Free tour
Let's eat PIB: the Day of the Dead tamale!
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Guru: Gabriel
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Registered on 9 October 2023
My name is Gabriel Pech, journalist by profession, history buff and guide for 4 years in the city of Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. I speak the Mayan language, and also English. For more than 10 years I have been promoting the use and customs of the Mayan culture in the state. It will be an honor to guide you in this beautiful colonial city called Mérida, a piece of paradise on the soil of Mexico. I am sure that you will enjoy this tour that aims to enrich and highlight the historical, cultural and recreational details of this beautiful city. On Sunday mornings we will visit the Lucas de Gálvez market to see the colorful fresh fruits of the region and the Sunday atmosphere.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
On this tour you will have the experience of cooking and eating the traditional dish for the Day of the Dead: PIB, a tamale that is cooked underground.
Before cooking this tamale, we'll go to the market to buy some ingredients and then cook this dish. This tamale is a flavor bomb: corn, lard, chiles, tomatoes, onions, pork and chicken, and local beans. It can also be vegetarian, so don't worry!
PIB: is a word of Mayan origin, which means “cooking underground” and is a deeply rooted method in Yucatan and especially in Mayan communities.
We will visit
The García Rejón Market
The Lucas de Gálvez Market
Eulogio Rosado Park
And our host's house to cook this dish.
This activity lasts about 4 hours and is the only low-budget cooking activity. Perfect for your budget!
Do you dare?
This tour costs $25 euros and includes the purchase of supplies, drinks such as horchata and hibiscus, and the PIB dish.
Book as soon as possible to live this experience.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Calle 60, Centro, Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico
I will be wearing a white hat and purple glasses.
1
Outside visit
Mercado Lucas De Galvéz
2
Outside visit
Bazar de Artesanías García Rejón
3
Outside visit
Parque Eulogio Rosado
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
