While Cancun has been a top vacation spot because of its pleasant climate and beautiful beaches, more recently it has also became home to great restaurants and cuisine. A Food Tour allows visitors and to learn more about Mexican culture and local traditions while enjoying some great food. Continue reading below to learn more about three top food tours that won’t disappoint in Cancun.
Cancun Food and Market Tour – Riviera Maya Food Tours
One of the most popular tour groups in Cancun is Riviera Maya Food Tours. Their Cancun Food & Market Tour offers an excellent experience to enjoy authentic Mexican food and life by trying a variety of regional foods and visiting local markets. An ideal way to get to know the real Mexico, most tourists actually miss out on these unique experiences during their vacations. The Cancun Food and Market Tour will have you sampling local products and strolling through colorful, regional markets for a fun filled afternoon that will leave your belly full and your heart happy. Friendly, experienced guides that know English and Spanish will share their passion for Mexican cuisine and will even let you in on some secret Mexican recipes that have European, Middle Eastern and North East Asian influences. Make sure you arrive for your tour hungry because there is a lot to eat and everything is outstanding!
Flavors of Mexico – Cancun Food Tours
Another reputable tour company is Cancun Food Tours which has a great tour called The Flavors of Mexico. This tour lasts three and half hours and involves tasting seven authentic Mexican dishes. Tours run on Wednesday and Saturday evenings starting at 5pm and you will visit four separate locations that are crowd pleasers. No need to worry about waiting in line though as your spot will be reserved ahead of time. In addition to great cuisine, you will taste a variety of Mexican spirits including tequila, mezcal and xtabentun. Tour groups are small so that everyone has a great, personalized experience. Your friendly and knowledgeable guide is locally based so they will be able to answer your questions on Cancun history, as well as providing an interesting background about the foods and drinks you will enjoy. An added bonus, you will be sent home with special discount coupons you can use at some of Cancun’s best restaurants on the rest of your vacation.
Colors of Mexico Taco Tour – Cancun Food Tours
The beloved taco is without a doubt one of the tastiest and least expensive foods around, and Cancun Food Tour’s Colors of Mexico Taco Tour lets you try five of Cancun’s best tacos. You will enjoy Mexico city inspired tacos, Yucatan cochinita pibil (pulled pork) tacos, Tacos al Pastor and mixed Surtido tacos in addition to great toppings like guacamole, rice and beans. To cool you off, four complimentary beers are included in your tour, and you get to choose from a variety of 15 of the best local beers. Churros are the perfect and quintensial Mexican dessert that no one can resist with their sweet and sugary cinnamon flavor.
Cancun food tours are a great way to both enjoy your vacation, and make sure you try the best local food around. Are you getting hungry?