Top Jalisco Classes & Workshops

Feast upon the explosive flavors of Mexican cuisine during a cooking class in Puerto Vallarta.  Shop in a vibrant market for colorful produce; visit a traditional tortilla factory; and learn of regional culinary customs with a knowledgeable guide. Gain insight into customary cooking techniques with a local master chef, discovering recipes like fish ceviche, and taste tantalizing samples of tequila on this insightful and interactive culinary tour.

Learn all about chocolate production, from pod to pastry, and get the chance to sample some artisanal chocolate yourself with this visit to Planeta Cacao, a cacao garden near Puerto Vallarta. You'll learn all about the importance of chocolate in pre-Colombian times, see how it's cultivated, and learn all about the process of preparing it for consumption.

Swap sunbathing for chocolate making on a visit to ChocoMuseo in Puerto Vallarta, ideal for choccy enthusiasts, families, or couples. Learn about Mesoamerica’s often-overlooked history of chocolate as you explore the museum with your guide, then get hands-on experience tempering, molding, and decorating your own cacao creations to take home.

Get an authentic taste of Mexico--with a twist--on this excursion. You are invited to the home of an internationally trained chef who returned home to bring his own special flair to traditional cuisine. This personalized tour starts with a visit to the market to select the best ingredients for your meal. Return to Chef’s home to cook together before sitting down to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Surf School and adventure in puerto vallarta. Tours all around the bay (pv, Mita, sayulita) with perfect waves for all different levels of experience in surfing. One on one attention Pick up / drop off: We will provide pick up and drop off close to your hotel or the address that you prefer. Free pictures!!! 3 pictures per person as a gift so you can always remember your experience with us!!! We provide the best equipment for all levels of experience: Surf boards, boogie boards, longboards, Stand up paddle boards and umbrellas. Comfortable rash guards to prevent chafing and avoid sun burn. Surfers breakfast provided -energy/nutrition bar. -seasonal fruit. -bottle of water. Professional instructors, water sports experts and active surfers! ready to create the best experience and help you enjoy the process of learning this amazing sport. Tour is approximately 4 hours.

Mole poblano is a spicy chocolate sauce that is served over meat. Learn about this Mexican dish during a hands-on cooking class in Puerto Vallarta. Visit a local market to purchase ingredients, including Mexcian cacao and chilies, and learn to make this dish from start to finish with a group of no more than five participants. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor and take home a jar of your mole.

Foodies who love to sample local cuisine when they travel will enjoy the opportunity to learn how to make Mexican food for themselves. Visit your local chef's home and learn to make a variety of Puerto Vallarta specialties, including mahi mahi ceviche and flamed plantains. You'll use fresh, seasonal ingredients to create a feast. Enjoy eating your meal after and learning skills to take home.

Ride the waves on this private surfing lesson from Puerto Vallarta. After an easy drive to Punta Mita, receive tailored instruction according to your level of experience. Learn maneuvers on the beach and then hit point break! After the lesson, dial down your adrenaline with drinks and snacks at a local bar. Transport from a central location in Puerto Vallarta included.

Learn the basics of handbuilding while creating some pottery you will remember for years to come. Please note that your dipping bowls will be ready MONDAY for pick-up

*Pick up and drop off: We will pick you up and drop you off at your conevinient location. It takes aprox 45 min to get to the surf spot. Once we arrive to the beach we start off by warming up with some stretching following by surf technique and safety instructions. In the water I will be making sure you are safe by assisting you 100% through out the lesson choosing the best waves for you. By the end of the lesson you should be able to catch a wave by yourself with my verbal assistance. Throught out the lesson you will be given knowledge about the ocean and factors that determine a good surf day so you can become a complete surfer! *The lesson lasts (aprox) 2.5 hours from the moment we hit the beach. *On the way back we have the option to stop by and eat at a restaurant.

We will learn about oil, its main characteristics and ways of use, the student will level up at their own pace and with the teacher’s support. We will add mixed techniques that will be like a treasure to open to the student a range of possibilities for their paintings.

So you've decided to come to PV! There are many reasons, from the beach to the sunsets, the waterfalls, the whales and the incredible variety of dining options, from a romantic evening with your partner other to fresh fish on the beach. Our mission at Granvas is to make sure this trip is an unmissable experience. And of course drinking wine, yes lots of Mexican wine! This experience like Mexican wine will be out of the ordinary, there is an infinity of local products that you have to try, from cheeses, fruits, honey, charcuterie everything is produced here, you will taste a cheese board and 5 wine samples being the perfect match. As if that wasn't enough, many of our wines are from family owned wineries and many of them have won international awards, you will be supporting small vineyard owners in different states of the country and a local business.

Learn how to prepare an authentic Jaliscan meal during a private cooking class at Helene’s home kitchen in Puerto Vallarta. Discover the traditional flavors used in Jaliscan cuisine and enjoy a hands-on culinary experience preparing recipes that she has perfected over the years. Get an insider's peek into the local culture and lifestyle, and spend about an hour and a half cooking before sitting down to enjoy your meal.

ART VallARTa is excited to announce another season of Watercolor Classes for beginning and advanced students of watercolor taught by Veronica Rangel. Watercolor paint, brushes and paper will be supplied. During each class Veronica Rangel, will demonstrate a featured technique for you to incorporate, if you chose in that days work. This is a class you can join for one or many classes and continue to work on your art work from one lesson to another.

Take home more than souvenirs from your stay in Puerto Vallarta during this half-day art class led by professional artist Douglas Simonson. Escape from the midday heat in his Romantic Zone studio as you pick up the basics of color mixing, painting techniques, and more in a hands-on class suitable for all ages and ability levels.

Our Photography Workshops are a unique and fun experience for creative people. We are proud to host the only Sunset Photography Workshop in Puerto Vallarta including hands-on assignments such as shooting long silhouettes, learning creative techniques for capturing colorful sunsets, using flash, camera-specific lessons, and more! All skill levels and camera types can benefit from our courses as we tailor our workshops to each individual student’s needs, interests, and skill levels. You can expect to have a better knowledge of exposure and your own camera by the end of the workshop. Our workshops are group learning environments with a demonstration and verbal presentation, but each student will receive personal one-on-one attention during the hands-on portion of the course. In addition to basic exposure and camera settings, you will learn the following: Composition White Balance Using Fast & Slow Shutter Speeds Focus Modes Drive Modes Metering Modes Flash @ Sunset HDR & More!

Discover Guadalajara’s nightlife as you explore its atmospheric quarters and enjoy a drink at some of the city’s traditional cantinas (Mexican pubs). Join your guide and a small group of like-minded travelers for a fun evening out and get the inside scoop on the best spots to eat, drink, and party in the city. Enjoy included drinks along the way and sample a traditional cocktail, Mexican beer, and of course, a shot of tequila.

Enjoy and learn about painting in nature. This class will take place on the Playa de los Muertos beach. A talented acrylic artist will host your class and help you get prepared for your beach painting. You will decide what you would like to paint and set up your painting area. Portable easels, stool, basic paints and brushes will be supplied. Canvases or Canvas boards are not included so you can bring one or pick one up for at the ART VallARTa store (range from 4 to 12 USD, many sizes available.

Learn how raw cacao gets processed into chocolate during this private chocolate-making experience in Puerto Vallarta. Listen to the history and cultural significance of cacao to Mexico as you master time-tested techniques. Get hands-on guidance from a chef. Leave with your own tasty creation to take back home.

Learn how to surf or improve your skills with a surf lesson in Punta Mita, a short drive from Sayulita and Puerto Vallarta. If you're a beginner, you'll learn all about the ins and outs of surfing with a professional instructor, who will help you gain confidence on the water. More advanced students will have the chance to improve their form and get pointers as they practice.

Our Photography Workshops are a unique and fun experience for creative people. We are proud to host the only Portrait Photography Workshop in Puerto Vallarta and include hands-on assignments with a real model. You will be learning creative techniques for portraits, lighting tips, camera-specific lessons, and more! All skill levels and camera types can benefit from our courses as we tailor our workshops to each individual student’s needs, interests, and skill levels. You can expect to have a better knowledge of exposure and your own camera by the end of the workshop. In addition to discussions of travel and street photography and lessons on basic exposure, you will learn the following with hands-on assignments: Composition White Balance Posing Natural Light & Reflectors Flashes and Modifiers Focus Modes & Focal Points Drive Modes Depth of Field & More!

Try one of the iconic Mexican drinks on this tasting experience in Puerto Vallarta. Known as Tequila’s mysterious, cool uncle, Mezcal has been making waves internationally but can rarely be found outside of Mexico. Visit four small distilleries of Mezcal on this tour and sample this liquor distilled from the agave plant.

Enhance your photography skills and create beautiful images to remember Puerto Vallarta by. This small-group photography workshop takes you to Puerto Vallarta landmarks such as the Lady of Guadalupe Parish and Plaza de Armas while teaching you how to create stunning photographs.

Practice with natural light portraiture, Learn what lenses and focal lengths to use for flattering images and shallow depth of field. In this lesson, you will gain an understanding of how and why to pose men and women of all body types. Join us for lunch and learn how to style, light, and compose the perfect food photo with this lesson. Learn some of the food photography industry’s tricks of the trade and get our suggested list for a food photography kit of your own! Looking for a unique experience? Why not try a night photography lesson and learn how to use your metering mode when shooting the moon, practice long exposures creating star trails and gain a fun new technique in painting with light! Maybe you just want a guide to photographing a new place or your favorite little corner of Puerto Vallarta. We are happy to join you, point out good photo opportunities, and teach you how to find good qualities of light and compositional elements.