PRIVATE Market Tour & Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta with Manu

5.0(248)3 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Traveling Spoon

About this activity

Learn to cook with a local chef in Puerto Vallarta during this private culinary experience! Your host for the day is Manu, a professionally trained chef who loves to create innovative, modern fusions of classic Mexican dishes. Manu will take you to the local market and show you his favorite vendors. After doing a bit of shopping you'll return to his home and cook a meal together. Manu will teach you to prepare traditional Mexican dishes with a modern twist, dishes you can replicate in your own kitchen at home. Enjoy the meal together in Manu's home, a small but typical home in central Puerto Vallarta.

What's included

✓Fresh ingredients purchased together at the local market
✓Private market tour with Chef Manu through Mercado Cinco de Diciembre
✓Learn to prepare three traditional Mexican dishes
✓Hands-on Mexican cooking class in Manu's home kitchen
✓Local beer or wine
✓Personalized menu options for vegetarian, meat, seafood, and most dietary preferences
✓Homemade lunch or dinner (depending on selected start time)
✓Insider tips on selecting authentic Mexican ingredients

Meeting and pickup

Meet your host Manuel at the Mercado Cinco de Diciembre (Address: San Salvador 604 in 5 de Diciembre neighborhood.). Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Your experience ends at your host's home.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking; Manu is happy to accommodate most preferences, including vegetarian diets.
Hosted by an internationally trained chef passionate about sharing authentic Mexican cuisine.
This experience combines a local market visit, hands-on cooking class, and shared meal.
This experience takes place in a real Puerto Vallarta home, offering an authentic cultural and culinary experience.
Your experience ends at your host's home.
Manu has a friendly small dog who can be kept in a separate room upon request.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.

Cancellation policy

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

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