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Mexican Culinary Traditions Culinary adventures to Mexico with James Beard award winning chef Iliana de la Vega

Contramar, more than a seafood restaurant in Mexico City, embodies how Mexicans enjoy extended conversations at the tabl...
05/12/2024

Contramar, more than a seafood restaurant in Mexico City, embodies how Mexicans enjoy extended conversations at the table, accompanied by a good margarita or micheladas.

In Oaxaca, you must try tasajo and chorizo tacos at the market. And if you pair them with a beer it’s even better.      ...
03/12/2024

In Oaxaca, you must try tasajo and chorizo tacos at the market. And if you pair them with a beer it’s even better.

Nothing can go wrong when there’s cheese and salsas on the table. Here’s how things look during our cooking class.      ...
28/11/2024

Nothing can go wrong when there’s cheese and salsas on the table. Here’s how things look during our cooking class.

To get to Pueblo Pibil, you’ll need to head a bit outside of Mérida’s downtown. But it’s worth the trip. Here, chef Silv...
21/11/2024

To get to Pueblo Pibil, you’ll need to head a bit outside of Mérida’s downtown. But it’s worth the trip. Here, chef Silvio Campos cooks everything “al PIB” (a method used in the Yucatán Peninsula where ingredients are slowly cooked in an underground pit).

At the center of the Río de Janeiro Plaza in the Roma neighborhood, there’s a fountain with a replica of Michelangelo’s ...
19/11/2024

At the center of the Río de Janeiro Plaza in the Roma neighborhood, there’s a fountain with a replica of Michelangelo’s David. It’s a great spot to take a break from walking around Roma and people watch.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join our 2025 culinary tours.
25/10/2024

Don’t miss the opportunity to join our 2025 culinary tours.

Corners of Oaxaca where you’ll want to enjoy a morning coffee... or perhaps a mezcal later in the day.
03/10/2024

Corners of Oaxaca where you’ll want to enjoy a morning coffee... or perhaps a mezcal later in the day.

On our trip to Mérida, we’ll have the chance to explore some of the small towns surrounding the city, such as the Yellow...
01/10/2024

On our trip to Mérida, we’ll have the chance to explore some of the small towns surrounding the city, such as the Yellow City of Izamal.

In the Ethnobotanical Garden of Oaxaca, you can admire hundreds of varieties of cacti. In addition to being a beautiful ...
29/09/2024

In the Ethnobotanical Garden of Oaxaca, you can admire hundreds of varieties of cacti. In addition to being a beautiful place to visit, it serves as a refuge for flora and fauna in sheltered areas.

Taste the diversity of Oaxaca through its ingredients. These tomatoes, in various colors, sizes, types, and flavors, are...
18/09/2024

Taste the diversity of Oaxaca through its ingredients. These tomatoes, in various colors, sizes, types, and flavors, are proof of the quality of the fruits and vegetables tan can be found here.

A dip in the pool at midday is always a good way to escape the heat in Mérida.
15/09/2024

A dip in the pool at midday is always a good way to escape the heat in Mérida.

Fresh Oaxacan products. These green leaves are banana leaves, commonly used for wrapping tamales.
13/09/2024

Fresh Oaxacan products. These green leaves are banana leaves, commonly used for wrapping tamales.

Blue corn tortilla quesadillas with salsa verde? Always yes, always more.
08/09/2024

Blue corn tortilla quesadillas with salsa verde? Always yes, always more.

María y Montejo Café in Mérida serves coffee from Chiapas. It’s a great way to start the day. ☕️☕️☕️
05/09/2024

María y Montejo Café in Mérida serves coffee from Chiapas. It’s a great way to start the day. ☕️☕️☕️

In Mérida, we’ll dine at upscale restaurants, market and street stands, and the private homes of local cooks to experien...
02/09/2024

In Mérida, we’ll dine at upscale restaurants, market and street stands, and the private homes of local cooks to experience street food, home cooking, and modern chef interpretations.

As we walk through the streets of Oaxaca, it’s worth taking note of the flowers and trees that line the path. This is th...
30/08/2024

As we walk through the streets of Oaxaca, it’s worth taking note of the flowers and trees that line the path. This is the Cacaloxochitl, or Flor de Mayo, a beautiful blossom that can be found in white, pink, yellow, or a combination of colors.

In Oaxaca, if it’s served drenched in sauce and found in a market, it’s almost guaranteed to be delicious. On our tours,...
27/08/2024

In Oaxaca, if it’s served drenched in sauce and found in a market, it’s almost guaranteed to be delicious. On our tours, we’ll explore several markets, tasting the local flavors as we go.

Whether you’re exploring its sacred halls or strolling through the nearby artisan markets, Santo Domingo offers a glimps...
25/08/2024

Whether you’re exploring its sacred halls or strolling through the nearby artisan markets, Santo Domingo offers a glimpse into the timeless beauty and heritage of the extraordinary city of Oaxaca.

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