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Discover traditional Mexican food off the beaten path in this cosmopolitan city known for its international cuisine on 5th Avenue.
This tour will take you off 5th Avenue to five or six different local eateries. Your guide will explain ingredients and culinary processes as it relates to cultural, historic and social norms of the region the dish you dig your teeth into. The fun part is eating, tasting and enjoying the dishes at each location but you will be surprised at how complex and distinct Mexican flavors can be.
This is a walking tour and we take full advantage of the unique neighborhoods located off 5th Avenue. Come with us to discover the true flavors of traditional Mexican food in Playa del Carmen! Bring a big appetite so you can fully enjoy your culinary experience!
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Well-known supermarket in Playa del Carmen | ||||
| DURATION OF TOUR | 3 hours | ||||
| MEETING TIME | 10:00 am | ||||
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10:00 AM: Meeting Point
We meet at the corner of Constituyentes Av and 30th Av, close to the Mega/Soriana supermarket in the heart of Playa del Carmen.
- This meeting location is a 5 min walk from 5th
- We have picked a meeting point well-known to taxi drivers.
- This supermarket is easy to find, so no one will get lost.
10:10 AM to 11:00 AM - Tamales and Traditional Breakfast Tacos
After your guide gives you a full insight of the history of Playa del Carmen and Quintana Roo state is time to enjoy the tasty local food in Playa.
First stop – tamales, explore with your guide the popular tamales, taste some of the best and decide which one is your favorite.
Next, the morning tacos, this unique cooking method inside of a basket gives the most delicious tacos for every morning, the basket is the key, yes a basket!
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Hand Made Tortillas & Aguas Frescas
Witnessing these ladies make handmade tortillas to make tacos with a selection of 20 to 30 dishes, freshly made every day, is very impressive. Designed and cooked for breakfast and lunch this stop is a must to taste some of the most famous diches in Mexico.
Off we go for natural fruit agua fresca and paletas, yum yum, made from vanilla, rice or different fresh fruits. Your guide will list all the culinary gifts Mexico has shared with world. Some you may already know but many will surprise you.
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM: 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM: Yucatan food, yes!
We venture off to a local neighborhood that has one of the best antojitos in Playa, all with fresh ingredients. This corner has one of the jewels in town. Get ready to dig in and experience fresh Yucatan flavors!
1:00 PM: End of Tour
It is here we say goodbye. Note the bus station (ADO) is just a few minutes from our last stop, or you can catch a cab at the taxi stand. If this is your first time to Playa, head some blocks to 5th Avenue and the beach where you will experience the Playa so many people rave about.
Tour Reviews
My husband and I have been to Playa del Carmen 5 times over the last 10 years, but had never ventured past 5th ave and really experienced the city until we took the tour with Cristobal. It was such an interesting, educational and delicious experience. Every bite of food we had was so delicious and I was completely stuffed by the last stop. Cristobal was a great guide and we will definitely try his Puerto Morelos tour next time we are in the area.
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