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A person preparing food on a large flat cooking surface, surrounded by traditional cooking utensils and containers. 1
Shelves with various dried corn cobs, beans, and spices. 2
A person sorting beans on the ground. 3
A person rolling dough on a wooden board, surrounded by bowls of ingredients and a rolling pin. 4
A food stall with various jars and baskets of beans and corn. 5
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Price is €37 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Get into the fascinating world of Mexican gastronomy with the Workshop on Nixtamalization and Handmade Tortilla Making. Learn about corn varieties and the ancestral process of nixtamalization while grinding corn into a metate, a technique that has been part of Mexican culture for centuries. Each participant will make their own artisan tortilla, enjoying at the end a refreshing corn water and a delicious ice cream tasting. This practical and educational experience highlights the importance of maize in Mexican identity, perfect for those who seek to connect with the country’s rich culinary heritage.

Activity location

  • Milli Restaurant, Corn Kitchen
    • 1 Calle 6 Norte
    • 72778, San Pedro Cholula, Puebla, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Milli Restaurant, Corn Kitchen
    • 1 Calle 6 Norte
    • 72778, San Pedro Cholula, Puebla, Mexico

Check availability

Spanish Class Only in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Opening hours: Tue 10:00-16:00
  • English

Includes the class, workshop of nixtamalization and tastings in Spanish language only.

Price details
€37.41 x 2 Adults€74.82
Total
Price is €74.82
Until Mon, 9 Nov

Class + transport + guide in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Opening hours: Tue 10:00-16:00
  • English

Includes access to the workshop, return transport from Puebla and translation guide in English or French during the experience.

Price details
€120.23 x 2 Adults€240.46
Total
Price is €240.46
Until Mon, 9 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Enjoy an authentic artisan tortilla made by you with nixtamalized corn, accompanied by corn water and an ice cream tasting.
  • Inclusions
    Corn museum to see the different coloured corn and part of the planting process
  • Exclusions
    Private transport

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • A minimum of 2 people is required to perform the service.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Discover the heart of Mexican cuisine through corn. In this immersive experience you will know the traditional process of nixtamalization, an ancestral technique that has brought Mexican gastronomy to life for centuries. You will learn about the different varieties of corn, their cultural importance and the secrets behind making an authentic Mexican tortilla. Then it’s time to get your hands dirty – you’ll grind the corn into a stone metate, make the dough, and make your own artisan tortilla, just as it has been done from generation to generation. To complete the experience, you will enjoy a refreshing corn water and a delicious ice cream tasting. An authentic, fun and ideal activity for those who want to take a little bit of Mexican culture beyond the tourist places.

Location

Activity location

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    Milli Restaurant, Corn Kitchen
    • 1 Calle 6 Norte
    • 72778, San Pedro Cholula, Puebla, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Milli Restaurant, Corn Kitchen
    • 1 Calle 6 Norte
    • 72778, San Pedro Cholula, Puebla, Mexico

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