Tortilla Workshop: Discover the Art of Native Mexican Corn

Duration: 1 Day

Location: Mexico

Group Of 10 People

R11000

Extra Guests Per Person

R1100

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Learn the art of tortilla-making and nixtamalization while exploring Mexico’s rich heritage of native corn.

  • Hands-On Tortilla Experience: Learn to make traditional tortillas from scratch.
  • Nixtamalization Process: Discover the ancestral process that transforms corn into masa.
  • Explore Native Mexican Corn: Learn about the diversity and importance of heirloom corn varieties.
  • Professional Guidance: Workshop led by Arca Tierra’s culinary team.

Bookings close 20 days before the session starts.

Photography is allowed at most tour locations.

This is a shuttled experience

Park and Ride facility available

Restrooms are available at most tour stops

Family friendly experience

Vegetarian and vegan options available upon request.

Dive into one of Mexico’s most treasured culinary traditions with the Tortilla Workshop, an immersive experience dedicated to the ancestral art of nixtamalization and tortilla-making. Guided by Arca Tierra’s chefs, guests will learn how to create handmade tortillas from scratch while exploring the rich cultural history of native Mexican corn.

Set in the beautiful surroundings of Chinampa del Sol, this workshop combines gastronomy, tradition, and sustainability in a truly authentic cultural experience.

What’s Included

Tortilla-Making Workshop

  • Hands-On Tortilla Experience: Learn to make traditional tortillas from scratch.
  • Nixtamalization Process: Discover the ancestral process that transforms corn into masa.
  • Explore Native Mexican Corn: Learn about the diversity and importance of heirloom corn varieties.
  • Professional Guidance: Workshop led by Arca Tierra’s culinary team.

Culinary & Cultural Experience

  • Menu prepared with ingredients sourced from the Arca Tierra network.
  • Guided trajinera tour through the canals of Xochimilco.
  • Guided visit to Chinampa del Sol.
  • Learn about regenerative agriculture and traditional food systems.

Tour Details

  • Duration: 4 hours and 30 minutes
  • Language: English tour

What’s Included in All Experiences

  • Paddle trajinera tour through Xochimilco’s canals
  • English-speaking host
  • Guided chinampa tour
  • Kitchen access
  • Roofed space
  • Fresh water and coffee
  • Tables, chairs, glassware, and crockery
  • Cleaning staff
  • Dry toilets
  • Children under 3 years old attend free of charge

Why Choose This Experience?

  • Learn one of Mexico’s oldest and most important culinary traditions.
  • Gain hands-on experience making authentic handmade tortillas.
  • Discover the cultural significance of native Mexican corn.
  • Enjoy an immersive culinary experience rooted in sustainability and heritage.

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