in Tulum
Mexican Cooking from Scratch in a Local Home in TulumFrom $95View 
Yucatecan cooking class in Tulum: Nixtamal, Recado, and PibilFrom $89View 
Authentic Mayan Cooking Class in CozumelFrom $61View
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What to eat and drink in Tulum
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.
- 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.
Tulum month by month
Averages for Tulum, Mexico, 1951–2010.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 85 (29) | 86 (30) | 88 (31) | 89 (31) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 89 (32) | 88 (31) | 87 (31) | 85 (29) |
| Low °F (°C) | 64 (18) | 65 (18) | 68 (20) | 70 (21) | 71 (22) | 73 (23) | 71 (22) | 71 (22) | 71 (21) | 69 (21) | 67 (19) | 65 (18) |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:29 pm | 6:48 pm | 6:59 pm | 7:08 pm | 7:19 pm | 7:31 pm | 7:33 pm | 7:19 pm | 6:53 pm | 6:26 pm | 6:09 pm | 6:11 pm |
Questions
What food is Tulum known for?
Tacos: soft corn tortillas with fillings such as al pastor pork, fish or cochinita, eaten from street stands. 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 Tulum?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
