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    Mayan Cooking Experience

    Learn how to prepare traditional Mayan foods with this hands-on cooking experience. Toast plantain leaves, hand grind corn and chocolate, and learn the secrets of cooking over the traditional open-flame Mayan fire hearth. During this half-day experience, you’ll learn how to make corn tortillas, tamales, caldo, and the famed Mayan chocolate drink. The best part—you get to eat everything you’ve made, so come hungry and leave with a “belly full!”

    Drive Time from Table Rock: 10 minutes

    Adventure Level: Easy.

    What to Wear & Bring: Shorts or lightweight long pants, shirt, and comfortable shoes. You’ll be provided with aprons and head coverings (or bring your own hat) at the site.

    *Restrictions: None

    Duration: Half-day tour (ending either with lunch or dinner)

    Combinations: None

    Rates

    • Includes transportation to and from the lodge, entry fees, and the meal you prepare
    • Minimum two persons
    • A 50% cancellation fee applies to any tours booked and then cancelled by the guest less than 24 hours in advance
    • Prices subject to change without notice