Cozumel Foodies, Colors and Flavors Excursion (C1662)
Take your taste buds on a unique tour in Cozumel! Authentic Mexican food, beverages, fresh market, colors and flavors of Cozumel Island.
Duration:
3 h
Activity Level:
Low
Minimum Age:
All Ages
Languages: ENGESP
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Meeting Point
Included
Notes
Restrictions
FAQS
Cancellation
Cozumel Foodies, Colors and Flavors Excursion Description:
Unique culinary experience, taste many local Mexican and Cozumel dishes!
Air conditioned transportation!
Explore the local Cozumel fresh market!
Guided 3 hour local excursion of downtown area Cozumel!
Small groups only!
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Experience the real Cozumel like a local. Taste some incredible, freshly prepared food and beverages, see the fresh market and more. Get cooking tips, history, culture and background on the foods from your Cozumel chef.
Your meeting point is just a short distance from the cruise piers - it is a few minute walk from Punta Langosta pier and a few minute taxi ride from Puerta Maya or International pier. Your friendly English speaking guide will get you checked in and show you to the air-conditioned transportation. Group size is kept small and personal.
Please eat light before because you will be eating quite a lot during your culinary excursion. Throughout the day, your guide will be telling you the history, preparation and traditions about the food and drinks you will be having.
It is just a few minutes into town for your first stop. Handmade empanadas! These are a type of savory filled turnover. Typically meats, cheeses and vegetables are used. Please note that all foods and beverages are prepared with and using bottled water. Also, the foods are not typically spicy in the Yucatan. But at each stop, there will be an assortment of salsas that you can top your food with...watch out for the heat level of these!
Every Mayan is very familiar with your next food tasting - cochinita pibil. This is a type of slow roasted, chopped pork served on tortillas. A very unique assortment of spices and ingredients are used to create this dish. You will have a shopping opportunity at the end of the excursion if you want to purchase some of the items, chiles and spices you see today.
A walking tour of the fresh market is next. El Mercado sells a variety of fresh meats, seafoods, vegetables, fruits and other typical household items...tortilla press, hammocks, colorful plastic aprons and lots more. The guide will tell you about the items you pass along the aisles. Unlike most places in Mexico, the locals at the market are usually open to having there photos taken.
Your next stop is just a few blocks away at a neighborhood restaurant for a steaming bowl of Yucatan lime soup - sopa de lima. Beverages will be served at each stop
Fresh from the Caribbean sea...your next stop is a local seafood restaurant. You will be having either fried whole fish or fried shrimp tacos - depending on the day. This is a good chance to sit back, relax and enjoy your vacation.
The next stop on your Cozumel chef foodie excursion is a local bakery. You will have a freshly prepared pastry as dessert!
Your guide will then take you back to the meeting point at a local grocery where they will assist you in finding some of the spices, ingredients and chiles that you sampled today. You will head back to the ship when you are ready with a happy stomach and great memories of your day.
Meeting Point
Your meeting location for this Flavors and Local Island Colors cruise excursion in Cozumel is just a 5 minute taxi ride or 10 minute walk away from the Cozumel cruise piers. Details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.
From
Approximate Time
Puerta Maya Cruise Terminal
5 minutes by taxi
International Pier SSA
5 minutes by taxi
Punta Langosta Cruise Terminal
10 minutes walk
Cozumel Foodies, Colors and Flavors Excursion Includes
Walking tour of the local market - El Mercado
Variety of foods at 5 different stops - empanadas, cochinita pibil taco, sopa de lima, local fresh seafood and traditional pastry
Real Mexican Coca Cola, fresh beverage of the day (horchata, Jamaica, melon, etc)
Guided 3 hour local excursion of downtown area Cozumel
Cozumel Foodies, Colors and Flavors Excursion Notes
We suggest you bring sun protection, camera, bug spray, cash for additional purchases, tips, etc.
We recommend you wear comfortable shoes and clothing (there is a small amount of walking required).
Purified ice and bottled water is used in all food and beverage preparations.
Additional food and beverage items can be purchased at your own expense.
Not available on Sundays
Cozumel Foodies, Colors and Flavors Excursion Restrictions
There is some walking involved and guests will be getting in and out of a vehicle.
This may not be suitable for younger children due to "non-traditional" food - there are no food substitutions.
FAQS
Q. Will I be able to buy some of the local chilies, spices, etc. to take back with me?
Show Answer A. Yes! Your Cozumel cruise excursion guide will not only educate you about the local, traditional ingredients used in the dishes but also show you where you can buy them in packages approved for US Customs entry back into the states.
Q. What types of food will we eat?
Show Answer A. First, we strongly suggest you do not eat before coming on this tour because you will be eating ALOT! You will have a variety of traditional, local Yucatecan foods including savory empanadas, cochinta pibil (roasted pulled pork) tacos, sopa de limon (lime soup), either whole fried fish or shrimp tacos and a tasty dessert pastry (varies slightly daily). There are beverages included too.
Q. Do I need to take my passport with me on the Cozumel Foodies, Colors and Flavors Excursion to show with my Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket?
Show Answer A. No, it is not necessary to take along your passport or driver's license unless noted by your cruise line or listed in the Restrictions or Notes tab for the excursion. Your local operator has your booking noted. Please arrive with a printed copy of your eticket or digital copy if applicable.
For the Cozumel Foodies, Colors and Flavors Excursion, we issue full refund for your deposit or full payment to us if: Canceled by client prior to excursion date with a minimum of 48 hours prior notice by email to info@cozumelwatersports.com.
For cancellation reasons below, you must contact us via email within 14 days after your excursion:
Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
Your ship skips/misses the port.
Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.
Excursion Prices
Category
Price
Deposit
Balance
Adults (18 years and up):
$89.99
$89.99
$0.00
Teens (13 to 17 years):
$79.99
$79.99
$0.00
Children (6 to 12 years):
$34.99
$34.99
$0.00
Infants (5 years and under):
Free!
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This excursion is available to the following cruise lines:
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Tulsadivermom Tulsa, OK USA
Freddy is the BEST!
5 /
5 stars Visited on December 2014
118 helpful votes
Freddy picked us up at the port and took us everywhere we wanted to go. There were 6 in my family and he brought a large van with lots of room for our gear. My husband and I have been to the island many times but we wanted to show our kids everywhere we love to go. Freddy felt like part of our family. He was extremely helpful and was great to talk to about his family and the history of the island.
Next time we cruise to Cozumel, we will definitely call Freddy! Excursion: Cozumel Private Island Tour with Driver View more reviews Write a Review
Management Response: Hello Tulsadivermom,
Thank you for your review and comments of your Cozumel Private Island Excursion with Driver and Guide. We get many compliments about our drivers on this excursion including Freddy. It is a great way for small groups to see the island they way they want and have some flexibility. We look forward to seeing you again.
Regards,
Cozumel Water Sports Team
NoNickname
Mayan ruins ok, beach great!
4 /
5 stars Visited on July 2013
113 helpful votes
We did a Carnival shore excursion to Tulum Mayan Ruins a couple of years ago and decided to try the ones on Cozumel this time. San Gervasio was nice, but just ok compared to the ones at Tulum. They were smaller and more scattered. I guess it is a great way to see ruins during a short time in Cozumel. Mr. Sanchos was nice, very nice. We loved it and booked the driver for an extra hour. We enjoyed our time.Excursion: Private San Gervasio Mayan Ruins and Beach Club Excursion View more reviews Write a Review
Management Response: Hello Sleepys,
Yes, the San Gervasio ruins here in Cozumel are much smaller in size than many sites on the mainland. But I am sure you learned, they had an enormous place in the Mayan civilization. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at Mr. Sanchos! Having a private driver and guide really does make an excursion special.
Thank you,
Cozumel Water Sports Team
Management Response: Hello Benton Beach Boys. Thank you for your review of the Cozumel Mr. Sanchos Beach Water Park you booked through us. It sounds like you picked the perfect excursion for your day in Cozumel. We look forward to having you join us again for future cruise shore excursions.
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2013
NoNickname
glad we did it for the kids
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5 stars Visited on July 2013
106 helpful votes
My children were pushing me to do this tour. We ordered a couple of tours from Shore Excursioneer for our last cruise so we were able to save money with their multiple excursion discounts!! Saving money is always a good thing.
The submarine staff ran things very well and we were able to see quite abit of sea life. It was really interesting to learn why everything was such a strange color or rather lack of color underwater. It changed when they shone the light on the reef! We had a good time but there was one guest who got seasick so I recommend you take Dramamine before you go just in case.Excursion: Atlantis Submarine Adventure Excursion View more reviews Write a Review
Management Response: Hello Ray,
We really appreciate you taking the time to post your review and comments about the Atlantis Submarine Excursion here in Cozumel. It is an excursion that not only adults but as you said, children also enjoy. Your recommendation about Dramamine is a good one for those who are susceptible to seasickness.
Thank you,
Cozumel Water Sports Team
NoNickname
Hands down the best!
5 /
5 stars Visited on October 2013
98 helpful votes
I had wanted to try this tour since I saw it advertised on the Royal Caribbean tour page. I did some research and found it offered at a fraction of the price the ship listed it for (and it is the same outifit!!). It was so easy to find the meeting point and they were ready for us...no waiting around. The guides gave us a briefing - there were 8 of us doing the tour. They showed us the helmet and explained everything. Then we went to the edge of the water and one at a time stepped down the ladder. Just as we were about to go under they rested the helmet on our shoulders but held on to it. It is the pressure of the air coming into the helmet that keeps the water out of the helmet. When we were all below, we walked around on the bottom of the sea! Or rather bounced like on the moon. We saw alot of fish and got some great photos. I think this is not a good tour if you are claustrophobic though :)Excursion: Cozumel Sea Trek Blue Water Helmet Diving Excursion View more reviews Write a Review
Management Response: Hello Alice and Pete. Thank you for your review of the Cozumel Sea Trek Helmet Dive Excursion you booked through us. It sounds like you picked the perfect excursion for your day in Cozumel. We look forward to having you join us again for future cruise shore excursions.
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2013
Management Response: Hi Brian. Thank you very much for sharing your review and comments about your recent Cozumel Ultimate Island Jeep, Punta Sur and Snorkel Excursion. It sounds like you had a very good time. We hope that we can assist you again for future shore excursion needs.
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2013
Lisa US
Nice tour
5 /
5 stars Visited on September 2013
109 helpful votes
Jet skiing at Mr. Sanchos was great. I have never seen such pretty water. My boyfriend wanted to get one for half an hour and the price was the same for 1 or 2 of us. We also had the Mr. Sanchos All Inclusive that I had heard so much about. Nice tour!Excursion: Jet Ski at Mr. Sanchos Beach Club View more reviews Write a Review
Management Response: Hi Lisa. Thank you very much for sharing your review and comments about your recent Cozumel Jet Ski at Mr. Sanchos Beach Club. It sounds like you had a very good time. We hope that we can assist you again for future shore excursion needs. Your Shore Excursioneer Team
Management Response: Hi Bob and Jackie. Thank you very much for sharing your review and comments about your recent Cozumel Mr. Sanchos Beach ATV Excursion. It sounds like you had a very good time. We hope that we can assist you again for future shore excursion needs. Your Shore Excursioneer Team
Management Response: Hi Sherry. Thank you very much for sharing your review and comments about your recent Cozumel Stand Up Paddle Board Excursion at Mr. Sanchos Beach. It sounds like you had a very good time. We hope that we can assist you again for future shore excursion needs. Your Shore Excursioneer Team
Becky and Kia Hanna, Wyoming
Mucho Fun-o!
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5 stars Visited on September 2013
94 helpful votes
My friend and I have wanted to try this but there is no water where we are from. We loved it! It was kinda tricky getting your balance at the beginning but after a few minutes, it was much easier. We were paddling around and having a blast. The instructor was very patient. The big surprize was that after the SUP, we got to stay at Mr. Sanchos and use the facilities! We purchased a some beer and nachos and lounged by the pool. Fun day in Cozumel!Excursion: Cozumel Stand Up Paddle Board Lesson at Mr. Sanchos View more reviews Write a Review
Management Response: Hi Becky and Kia. Thank you very much for sharing your review and comments about your recent Cozumel Stand Up Paddle Board Introduction at Mr. Sanchos Beach Club. It sounds like you had a very good time. We hope that we can assist you again for future shore excursion needs. Your Shore Excursioneer Team
Management Response: Hello Freddy. Thank you for your review of the Cozumel Express 2 Reef Marine Park Snorkeling Excursion you booked through us. It sounds like you picked the perfect excursion for your day in Cozumel. We look forward to having you join us again for future cruise shore excursions. Your Shore Excursioneer Team
Management Response: Hi Babs. Thank you for posting your review of the Cozumel 2 Tank Marine Park SCUBA Diving Excursion. Our local Cozumel excursion operator is very eager to provide great excursion services and they seem to enjoy what they do. Please feel free to let us know if we can assist you for your next cruise shore excursions, it would be a pleasure. Your Shore Excursioneer Team
NoNickname
Beautiful day at the beach!
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5 stars Visited on January 2013
121 helpful votes
There were not very many people which was great. My younger child had more fun than my teenager. The food was good and the drinks were good too. I was a little nervous about catching a taxi back to the pier but there were several waiting when we were leaving. It was a relaxing day :)Excursion: Allegro Resort Cozumel Beach Day Pass View more reviews Write a Review
Management Response: Hello. Thank you for your review of the Cozumel Allegro Beach Resort All Inclusive Day Pass you booked through us. It sounds like you picked the perfect excursion for your day in Cozumel. We look forward to having you join us again for future cruise shore excursions. Your Shore Excursioneer Team
Management Response: Hello GabyM. Thank you for your review of the Cozumel Playa Mia Grand Beach Break Day Pass Excursion you booked through us. It sounds like you picked the perfect excursion for your day in Cozumel. We look forward to having you join us again for future cruise shore excursions. Your Shore Excursioneer Team
NoNickname
Mini Submarine review
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5 stars Visited on March 2013
109 helpful votes
6 of us booked the mini sub excursion and we were very happy that everybody was on the same trip. Rafael and Marcos made sure that we felt comfortable in the subs and they also had divers with us at all times so we could focus on having fun. The machines were easy to drive and it was nice to dive with the head staying dry. Next time we will have a camera with us!Excursion: Cozumel Mini Submarine Under Water Scooter Excursion View more reviews Write a Review
Management Response: Hi Kevin. Thank you very much for sharing your review and comments about your recent Cozumel Mini Submarine Underwater Scooter Excursion. It sounds like you had a very good time. We hope that we can assist you again for future shore excursion needs. Your Shore Excursioneer Team
SallysFam Boynton Beach, FL
Fun filled day at the beach!
5 /
5 stars Visited on January 2013
133 helpful votes
Mr. Sanchos Beach was was beautiful! This all inclusive package came highly recommended on cruise critic and tripadvisor and I must say we had a blast. We added jet skiing and para-sailing to our beach day and were able to safe money through the online discount. We definitely recommend Sanchos and will be back!Excursion: Mr. Sanchos All Inclusive Day Pass View more reviews Write a Review
Management Response: Hi SallysFam. Thank you very much for sharing your review and comments about your recent Mr. Sanchos Beach All Inclusive Day Pass Cozumel. It sounds like you had a very good time. We hope that we can assist you again for future shore excursion needs.Your Shore Excursioneer Team