Puerto Vallarta Inland Villages with Cooking Class
You'll get a real taste for the area inland from Puerto Vallarta on this tour. The fun begins at an organic cocoa farm, where you'll learn all about the bean the Maya turned into chocolate while enjoying tastings. Then you'll visit a couple of typical dusty villages, known locally as pueblitos. Buy fresh produce at the market and cook it all up in with the help of a local chef.
Main features
Additional features
Do this because
- Discover the hinterland of Puerto Vallarta
- Organic cocoa farm tour and tasting
- Visit typical villages known as 'pueblitos'
- Buy fresh produce in the village markets
- Cooking lesson using local fresh produce
Important to know
- Please be at the check-in point 30 minutes before
- Minumum age to participate is 6 years
- Transport not included. Due to local transportation laws, you must take a taxi to the meeting point to start your excursion. The cost varies from hotel to hotel but is around USD 10.00 each way
- Excursion meeting points and time will need to be confirmed with your TUI or Destination Services Rep in resort (or by phone)
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Bring a hat
- Bring suitable footwear
- Bring money for extras or gratuities
- Bring insect repellent
- Transfers not included
- Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
- Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
- English-speaking guide for all nationalities
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Cooking class
- Guide
- Local delicacy tasting
- Food
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV
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