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Merida Food Tour: Authentic Local Flavors
Mérida
Embark on a distinctive guided culinary journey by exploring the heart of Merida on foot. Uncover the city’s most genuine and traditional tastes by sampling local cuisine in markets and venues popular with the locals.
Embark on a distinctive guided culinary journey by exploring the heart of Merida on foot. Uncover the city’s most genuine and traditional tastes by sampling local cuisine in markets and venues popular with the locals.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Plaza Grande - The gathering spot will be at the Merida letters in Plaza Grande, where the team will wait for 10 minutes before commencing the tour.
- Gorditas Doña Gorda - The tour begins here with some traditional refreshing drinks and the first dish of the day: delicious gorditas. Choose your preferred flavor and filling!
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- Plaza Grande - The gathering spot will be at the Merida letters in Plaza Grande, where the team will wait for 10 minutes before commencing the tour.
- Gorditas Doña Gorda - The tour begins here with some traditional refreshing drinks and the first dish of the day: delicious gorditas. Choose your preferred flavor and filling!
- Mercado San Benito - The second stop is the vibrant San Benito Market, a true treasure of Mexican cuisine. Here, enjoy salbutes, delightful fried tortillas that are soft inside and crispy outside, filled with meat, lettuce, tomato, and onions—a Yucatan classic not to be missed!
- Mercado San Benito - Next, savor a dish so traditional it has a Mayan name: poc chuc. This is pork marinated in sour orange juice and spices, then grilled.
- Mercado San Benito - The following stop includes tasting local fruits, visiting typical stands, and learning more about the region’s products and customs.
- Lucas de Galvez market - The tour continues to Lucas de Galvez market, where there is an opportunity to taste authentic cochinita pibil, a staple of Yucatecan cuisine.
- Lucas de Galvez market - The final stop features tacos al pastor, a signature dish of Mexican cuisine. Although not originally from the region, their flavor and popularity have made them a must-try classic.
- Plaza Grande - The tour concludes back at the starting point in Plaza Grande, allowing everyone to continue enjoying a wonderful day in Merida.

What's Included
- Local guide
- History of Merida and its surroundings
- All meals and drinks included
- Tips on restaurants and local food markets
- Local guide
- History of Merida and its surroundings
- All meals and drinks included
- Tips on restaurants and local food markets
What's Not Included
- Non-alcoholic activity
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Non-alcoholic activity
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Location
Plaza Grande
Calle 60
See you in the letters of Merida, located in front of the Cathedral in the Plaza Grande. At the time of the tour, our guide will be waiting for you with a sign indicating the start time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.