Belize Cooking Class with Pottery making and Traditional Coffee

Step into the heart of Maya and Mestizo culinary traditions with an immersive cooking class in the charming village of San Antonio just outside San Ignacio. This hands-on experience allows you to learn traditional cooking techniques from a local host family, starting with grinding fresh corn on a metate and preparing authentic tortillas tamales or caldo over a fire hearth. As you cook, you will gain insight into the history and culture behind each dish and enjoy stories passed down through generations, creating a meaningful connection to Belizean life through food.

During the class you will also prepare and taste Belize’s hand roasted coffee brewed over an open flame. The experience emphasizes interaction with your hosts, allowing you to participate fully and enjoy the flavors of your creations. This tour combines cooking learning cultural storytelling and tasting, offering travelers a memorable, hands-on way to engage with local traditions and everyday life in Belize. Expect warmth, laughter, and the satisfaction of creating and sharing authentic dishes with your hosts and fellow participants.