• Santa Maria la Ribera - Established in the 1860s, Santa María la Ribera still exudes its charming, historical ambiance. This tour, curated by our culinary expert Nico Garcia, will take you to various local spots that showcase the unique essence of this neighborhood.

The tour includes a visit to a charming local garden, where participants can create their own herb-infused Mexican salt. You’ll explore a tamales factory that produces over 20 varieties daily, reputed to offer the finest tamales in the city. Additionally, a brief walk through the local market will provide insight into the traditional city market atmosphere.

The itinerary also features a visit to a neighborhood cooking school and restaurant that supports locals aspiring to launch their own food ventures. A stop at a hidden pulquería, with its iconic swinging saloon doors and no signage, offers a taste of the fermented Mexican drink with roots in pre-Hispanic times, a favorite among locals for over a century.

Participants will also discover some of the landmarks that define Santa Maria la Ribera, including a century-old geology museum. To conclude the tour on a sweet note, there will be an opportunity to enjoy buñuelos, crispy fried dough drizzled with sugar syrup.

• One agua fresca and one coffee or tea at the tour’s conclusion
• Generous tasting of traditional Mexican pulque
• Choice of Mexican microbrew or Mezcal
• All-you-can-eat food, equivalent to a large breakfast and lunch

• Transport to/from the meeting and end points of the tour
• Souvenirs
• Tip for your guide
• Additional personal beverages, outside what’s included on the tour itinerary

Santa María la Ribera, a hidden gem for many travelers, is a charming 19th-century neighborhood filled with cafés, restaurants, and traditional shops that are becoming rare in Mexico City. This tour offers a chance to explore the finest dining spots in the area while discovering the stories of the vendors and entrepreneurs who are contributing to the modern identity of this tight-knit, artistic community. Highlights of the tour include a visit to a tamales factory that produces over 20 varieties daily, a walk through the local market to experience the ambiance of a traditional city market, and a visit to a neighborhood cooking school and restaurant that supports locals aspiring to start their own food businesses. Additionally, the tour includes a stop at a pulquería that has been a favorite among neighborhood residents for over a century.

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