Overview
Join your local host Helene at her spacious, open kitchen and learn to cook an authentic Jaliscan meal from handed down recipes perfected by Helene over the years. You and Helene will prepare three dishes from scratch and she will teach you some master cooking techniques.
You will learn how to perfectly chop ingredients for the best tasting salsa, how to marinate your meats and how to fry a whole fish to perfection!
Your meal may include dishes such as a seafood ceviche, a whole snapper (a typical Puerto Vallarta fish) fried in oil and garlic and served with a mango and cilantro salsa, carne asada from the barbecue served with tortillas and salsas, or birria, a flavorful goat or beef stew simmered in tomatoes, chilies and garlic served with tortillas and refried beans.
The cooking class will last about 1.5 hours before you sit down to enjoy the meal you helped prepare. What a great way to dive into authentic Mexican culture and cuisine!
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- Free cancellation up to 2 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Lunch
Private cooking class and homecooked meal with your host Helene
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please meet your host at their home in Puerto Vallarta. Please check the 'Before you go' section in your ticket for the exact address, the above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address and contact details can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Host Name: Helene Daignault
Address: Joaquin Padarve 296, Colonia la Moderna, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - 48344
Phone: +52 (0) 322 123 7977
Email: helenavallarta@yahoo.com
Meeting Instructions (if you have NOT paid additionally for transportation): Please meet your host at her home. Here is the Google Maps link to her location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kKScRbR1phEFyGDP6 Please call her for help with directions to her home +52 322 123 7977
Meeting Instructions (if you HAVE paid additionally for transportation): Helene will pick you up from the concierge desk of your Puerto Vallarta hotel. If you are staying outside Puerto Vallarta (Nuevo Vallarta or other neighboring regions), Helene will pick you up from the entrance of the Costco in the Fluvial neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta. Helene drives a white, Ford Explorer SUV. She is tall and has white hair.
We hope you are looking forward to your in-home culinary experience with a local in Puerto Vallarta!
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Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food.
Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above.
We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
What to expect
Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local Puerto Vallarta home with your host Helene. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Helene will teach you 2-3 traditional Mexican dishes from family recipes.
After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together. This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional Mexican culture and cuisine.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 2 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (America/Mexico City).
Additional Information
- Dinner experiences are only offered during the cooler months of November - March.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 5 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Authentic Jaliscan Cooking Class with a Local Helene in a Traditional Hacienda
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Please meet your host at their home in Puerto Vallarta. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Lunch
- Private cooking class and homecooked meal with your host Helene
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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