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11 Workshops in Tulum That Earn the Trip

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This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend flying into the Riviera Maya: the 11 workshops worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.

Private Kiteboarding Lesson in Tulum

Private Kiteboarding Lesson in Tulum - Setting Up the Kite, Lines, and the Safety Stuff That Saves You

1.Private Kiteboarding Lesson in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $270Our pick

Learn kitesurfing in Tulum with an IKO-certified private lesson. Wind theory, safety skills, and water starts in 3 hours.

“Mauricio and Roma are fun, friendly, personable, reasonable, and most importantly, excellent teachers. M was very adaptable to me wanting to work on kiting tricks, strapless, and winging, and was great w my partner who was a complete novice. He was professional when wind was not working and we needed to adjust schedule, and generally made it a great experience. 5 stars.”

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Tulum: Mexican Cooking Class in Local Home

Tulum: Mexican Cooking Class in Local Home - The 3-Hour Flow: From Ingredients to Your Finished Plate

2.Mexican Cooking Class in Local Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Learn salsa and tortillas from scratch in a jungle-home Tulum kitchen, finish with a guided mezcal tasting, and eat what you cook.

“We loved our cooking class with Lilly, she was so fun and welcoming it felt more like a dinner party with an old friend. The food was delicious and you could see her passion for mexican food and culture. Would recommend this to anybody visiting Tulum”

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Basic Surf Lessons in Tulum

Basic Surf Lessons in Tulum - What you’ll learn: paddling, timing, and left-right turning

3.Basic Surf Lessons in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $51Best value

Basic surf lessons at Ahau Tulum teach paddling, wave position, and turns with clean gear, English coaching, and extra practice time.

“What a great experience for my kids and I. We had no previous experience surfing before today. My two youngest has a bit of trouble with it by my 14 managed fine. I would definitely recommend this.”

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Mexican Cooking class experience in Tulum

Mexican Cooking class experience in Tulum - The 3.5-hour flow: salsas, seafood, tortillas, then your main

4.Mexican Cooking class experience in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140

Hands-on Mexican cooking in Tulum with fresh salsas, ceviche, tortillas, and your chosen main, plus margarita and tequila/mezcal tastings.

“The absolute BEST! The experience was out this world. The chef teaches with such passion and patience that is you have no experience in the kitchen, she will make you look like a chef! The margarita class and tequila tasting was great as well. Definitely would do again”

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Salsa Class,Mezcalita Workshop & Mexican Dinner

Salsa Class,Mezcalita Workshop & Mexican Dinner - Meeting at Luhme Tulum: Easy Start and a Clear Return

5.Salsa Class,Mezcalita Workshop & Mexican Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

A 4.5-hour Tulum night with a salsa class, hands-on mezcalita workshop, and Mexican dinner. Small group, English-led, vegan options.

“This experience was so memorable. We started the night with salsa dancing. Léo and José were so energetic and were full of good vibes. The mezcalita workshop was extremely enjoyable, and it was very tasty! The food was also delicious and they cater to any dietary restrictions. Bayati helped with videos/photos so we didn’t have to worry about taking our own! I would definitely recommend trying this experience if you are ever in Tulum!”

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Private Mayan Food Cooking Class, Cenote and Coba Ruins

Private Mayan Food Cooking Class, Cenote and Coba Ruins - Meeting in Tulum: The Early Start and the Private Advantage

6.Private Mayan Food Cooking Class, Cenote and Coba Ruins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Private Mayan cooking in Tres Reyes, a swim in an underground cenote, and bike-powered Coba ruins from Tulum.

“When I asked our travel agent, who has been to Mexico over 35 times, for an authentic and personalized experience…this tour was precisely that…and surpassed our expectation tenfold. Our tour guide, Josué was prompt with every communication prior to and throughout the tour. He is extremely knowledgeable about the local areas and many archaeological sites and history of Mexico and it’s people. He is a kind person along with Lucy and her family who opened up their home and city to host the cooking and tasty feasts that we all prepared. The BEST experience in Mexico, I highly recommend this tour. You will not be disappointed!”

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Group Kiteboarding Lesson in Tulum

Group Kiteboarding Lesson in Tulum - Into the Water: Body Drag Upwind and Power Strokes

7.Group Kiteboarding Lesson in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

3-hour small-group kitesurf lesson in Tulum with IKO-certified coaching. Learn wind theory, safety drills, waterstarts, and rides.

“We were two total beginners and had 4 sessions of kitesurf group lessons within a week, finally we were even partially able to ride upwind! It was a wonderful experience as Mauricio is such a highly competent teacher, a great motivator and an amazing person. He even took us to an outstanding kitesurf spot further north in El Cuyo to get perfect wind conditions.”

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Tulum: Hands-On Mexican Cooking Class

Tulum: Hands-On Mexican Cooking Class - What You’ll Cook: Tortillas, Ceviche, Tacos, and a Guacamole Start

8.Hands-On Mexican Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $103

Cook Mexican classics in Tulum Beach with expert chefs, fresh local ingredients, and a Mediterranean-Caribbean twist, then eat together.

“Cours de cuisine vraiment intéressant, avec entrée (guacamole), plat (ceviche) et des tacos ainsi qu’un drink. Nous étions juste nous 4 avec le chef José et son collègue Gabriel. Professionnalisme et gentillesses, je recommande fortement ce cours.”

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Salsa Classes Tulum and Bachata

Salsa Classes Tulum and Bachata - Inside the Lesson: Warm-Up, Basics, and “Star Steps”

9.Salsa Classes Tulum and Bachata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $99

Salsa and bachata class in Tulum with Steve. Choose salsa or bachata, learn basics and a few showy moves in about an hour for $99.

“Hele aardige mensen, we voelde ons erg op ons gemak bij ze. Ze pasten de les aan op ons niveau. We hebben erg genoten en kunnen aan de slag met de pasjes die zij ons aangeleerd hebben.”

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Ultimate Surf Lesson in Tulum 1hr

Ultimate Surf Lesson in Tulum 1hr - Meeting at Av. Boca Paila: Easy start, beach-day logistics

10.Ultimate Surf Lesson in Tulum 1hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

A 1-hour beginner-friendly surfing lesson in Tulum with safety-first coaching, small-group attention, and the right surfboard for your level.

“10/10 Experience was worth every dollar! I did this experience for my Birthday and I learned so much. Very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable instructors that broke things down into concepts you can easily grasp and apply. I surfed my first waves ever and fell in love with surfing. Definitely recommend!”

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Private Kitesurfing Lessons in Tulum with a Private Beach Access 3hrs

Private Kitesurfing Lessons in Tulum with a Private Beach Access 3hrs - What Your 3 Hours Actually Feel Like (No Guesswork on Progress)