Viator Rating : 5 (236 reviews)
Puerto Vallarta
Savor Puerto Vallarta: Private Market Tour & Cooking Class with a Local Chef
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Overview
Discover Puerto Vallarta's culinary scene with Manu! This private experience offers a market tour and hands-on cooking class. Learn to create modern Mexican dishes in Manu's home kitchen. Enjoy a personalized and immersive cultural and gastronomic adventure. A unique and unforgettable cooking experience. 
Highlights
Authentic Local Market Tour: Explore Puerto Vallarta's vibrant local market with Chef Manu, discovering unique ingredients and vendors.
Hands-On Cooking Class: Learn to prepare traditional Mexican dishes with a modern twist in a private, personalized cooking session.
Personalized Culinary Experience: Enjoy an intimate cooking class in Manu's home, offering a unique glimpse into local life and cuisine.
Expert Culinary Guidance: Benefit from Chef Manu's professional training and passion for creating innovative Mexican dishes.
Sentiment Analysis
Personalized attention from Chef Manu
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Authentic cultural immersion
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Delicious, modern Mexican cuisine
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Hands-on cooking experience
Location might be difficult to find for some
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Class held in a small, typical home
Review Summary
People find this Private Market Tour & Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta with Manu to be an enriching and intimate culinary experience, highlighting Manu's professionalism and ability to blend traditional Mexican dishes with modern twists. Most reviewers appreciate the personalized market visit, the quality of the cooking instruction, and the opportunity to enjoy the meal in a local home setting. Positives frequently mentioned include the chef's friendliness, the fresh ingredients, and the thoughtful accommodation of dietary preferences. On the downside, a few travelers noted that the class is not wheelchair accessible and highlighted the requirement of a minimum two-adult booking as a potential limitation for solo travelers or small groups.
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