What is the meeting point for the tour?

Meeting point varies; confirm the exact meeting location with Vallarta Food Tours when you book, as specifics can change.

Is transportation included?

Transport arrangements are typically part of the tour logistics—confirm pickup and drop-off details at booking.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?

Yes—notify the operator in advance so instructors can prepare suitable substitutions and accommodate allergies.

What is the minimum age to join?

Minimum age is 13 years old for this experience.

Is the class accessible?

The experience lists accessibility as available; contact the operator with specific needs to confirm accommodations.

What is the cancellation policy?

There is a 48-hour cancellation policy—confirm any refund or rescheduling details at the time of booking.

Hacienda Cooking and Tequila Workshop in the Sierra Madre with Vallarta Food Tours

Cooking Class with Vallarta Food Tours offers a five-hour culinary immersion at a private hacienda in the Sierra Madre Mountains just outside Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. Begin in a local market learning to choose produce and regional spices, then travel up into foothills to an outdoor kitchen where sunlit courtyards and garden beds frame the views. Instructors—local culinary experts—guide a small group through hands-on recipes: enchiladas, sopes, tacos and bright, traditional salsas made from chilies and fresh herbs. The program pairs technique with storytelling, so every ingredient arrives with context. The hacienda setting is a key draw: traditional Mexican architecture, terracotta tile and wide, planted patios create a relaxed cooking laboratory amid native flora. Look for agave plants around the property—both decorative and the source material for the premium tequilas presented during the guided tasting. The workshop includes a cocktail-making session that teaches classic Mexican mixology, and a premium tequila tasting that explains the differences between joven, reposado and añejo styles while demonstrating how agave terroir shapes flavor. This experience is ideal for travelers who want more than a single meal; it’s a cultural workshop that links market habits, regional produce and technique. The group size is intentionally small—about ten guests—so everyone gets hands-on time. The pace is approachable for beginners while still offering tips that will improve home-cooking for seasoned cooks. Accessibility accommodations are available and bilingual guides (English and Spanish) keep the instruction inclusive. Practical details to plan around: the full itinerary runs roughly 5.5 hours and includes market time, travel to the hacienda, a welcome cocktail, the cooking session, a shared lunch of the dishes you prepare, mixology, and a guided premium tequila tasting. The minimum age is 13; price listed is $99 and there is a 48-hour cancellation policy. Transportation to and from Puerto Vallarta is typically arranged as part of the tour logistics—confirm the meeting point when booking as specifics vary. Why book it? The combination of high-elevation mountain air, hands-on technique and expert-led spirit tasting makes this more than a class; it’s an introduction to the culinary rhythms of the region. For food-focused travelers, it’s an efficient way to learn authentic recipes, taste local agave spirits, and leave with both new skills and a deeper sense of place in the Sierra Madre foothills outside Puerto Vallarta. Booking is straightforward through Vallarta Food Tours; confirm availability for your travel dates and note the 48‑hour cancellation window. Wear comfortable shoes for market walking and light layers for variable mountain temperatures. The class is accessible and family-friendly for teens aged thirteen and up. Expect a relaxed pace with plenty of sampling and informal instruction—perfect for travelers who want hands-on learning, local context, and a delicious recipe repertoire.

About Vallarta Food Tours - Internal

Vallarta Food Tours - Internal is a Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco–based culinary tour operator that showcases the region’s flavors through a broad collection of guided tasting experiences. The operator presents 21 distinct tours and experiences across Old Town Puerto Vallarta and nearby towns, including Bucerías, Sayulita, Pitillal, and downtown neighborhoods such as Versalles.

Offerings include short walking tastings and longer curated excursions: Vegan Vallarta Food Tour (three hours, six stops); Seafood Lovers Tour (three hours in Old Town); Vallarta By Road (4.5 hours with eight stops aboard an air‑conditioned Mercedes Sprinter); E‑Bike Taco Tour (3.5 hours with seven samples); and The Street — Evening Taco Adventure (three hours, eight dishes). Specialty experiences feature agave and spirit education — Agave Spirits Experience, El Tequilero, El Mezcalier — brewery-focused itineraries with multiple tastings, and the Ultimate Overnight Trip to Tequila.

Tours combine local dishes (tacos, ceviche, pozole, churros, grilled seafood), craft beer tastings, and agave spirit samplings with on‑route cultural context provided by local guides. Select tastings occur in private tasting rooms for focused agave education, while other tours visit family‑run restaurants, street stalls, and craft breweries.

Durations vary from about two hours for intimate tastings to four and a half hours for more expansive tours. Meeting points are centered in Puerto Vallarta with options to visit neighboring towns on specific itineraries. Vallarta Food Tours - Internal focuses on authentic venues, regionally rooted menus, and guided interpretation of culinary traditions for travelers seeking curated food and drink experiences in Banderas Bay.