Your Travel Experience with Bamba
Make your own way to the Aldea X-Batun for gastronomic mayan class
Arrival in X-Batun Maya Village
Meet at the tranquil Maya community of X-Batun, nestled just outside Valladolid. Receive a warm welcome from local hosts eager to share their culinary heritage.
Immersive Maya Cooking Class.
Join the villagers for a hands-on class, preparing five ancestral dishes using fresh, local ingredients just like the Maya did centuries ago.
- Crafting Tzotobichay: Start with a traditional tamale of chaya greens and pumpkin seeds—a flavorsome, nutrient-rich bite wrapped in banana leaves.
- Sikil Pák Creation: Whip up sikil pák, a creamy, savory pumpkin seed and tomato dip, perfect for savoring authentic Maya flavors.
- Preparing Píbil Kaa: Marinate chicken with sour orange and achiote spices, wrap in banana leaves, and let it cook beneath the earth, infusing it with smoky richness.
- Handmade Encamisado: Shape tortillas with your own hands, filling them with local meats and fresh veggies—classic comfort food, Maya-style.
- Maya Chocolate Dessert Finale: End with an ancient dessert featuring cacao, honey, cinnamon, and piloncillo, the perfect sweet finish to your culinary adventure.
Tasting & Farewell
Relish your creations together as you learn about the culture, then bid farewell to your gracious Maya hosts, enriched by new tastes and skills.
As your Maya cooking adventure draws to a close, savor the flavors of your culinary creations and the stories behind each dish. Bid a heartfelt farewell to your gracious hosts in X-Batun, carrying with you unforgettable memories, new skills, and a true taste of Yucatan’s rich, ancestral heritage. Make your own way to your accommodations.