Top Playa del Carmen Classes & Workshops

Chefs, home cooks, and foodies who appreciate a good meal will enjoy this hands-on cooking class led by a local. Meet up with your host and the rest of your small class at a local spot, then hit the shops and spice markets to gather ingredients for the meal. You’ll be cooking at your hosts’s home, and the best part is that you get to eat the dishes you prepare. 

Dance the night away with this salsa class and social dance package, perfect for beginners and advanced dancers alike. Your evening will start with an hour-long dance lesson, where you'll learn a few salsa, bachata, or kizomba steps, followed by roughly four hours of free dance with fellow students and members of the local salsa community.

With over 12 years of experience as a culinary instructor and more than 3000 students from around the world, Mexican Chef Coty will teach you not only a 3 course menu, but also about cooking techniques which will help you in your every day life. All this while you are having lots of fun! Vegetarians and vegans are welcome! Please let us know in advance of any dietary restrictions or food dislikes you might have so that you may fully enjoy this culinary experience!

A great tour for nature and art lovers, this tour takes you to two snorkeling spots around Cancun. The first offers a chance to view a variety of sea life and tropical fish, while the second is a collection of 500 man-made sculptures known as the Cancun Underwater Museum. Later, enjoy a buffet lunch and free time on Isla Mujeres before the sail back to Cancun.

Take a cooking class with a local chef and learn to make authentic Mexican dishes. The class begins with a discussion about the items on the lunch menu, then it’s off to a nearby market to shop for ingredients. Back in the classroom/kitchen, help prepare the meal as you learn about local cuisine and culinary techniques. Once the cooking is done, enjoy the home-cooked meal together.

Don’t leave your experience of Playa del Carmen’s food scene to chance; let a guide reveal some of the city's best food spots on a culinary walking tour that provides a comprehensive introduction to first-time visitors. Stray from the beaten path and discover lesser-known Mexican specialties that you may otherwise have missed.

Catch a ride to the largest jewelry store in the Caribbean and receive a gift of a personalized steel pendant. Look for the perfect sparkly reminder of your trip and admire the handicrafts being created by the vendors. Depending on the tour, visit the Malecon las Americas in Cancun or the Hacienda Jalisco and the 5th Avenue of Playa del Carmen.

Foodies that want to uncover the unique culinary scene in Playa del Carmen need to get off the beach, and away from the resort, for this off the beaten path food tasting excursion. Meet your group in central Playa del Carmen, and get ready to taste the diverse local cuisine, from ceviche and barbecue, to tacos and tamales. Along the way, sample tropical juices—or aguas frescas to locals—and satisfy your sweet tooth with an authentic chocolate drink.

Get beyond the tourist restaurants on a 3-hour culinary walking tour of Playa del Carmen, as you discover the city’s locally-owned cafes and street food stalls. Come hungry for tastings and drinks at five locations, and get an insider introduction to the Playa del Carmen food scene.

Your exclusive, direct admission ticket lets you enter the archaeological site the first ones of the day —so you can explore in cooler temperatures without the crowds. Plus, you’ll visit the untouched ruins of Yaxunah, enjoy a buffet lunch, and swim in a cenote. Enhance your experience of one of the New7Wonders of the World with this unique access tour of Chichen Itza, available only on Viator and Tripadvisor.

Awaken your senses on a tour of street food stalls and shopping spots in picturesque Playa del Carmen. Escape the tourist crowds of the beach to immerse yourself in the traditional culture of Mexico with a knowledgeable guide. Visit popular local haunts to savor local delicacies like grasshopper stuffed tacos (if available and in season) and rich tamales, washing your samples down with fiery shots of tequila. Explore bespoke boutiques for unique souvenirs as you discover some of the city’s prime shopping venues.

Set off into the warm Caribbean Sea on this half-day catamaran sailing adventure from Playa del Carmen. Your luxurious boat cruises along the Riviera Maya coastline, stopping at the Inah Reef — one of the best locations in the region for snorkeling. Try stand-up paddleboarding while you’re out there too. After your water activities, enjoy a gourmet lunch and an open bar, as well as attentive service from your crew. Hotel transport included.

If you’ve always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, consider this comprehensive PADI certification course in Playa del Carmen. The three-day program includes classroom training, two pool dives, two cenote dives, and two open water dives in the Caribbean Sea. Trainings take place in the mornings, leaving plenty of time to explore more of the area in the afternoon and evenings. After completing the course, you are qualified to dive anywhere in the world up to 60 feet. Hotel pickup and drop-off every day is included. 

Visit the ancient archaeological wonder of Chichen Itza and the colonial town of Valladolid, with the chance to take a dip in Cenote Samaal along the way, with this private tour from Playa del Carmen. You'll learn about Mayan history, cool off in an open cenote, and get the chance to do some shopping in Valladolid, all with a professional guide to lead the way.

I’m David Marquez, founder of www.sabormexico.com.mx Created to show the Mexican culture and its flavors. I had more than 15 years cooking for others and i loved Mexican food its really my passion. I travel all around Mexico for more than 5 years just to personally search the most accurate recipes, to share with the people on the class. During those years, I learn about the Mexican roots and traditions, and discover my passion for teaching others all that knowledge. Traditional local food expert*

HI I'm Esteban Romero. I run a Salsa and Bachata dancing studio in Puerto Morelos. I've been dancing these rhythms for more than 6 years. SALSA WILL TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE Salsa dancing is a popular form of social dance that has grown to be one of the most popular dance forms in the world. With our teaching methodology, you will learn efficiently Salsa or Bachata basics to be able to shine on the dance floor. We are expect in teaching to people with 2 left feet and shy people. Whether you're a beginner or longtime dancer, this experience is a great way to develop your salsa dancing skills. • Perfect for couples • Professional teacher with 12 years of experience • 100% fun • Learn to dance latin rhythms like a local • No previous knowledge needed • Choose between salsa, bachata, merengue, Cumbia, etc

Hi! I'm Esteban Romero. I run a Salsa and Bachata dancing studio. I've been dancing these rhythms for more than 6 years, and I've developed my own methods, which make me an expert in two left feet and shy people. My teaching methods will enable you to learn how to spin and turn, step freely, and dance at parties or clubs. I also teach other Latin rhythms (Cumbia, Merengue, etc.). Bring your water or drink of choice. No previous knowledge needed. If you have some, methods will be adapted accordingly. Mostly, in our wonderful Puerto Morelos, in a beautiful site to deliver lessons, with appropriate teaching facilities.

We will leave the beach of the city center. We can meet one of the most beautiful reefs of the Riviera Maya. The tour lasts 2 hours and we will end on the same beach where you can stay to enjoy your morning. We recommend booking very early in the morning, when it is not too hot and windy.

-This Experience intends to show why UNESCO recognizes “The Traditional Mexican Cuisine” as a World Gastronomical Heritage or “An Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.” It is full of scents and flavors been carried on for generations by the practicing of a protective way of living. You will prepare Chiles rellenos in a very traditional way, selecting and choosing the chiles and seasoning ingredients properly. Learn the Hand made tortillas techniques for unique antojitos mexicanos, learn what is The Cecina (beef) and seafood used for one of our dishes; The Sol, Mar y Tierra Molcajete. The volcanic rock mortar is heated in a burner and in it is where the dish is prepared. It is a very unique cooking technique. -COME JOIN US, DON’T MISS THE CHANCE TO HEAR REAL FOOD STORIES AND PREPARE A TRADITIONAL MEXICAN DISH. LEARN HOW COOKING IS A WAY OF LIFE AND LOVE IS THE OVERALL INGREDIENT.

Our photography tours have been designed to guide you through the most photogenic locations in the city, often away from the typical tourist trails, while at the same time aiding you in perfecting your photographic skills. Our aim is to help you create a work of art, rather than just taking snapshots on the “program” mode of your camera. These tours are an excellent way of combining a visit through the wonders of Playa del Carmen. Apart from learning how to navigate quickly around modern DSLR and mirror-less cameras, we will show you how to use your inner eye to create images to be proud of. We will go over various techniques to capture images using light, composition, perspective, selective focus, shadows & highlights and other methods! The tour is of benefit to semi-professional photographers as well as beginners and advanced amateurs. All of our tours are for individuals, couples and small groups as we believe this makes for a more productive and enjoyable experience.

ReConnect has set up one of the most beautiful, serene, and rewarding ice baths that you will ever take. Set on a secluded Caribbean beach in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, you will be led with breathwork practices to prepare for the cold. Then each takes turn to tackle the ice. Benefits include reduced inflammation in the body, increased recovery from injuries, and most importantly, serious improvements in mental health of the people who regularly take ice baths. Mother Nature’s hidden gem.

With the instructions of the chef, you will be making your own mexican appetizers and cocktails. Keep in mind all recipes are signature cocktails and appetizers of Chef Coty´s life experiences as a chef! You start off by making one cocktail, while enjoying it, you will do your first appetizer. When finished, you will be making another cocktail and appetizer.. And then one more round! It is a full meal, so do not have dinner before coming! Book your class and get ready for an unforgettable cooking and drinking experience which you will surely not forget!

We will be in this incredible lagoon where you can appreciate its magical water of different shades, but because in addition to everything, it has a cenote inside! This lagoon will surprise you completely. Upon arrival, you will find a calm lagoon of bluish waters that change in tone as the depth changes. Here you will breathe, in addition to pure air, peace and harmony

• Fill yourself with energy and good vibes in the archaeological zone of Tulum doing Yoga, enjoy the tranquility and the first rays of the sun. Breathe, meditate and feel the sensations of being in one of the most beautiful archaeological zones of the world and connecting with your interior and the nature that is around. We will start our day with a greeting to the addresses and then with an offering of flowers to the sea. Later we will do Yoga we will work the body in movement, in harmony with the breathing, observation of the posture, alignment. After finding our inner balance, and exploring the Archaeological Zone, we will visit and swim to refresh ourselves in the waters of a Cenote.