Personalized Piñata Making at La Merced Market in Mexico: Learn History and Taste Local Flavors
Ciudad de México
Immerse yourself in Mexican culture and tradition with a personalized piñata making experience at La Merced Market. Learn about the history and significance of piñatas while exploring the market and tasting local flavors.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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El Nuevo Café Bagdad - Craft your own custom Piñata while delving into its heritage and discovering the key spots in the Merced district that lend it significance.
Our rendezvous is at Café Bagdad, nestled within a building from the 18th century.
We’ll embark on a stroll through the ancient streets of what was once Tenochtitlan, making our way to Latin America’s most venerable market, Mercado de la Merced. Amidst this setting, we’ll witness the diverse array of piñatas on display, contrasting them with the classic styles and visually grasping the history we’ve discussed. During our time at the market, we’ll seize the opportunity to wander, sampling the distinctive and authentic tastes that Mexico has to offer.
Returning to Café Bagdad, we’ll be brimming with inspiration from the market’s vibrant hues and tastes.
In the crafting of our piñatas, we’ll settle into one of the café’s most historic chambers, its tavern. Here, an assortment of materials will be at your disposal, enabling you to unleash your creativity and construct a bespoke piñata. Its compact size ensures that you can conveniently carry it home, making for a memorable and exclusive keepsake from Mexico.
What's Included
- All art supplies included
What's Not Included
- Snacks
Additional Information
Get involved in the creation of a Mexican piñata while understanding its cultural significance in Mexico! Our meeting point will be El Nuevo Café Bagdad, situated in an iconic 1700’s house. From this location, we’ll proceed to the Merced Market. During our exploration of the market, we’ll enjoy the multiplicity of piñatas available, taking in their diverse shapes and vibrant colors. This is also an excellent opportunity to navigate through the market and sample some traditional Mexican flavors. With an enriched understanding, we’ll then head back to El Nuevo Café Bagdad to put our hands at crafting our very own piñatas.
Location
El Nuevo Café Bagdad
Plaza Juan José Baz
We will meet at the New Café Bagdad. It is in the middle of the so-called "Plaza de la Aguilita"
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.