If you enjoy local food and culture, this is the experience for you! Journey back to Cholula’s Prehispanic era in the company of an archaeologist and a chef for a one of a kind adventure that includes a tour and a complete Prehispanic meal.
The meeting spot is right in front of the Cholula train station. First, you will visit the archaeological site, including the museum and the ceremonial center with its structures and pyramids. You will be given an in depth explanation about Cholula’s ancient history, the structure and composition of the archaeological complex, and the way people lived in the Prehispanic era.
You will then take a 15 minute walk along the streets of one of Cholula’s oldest “barrios” (neighborhoods) where an urban art initiative has fused with a very old traditional lifestyle.
Then you will arrive at the home of a local chef where you will be served a seven course meal. You will be greeted with a refreshing Prehispanic beverage and snacks. You will learn about Prehispanic gastronomy and how ancient foods were made using traditional techniques and materials. After a demonstration from the chef you will have the unique opportunity to prepare one of the Prehispanic recipes included in the menu.
You will enjoy these ancient recipes made with natural, seasonal, and local ingredients while also learning about the history of each dish.
The tour includes tickets to the archaeological site and museum.
Duration: 3.5 hrs.
Meeting spot: Terminal del Tren Turistico Cholula located on the corner of Calle 6 Norte and Avenida Morelos in San Pedro Cholula. There is a small plaza called “Plaza La Estacion”, your guide will be waiting by the sign wearing a large camouflage hat. To see a map with the exact location click the link below.
For additional information concerning availability for children, group discounts, and important recommendations please check the description box below.
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CHILDREN: This experience is designed for people ages 13 and over. Younger children will not be accepted on this tour. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
If you are travelling with children under 13 and are interested in this tour you have the option to book as a private tour. Please check our Private Experiences section for more information.
GROUPS: If you are travelling in a group of 4 or more people you will automatically qualify for a discount. The discount will be applied to the total cost of your reservation.
IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS: This tour involves moderate activity and is not recommended for people with mobility issues or heart conditions.
It is recommended to use sunblock and wear a hat and closed comfortable shoes.
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This was the highlight of my trip to Cholula, and some of the most delicious food I ate on my trip! Carmen and Jaime have created an extremely well-crafted, thoughtful, enriching experience with lots of delight along the way. 100% recommend this experience!
The most unique experience! Who else can say they’ve eaten preHispanic food prepared by a world-class chef after a tour of pyramids with an archaeologist??? I felt lucky to have had the opportunity to spend an afternoon with Carmen and Jaime.
This was the best experience I’ve done – and I’ve done several. To be able to visit an archeological site with an archeologist was so informative. I learned things about the pyramids, the ancient people and how their city evolved. Then, the icing on the cake was a unique meal prepared by Jaime, a superb professional chef. He served the most delicious and beautifully presented foods created from the ancient grains and produce that were eaten during that time. Each bite had subtle flavors that were not only delicious, but you could taste each ingredient that went into creating it. He explained the what, how and why of each dish. I hate to sound like I’m over the top, but this was a magical experience.
This was awesome! Carmen was extremely knowledgeable about Cholula. The culinary experience was fantastic!!! I learned so much on this experience and really learned the beauty of Cholula.
This is a fabulous experience! The food is incredible and Carmen is a true expert in her field. We loved learning about the ancient civilizations that inhabited the area prior to the arrival of the Spanish, as well as trying ingredients native to the area. Would recommend for enthusiastic food lovers and intellectuals alike.
We couldn’t have been happier with our experience – the combination of archeological knowledge and the history of the area with the traditional pre-Hispanic food was above and beyond. Absolutely recommend doing this experience. We loved it.