Cook Like a Local: Vallarta Market & Cooking Experience
Overview
This cooking class is special because it’s more than a class; it’s a warm, authentic cultural experience in the heart of Puerto Vallarta.
Chef Julio shares family recipes passed down through generations, teaching you not only how to cook but why each dish matters in Mexican culture. His passion and storytelling make the class engaging, fun, and deeply personal.
You learn in a beautiful open-air terrace kitchen, using fresh local ingredients, and you leave with skills, memories, and flavors you can bring home, making this experience truly unforgettable.
- Local market visit to discover authentic ingredients.
- Open-air terrace kitchen with city and ocean views.
- Use of fresh, local ingredients.
- Enjoy the dishes you prepare in a cozy setting.
- Includes a digital recipe booklet to recreate at home.
- Blends culture, history, and Mexican gastronomy.
- Perfect for foodies, families, couples, and curious travelers.
- Central location in the heart of Puerto Vallarta.
What's Included
- Meals drinks and tips is not included
Meeting Location
Calle Mina
Proyecto escola, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Your cooking adventure with Chef Julio in Puerto Vallarta is a warm, fun, and delicious journey into the heart of Mexican cuisine.
1. Meet & Greet
You’ll meet Chef Julio and his family, a charming, family-owned restaurant in the historic center, downtown Puerto Vallarta just steps from the Malecón.
️ 2. Market Tour
We begin with a short walk to the local market to discover fresh produce, local herbs, and traditional ingredients essential for authentic Mexican cooking. You'll learn how to choose the best chiles, tomatoes, and spices, and gain insight into the ingredients you will use.
3. Hands-On Cooking
Back at chef julio house roottop, you’ll step into our open-air terrace kitchen with ocean and cathedral views. Chef Julio guides you step-by-step in preparing salsas, handmade tortillas, and traditional dishes like mole, guacamole, and more, using time-honored family recipes.
4. Enjoy What You Cook
Once your dishes are ready, you’ll sit down on our terrace to enjoy the meal you prepared,
5. Take Home Recipes & Memories
Before you leave, you will receive a digital recipe booklet so you can recreate your favorite dishes at home and share your new skills with family and friends.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- No es recomendable con gente que no pueda estar parada mucho tiempo
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5592128P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Puerto Vallarta customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Meals. drinks and tips is not included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cook Like a Local: Vallarta Market & Cooking Experience is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- no es recomendable con gente que no pueda estar parada mucho tiempo
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cook Like a Local: Vallarta Market & Cooking Experience will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Puerto Vallarta. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Mealsdrinks and tips is not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- no es recomendable con gente que no pueda estar parada mucho tiempo
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
