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Ix-Kool: Mayan Cooking Class Reflecting Ancient Cultures' Explosion of Flavors in Cozumel
4.9
306 Ratings
Cozumel
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.
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:
24 hours
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.
- 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
- 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…
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(306 Ratings)
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S255hdiness
Apr 17, 2025
Amazing cooking experience in Cozumel - Booked the experience as one of our stops on our recent cruise. Quick walk from Royal Caribbean port to the restaurant. Staff was attentive from the moment of arrival. Instruction and participation was interactive throughout the experience. Food was amazing in taste and dishes were historically explained and described how they are prepared and served. The staff were knowledgeable and accommodating. Guests prepare/cook tow dishes and you are served the rest of the food prepared by the specialists. I recommend this for anyone visiting Cozumel.
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Gretchen_p
Apr 13, 2025
Delicious Mayan Cooking - The lesson included a comprehensive video, in-person instruction, and all of the ingredients and equipment needed to create several dishes. Other Mayan dishes were also included. It began with a Mayan ceremony and dancers. Links to ancient Mayan culture and the Spanish impact were explained. The food was delicious.
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U4770licharlesj
Mar 28, 2025
Amazing Mayan Cooking Experience - Highly recommend this excursion! The class was informative, fun, and delicious! The experience began with Mayan dancers and a traditional ceremony. We made sikil p’aat, a delicious pumpkin seed spread and guacamole for a yummy appetizer. The Lima Soup was absolutely outstanding. By the time we had pork with beans, a taco and a tostada, we were almost too stuffed—almost—for the delicious Mexican cornbread dessert. The restaurateur was so accommodating to our friends who have many dietary restrictions, even preparing something completely different that they could eat. Wonderful experience!
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Areynolds96
Mar 11, 2025
Excellent!! - Our first time visiting this restaurant, but definitely not our last. From the moment we arrived, Juan was extremely attentive, explaining every dish and making wonderful recommendations.
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429sof_ag
Mar 4, 2025
I thought it was very good. - I found the food very delicious and served very fast, the waiters very pending and polite, highly recommended and very rich everything
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225kathrynl
Mar 4, 2025
Mayan cultural culinary experience! - Fantastic time! I would call it a cultural culinary experience, as opposed to a class, since only during the first half do you truly make foods, and that is with prepared portions. However, I loved it this way, since it allowed us to try a large variety of Mayan dishes (similar to tapas), which would have been impossible with a regular cooking class. Absolutely worth it, would recommend to anyone who loves to learn about different cultures through their food.
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Robert_u
Mar 1, 2025
Mayan cooking experience - Spent a little over two hours learning about traditional Mayan cooking. We made our own guacamole corn tortillas and a type of smoked salsa. Learned about and tasted other great dishes and drinks. Come with a big appetite! Only complaint would be it was a bit hard to hear in the loud space. Overall thoroughly enjoyed it!
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Jennifer_s
Feb 20, 2025
Excellent experience enjoying Mayan Food - Myself, husband and son all enjoyed this cooking class and it was a highlight of our trip to Cozumel. All of the food that we were served or made ourselves was excellent. It was unique and fun way to have a meal and we would recommend it to all of our family and friends that visit Cozumel.
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677heathr
Apr 12, 2025
Great Experience! - Great staff and amazing food! Very educational! And great experience. Had a great time here coming from our cruise ship
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Marcia_h
Feb 27, 2025
Not what I expected. - This wasn't much of a hands on cooking class. I enjoyed the more hands on and more private class I did a few years ago instead of a large group. The class started 39 minutes late waiting on cruise ship participates.
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