Authentic Food Walk in Mérida with Eating With Carmen
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels with moderate walking on city streets.
Overview
Taste Mérida’s authentic street foods with Eating With Carmen’s three-hour culinary walking tour through the city center. Sample dishes like gorditas, poc chuc, and tamales while uncovering the vibrant local culture.
Merida Local Experience
3 Hours l All Ages
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About This Adventure
Embark on a unique culinary adventure through Mérida’s city center with the "Real Immersive Food Experience." This three-hour walking tour takes you to hidden gems, savoring authentic dishes like gorditas, poc chuc, and tamales, all while learning about local culture from a knowledgeable guide. Perfect for food lovers seeking genuine flavors!
Real Immersive Food Experience
“Real Immersive Food Experience” - Tod L.
This is a unique culinary experience. If you like to experience the authentic, we advise you to join us on this gastronomic walking tour through Mérida’s city center.
Our tour starts meeting at Plaza Grande, one of the most iconic places in Mérida. From here we start our way by getting some traditional refreshing drinks and get our first dish of the day, gorditas. We continue to get some poc chuc and visiting one of the main food markets in town (really authentic and local place). We’ll have salbutes, tamales and also try some local fruit. We finish our way trying pastor and carnitas.
A unique and completely incomparable experience with a knowledgeable guide that accompanies you in this three-hour tour around Merida, typically away from common tourist hot-spots. If you have an adventurous spirit and want to taste the authentic flavors of Mexico and meet its people, this is the tour for you.
With small group tours of no more than ten departing from Monday through Saturday, you’ll receive a highly immersive, generous and friendly experience. Perfect for couples, groups of friends, and families – we even take private tours upon request!
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Duration
3 Hours
Included
- Guided tour with 8 stops in a 3-hour walking food tour tasting various Mexican specialties.
- Tour includes cochinita pibil, poc chuc, relleno negro, carnitas, pastor, tamal, aguas frescas, and more
- History of Merida and surroundings
- Visit to two food markets
Please Note
- Non-alcoholic
- Walking tour
- Transportation to/from meeting point not included
- Private tours are available. Please contact us for further information
- Menu subject to change depending on availability
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing & shoes
- Camera
- Sunscreen
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Adventure Tips
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour covers several blocks on foot, so be prepared for pavement and cobblestone streets.
Bring cash for local purchases
Some market vendors prefer cash; have small bills handy for snacks or souvenirs.
Stay hydrated
Mérida’s dry heat can be intense; carry a water bottle or purchase refreshing aguas frescas along the route.
Inform guide about dietary restrictions
Let the tour operator know ahead of time to accommodate any allergies or preferences.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Urban hummingbirds flitting between flowering trees
- Local iguanas basking on sunlit walls
History
Mérida was founded in 1542 atop the ruins of the Mayan city T'ho; its vibrant food culture is a fusion of indigenous Mayan and Spanish colonial influences.
Conservation
Eating With Carmen emphasizes sustainable tourism by supporting local vendors and culturally preserving Yucatán’s culinary heritage.
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Adventure Hotspots in Mérida
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Crucial for navigating streets, sidewalks, and occasional uneven surfaces.
Sunscreen
Protects skin from Mérida’s bright sun during outdoor portions of the tour.
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Water bottle
Staying hydrated is key in Mérida’s warmer months.
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Lightweight hat
Provides additional sun protection on sunny stretches.
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