“The cooking class our favorite excursion during or week stay in Puerto Vallarta. Chef Enrique first took us to the market and explained what he look for in ingredients and why he picks certain items. Then we got to the delicious part. Then he lead us on culinary adventure ending in Octopus Tacos. Chef Enrique had was very patient with us and gave great instruction. I was impressed and more importantly my girlfriend was impressed. Will definitely do again next time I am in Puerto Vallarta.”

“What an amazing tour. It was really intimate and informative. The whole service was incredible. The pick up shuttle from the airport was really simple and you get to see the Mexican community as you drive to the ranch. Upon arrival, the cocktails are delicious then the team take you on a tour of the ranch. Learn about the history of the ranch, see the agave plants then the cooking pits and finally learn about the distillation process. Taste a range of agave spirits with delicious pallet cleansing snacks and we would definitely recommend the upgrade to the local chocolates. They are cheap and really enhance the experience. Gifts and…”

“Super fun, informative, and great experience. Wonderful host, listened well, shared a nice amount of info while being fun and very hands-on!”

“Manu was awesome! The market experience was helpful and the meal was amazing! He tailored the experience to our taste and allowed us to try something new. Also, Max (the dog) was very fun to have around!”

“Our visit to Cacao Planet was more than a tour—it was a journey into the soul of chocolate. Guided by the passionate and knowledgeable Adrián, we explored the history of cacao from its sacred Mesoamerican roots to its modern-day artistry. We didn’t just observe—we participated. We cracked the beans ourselves, husked them by hand, and watched as they transformed through grinding and mixing into rich, velvety chocolate. Adrián walked us through each step with warmth and insight, making the process feel both ancient and alive. The tasting was a revelation. Their house-made chocolates, infused with local flavors, offered bold, earthy notes and delicate finishes. Each bite told a story of…”

“What a great experience! We got a taxi driver (never take a taxi, they're corrupt, always take an Uber!) Driver drove us to wards downtown, stopped, and told us the meeting location was "just around the corner. " he was lying! We walked and walked, and our experience was supposed to start. They called us to be sure we were coming- we told them we were lost, but couldn't find street signs to let them know where we were. They called us about 5 minutes later to check in, and were very concerned. They said they would wait for us. The next call from them, i had to tell them…”

“It was a throwback to PV of old. A trip into the hills on a narrow hairpin road. Our host Valeria was awesome and made the day even better. We made salsa to our taste, enchilada and cheese stuffed jalapeño peppers. DELICIOUS. This was followed by plantain and condensed milk. Really good!!! I would recommend this excursion.”

“We met st the fish market to learn about various fish. Then we went to Chef Manuel home for cooking lesson. Overall great experience and I feel like I can recreate the recipes at my home now too.”

“This experience was worth every peso! I would give it more than 5 stars if I could. It's so cool to get a chance to shop for ingredients, visit the tortilleria, and put it all together into a tasty mole poblano dish. Be prepared to be surprised about how much is involved in making the humble mole. But the hard work pays off. None of this would have been possible without Zoar's expert guidance. From how to select produce and chiles, to why they use a particular tortilleria... all the way through the many steps of making mole poblano. I'm sure everyone on the team is excellent, but I hope…”

“This was a unique activity that I would highly recommend for any foodie. It includes a trip to the market where the guide teaches you about how to pick the right produce, particularly interesting for the peppers you will use, then you go back to the choco museo to prepare and cook a chicken mole (vegetarian available). It was delicious! They send you home with some mole paste as well.”

“We learned so much about Mexican cooking from how to pivk fruits annd vegetable to how to make corn tortillas and mola sauce from sratch.”

“José “Pepe” García was an incredible host- very knowledgeable about the history of Puerto Vallarta, and very ingaging. As it was a smaller group, he was able to tailor our experience & had plenty of time for questions. I cannot recommend Pepe (and his company Vallarta Tours) highly enough!!”

“Mary was an absolute joy and she gave us so many helpful insights. We would highly recommend Mary to any person with a spiritual side. Can’t wait to meet with her again on our next trip to Puerto Vallarta!”

“We were welcomed by Tanya who was warm and very friendly! She allowed us to help her prepare three dishes which were very delicious. She was very accommodating to all our needs. We would definitely recommend her to other friends.”

“This was such a heartwarming and unforgettable experience! We often forget all the work behind every dish on our table, and spending a day on a traditional Mexican farm reminded me how fortunate we are. I loved milking the cow and Read more”