BELIZE MAYA FOOD & COFFEE EXPERIENCE
- Durée: 7 Heures (environ)
- Lieu: San Ignacio, Cayo District
- Code produit: BMFCE
Experience the heart of Living Maya culture with this immersive culinary and coffee journey in Oxmul Kah, San Antonio Village. Guided by local Maya women, you’ll step inside a traditional kitchen to learn time-honored cooking techniques passed down through generations, now blended with the modern touches of village life. Grind fresh corn, shape handmade tortillas, cook over a fogón fire hearth, and prepare authentic dishes using homegrown ingredients—all while hearing stories that bring Maya heritage to life. This hands-on experience includes a full tamale-making class for all ages, where you’ll shell corn, learn nixtamalization, grind masa, craft tortillas, prepare tamales, and enjoy a bonus dish: delicious handmade salbutes.
Your journey continues with a visit to the Mesh Family’s organic coffee farm, where—against all odds—a thriving backyard plantation produces rich, shade-grown Maya coffee. Walk the grounds, learn how the coffee fruits are harvested by hand, sun-dried, shelled, roasted, ground, and packaged right in the village, and discover the deep cultural connection between coffee and the Maya people. End your experience with a fresh brew, savoring flavors crafted directly from tree to cup.
Hands-On Activities Include:
- Nixtamalization (traditional cooking)
- Shelling corn
- Grinding to make fresh masa
- Making handmade tortillas
- Preparing tamales
- Grinding Coffee Beans
What to Bring/Wear:
- Camera
- Bring reusable water bottles
- Comfortable Footwear
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Snacks
Tour Duration: 5-6 hours
Check In: 8:15 am
Departure Time: 8:30 am
