Ix-Kool: Mayan Cooking Class Reflecting Ancient Cultures' Explosion of Flavors in Cozumel
4.9
240 Ratings
Av. Rafael E. Melgar 1

Ix-Kool, also known as Milpa in Spanish, signifies life from a bygone era. This concept presents an amalgamation of tastes and textures in each food item, reflecting the novelty and vivaciousness of the Mayan culture throughout the years, while still acknowledging its roots and remarkable cuisine progression over time.

Duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Av. Rafael E. Melgar 1 - They will be able to know the Mayan culture through flavors, cooking ancient Mayan recipes with ancestral ingredients, the traveler will delight in an explosion of flavors and textures in each of their foods, representing the freshness and innovation of the Mayan culture through years.
What's Included
  • Dishes to prepare
Meal Options
  • Beans with pork - The two basic ingredients of this recipe are typical of the Mexican southeast.
  • Cochinita pibil - The Cochinita is marinated in a mixture of sour orange juice and with a mixture of red spices made with “axiote” seeds.
  • Sikilp´aak´ - Sikilp’aak ’is a typical Mayan snack that is widely consumed in this region of the country and cannot be found in other parts of Mexico-
  • Cornbread - Dessert made with corn without flour.
Location
Av. Rafael E. Melgar 1
Avenida Rafael E. Melgar
Inside the Royal Village square, in room 53.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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989bethk
Mar 22, 2024
Mayan cooking/dinner - This was informative, delicious and fun! Paco was a great host! We enjoyed the food and beverages, and it was done at a good pace.
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Getaway649805
Mar 19, 2024
Amazing authentic Yucatán food - We went to dinner at this restaurant and loved everything! So much so that we took a cooking class with them the next day. Every single dish we tried (and made) was delicios. Fresh ingredients came with wonderful stories of Yucatán foods, narrated by our host, Paco, who was knowledgeable and patient. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Cozumel, you won’t be disappointed.
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X1538besarahh
Mar 19, 2024
A Must Try! - Amazing experience, very fun and educational, delicious food! A ton of food, great value for what you pay. Paco was awesome and made the experience very enjoyable!! Everything was delicious and they accommodated a vegetarian member of our group.
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T2347ckangelad
Mar 19, 2024
This class is a must! - This cooking class was amazing! We got to learn more about the Mayan culture and the stories behind the food we learned how to make. This class also includes so much food, we all felt so stuffed afterwards! Everything was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend!
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Emilyho8372yy
Mar 19, 2024
Great food, great learning experience - The experience was incredible. Great food, great demonstrations, and amazing service. I highly recommend booking this experience to learn more about Mayan food and culture.
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Ella_g
Mar 16, 2024
Awesome Experience and Flavors - The food was incredible! Definitely recommend. The flavors were different from anything I've ever really had, and the chef was really good at explaining things in an interesting way. The drinks were really good too.
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J8876jbsydneys
Mar 10, 2024
Tasty Mayan Cuisine Experience - This was a wonderful dive into the local cuisine and culture. Paco was wonderful as he told the story of each dish and walked us through how to make them. We tried some dishes we had never even heard of before, and all the food was great quality and tasted amazing! Drinks were paired with each portion of the meal. As pretty big foodies, this was an amazing experience that I had never experienced until my husband suggested it :) The facilities were clean, well decorated, and the staff was awesome (thanks, Paco!). The communication before to help us find our way was awesome. We had spent the morning at Isla Pasion, and my only suggestion would be to come hungry! I would definitely recommend giving this a try, especially if you enjoy trying new food and have never done anything like it before.
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Escape06756012393
Mar 7, 2024
Amazing Mayan cooking experience. - Our expectations were exceeded. The cuisine was very authentic and delicious! We learned so much. Paco our instructor was great. Highly recommend.
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Cboyleston
Mar 5, 2024
Best excursion on our cruise - I have never really liked stopping in Cozumel on a cruise. We’ve seen the ruins and have done all the water adventures. Our Viking cruise had the Barefoot fish cookout as an excursion, so I decided this would be something different. Turns out, it was my favorite excursion on the whole cruise. We were driven to Barracuda, a lovely little spot on the northwest corner of the island. It was a little resort area with a pool, a bar, a beach, bathrooms and a dressing room. There was a large outdoor wood fired grill and a prep station where we each prepared our own Mahi in banana leaves and foil. We chopped our veggies and painted the fish with a beautiful red spice ( I forget the name) and we marked our foil packets with a number we chose so it would come back to us when it was done cooking. We were able to enjoy the hammocks and beach while our fish was cooking. I highly recommend this excursion over anything there is to do in Cozumel
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Tom
Feb 21, 2024
EXCELLENT ! - We really enjoyed this Cooking Class. All the cooking classes on our Princess Cruise were fully booked so we tried this one. Staff was great, food was super, atmosphere was excellent. Highly recommend. The only issue is that the meeting place in the viator app was not correct. This school takes place at IX KOOL….. Room 53, as noted in the Viator app is incorrect and confusing. Highly recommend.
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