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Tulum · WORKSHOPS

4 Workshops in Tulum That Earn the Trip

4 reviewed

This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend flying into the Riviera Maya: the 4 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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