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Authentic Red Mole Cooking Experience Near Puerto Escondido

3 Reviews 3.67 out of 5 stars Based on 3 reviews collected by Key West Private Charters and TripAdvisor | Puerto Escondido, Mexico
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4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Spanish
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Overview

Unlike a typical cooking class, this experience takes place in a rural Chatino community where guests learn family recipes passed down through generations. Participants prepare Oaxacan red mole, handmade tortillas, and tamales using traditional techniques, then share the meal with local hosts while discovering the culture, traditions, and daily life of Oaxaca's coastal communities.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

    Meeting and Pickup

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    Those interested should send me an email with the details of their location in hotels or houses to facilitate our meeting.

    What To Expect

    Step into the heart of Oaxacan culinary tradition and learn how to prepare one of Mexico's most iconic dishes: Red Mole Oaxaqueño.

    Your experience begins in the community of San Jose Manialtepec, where your local hosts will introduce you to the ingredients, history, and cultural significance of mole in Oaxacan cuisine. You will learn about the different chilies, spices, seeds, chocolate, and traditional techniques used to create this complex and flavorful willow.

    Together, we will roast, grind, mix, and cook the ingredients from scratch using traditional methods passed down through generations. As the mole simmers, you will also help prepare tamales that will be served with the finished mole.

    Once the meal is ready, everyone gathers around the table to enjoy the food they have prepared, accompanied by a tasting of traditional mezcal and stories about local customs and daily life in the community.

    This is more than a cooking class—it's an authentic cultural immersion that connects visitors with the flavors, traditions, and hospitality of rural Oaxaca.

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Authentic Red Mole Cooking Experience Near Puerto Escondido?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-116123P2

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    • Bottled water
    • Air-conditioned vehicle

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available

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