No. 001 Discover the history of Yucatan flavours at the Museum of Yucatecan Gastronomy

The Museum of Yucatecan Gastronomy (MUGY) showcases a fragment of the history of the Mayan people through the flavours and smells of the famous Yucatecan cuisine. You can enjoy authentic food and delicious desserts from the region, accompanied by drinks with ancestral touches, it is an experience that you cannot miss. To get to know MUGY, there is a historical explanation of the origin of the dishes, showing utensils and seeds from the region; with the representation of a small Mayan Village where every day the unearthed mestizo dishes are made. Witness ancestral techniques and traditions.

Details of interest

Includes: Food, drinks, and a guide.
Recommendations for tourists: In the event of bringing pets, make a reservation in advance.
Payment methods: Cash and bank cards.
Minimum / maximum cap: 1 person / 100 people.
Recommended for: Families, couples, and disabled.
Contact: Facebook, Instagram, TripAdvisor, Sitio web.
Email: contacto@mugy.com.mx

Poc Chuc is a typical dish of Yucatecan cuisine, especially from the Magical Town of Mani, although it is consumed in all regions of Yucatan since its main ingredients are pork marinated with bitter orange juice. It’s name comes from the Mayan words "pook" which means "toast" or "roast" and "chuuk" which means "charcoal"; translating to finally as roast over charcoal. This dish is accompanied with tomato sauce, roasted purple onion, habanero chilli sauce, sliced radish, cilantro, and handmade white or yellow corn tortillas. The elements that accompany this typical dish have made it an excellent example of culinary mestizaje between Mayan cuisine and European pork introduced during the conquest.

Details of interest

Includes: Portion of Poc Chuc.
Tourist recommendations: We recommend enjoying this dish in Mani and taking the opportunity to visit its ex-convent of San Miguel Arcángel.

In Yucatan, the chivita, a type of mollusk, plays an important role as a food source for the region due to its high protein value, pleasant taste, and easy availability; this type of fishing is categorized as artisanal fishing. It's easy preparation is nothing more than a fusion of rich and fresh flavours that combine ingredients such as lime, cilantro, white and purple onion, habanero chilli, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, resulting in this delicious ceviche. Chivita meat has a higher protein content than red and white meats, and unlike these, the amount of fat is lower.

Inside the Motul 20 de Noviembre market, located on the south side of the Municipal Palace, you will find the most famous Motul-style egg stall: Doña Evelia's. Diners say that there is no other seasoning like Doña Evelia Arce's, and the dish has become famous worldwide, making this traditional cook a gastronomic reference in Yucatan. What sets this cook apart is her highly attentive approach to all the ingredients used in the preparation of her dish, which consists of fried eggs, beans, peas, and tomato sauce with habanero.

Details of interest

Includes: Motul-style eggs and a drink.
Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Duration of the experience: 1 hour.
Minimum/maximum cap: 1 person/150 people.
Payment methods: Cash.
Recommended for: Families and couples.
Contact: Facebook, Instagram

Fish Kibis arrived in Yucatan thanks to Lebanese migrants who offered them to Yucatecans with the aim of integrating into society. Over time, they adapted and merged with other elements; initially, they were filled with ground beef, but a few years ago the version with fish filling emerged, which can be made with grouper fillet, picuda, corvina, among others.

The fish kibi is a kind of wheat ball with fish filling, which is fried until it forms a crust on the outer layer and is accompanied by cabbage and habanero chili. You can find this version of kibi in some restaurants or with street vendors along the Yucatan coast.

Lomitos from Valladolid is a dish that has a symbolic value in this beautiful region. It is prepared with traditional Yucatecan gastronomy ingredients, which are cubed pork loin, dried tree chilli peppers, tomatoes, and Yucatecan oregano. It can be enjoyed in a taco presentation, and in pibi hua.

Tasting freshly made chocolate is a unique experience in Yucatan. As a cultural reference and importance in ancient times, this beverage was reserved only for rulers and Mayan priests due to its flavour and stimulating value. Nowadays, you can learn about cocoa seeds, the roasting process, hand grinding with ingredients such as cinnamon, making chocolate tablets and finally tasting your own artisanal chocolate, sweetened with cane sugar, brown sugar or honey. You will also find dark and semi-dark chocolate for sale in a space known as the Maya House, run by an expert artisan chocolatier.

Details of interest:

Includes: Preparation and tasting of chocolate beverage.
Duration of the experience: 1 hour.
Tourist recommendations: Reserve in advance.
Minimum/Maximum cap: 1 person / 10 people.
Payment methods: Cash.
Recommended for: Families and couples.
Contact: Facebook, Instagram.
Email: daliia.yam.acosta@gmail.com

Craft beer in Yucatan is an alcoholic beverage that complements the gastronomic offer of the region. The breweries Patito and Ceiba are proud pioneers, allowing them to position themselves at the height of Yucatecan cuisine. If you want to enjoy good beer or want to start learning about it, the best way is through a craft beer tasting, in which beer styles and their pairing with traditional food are explained. You can enjoy these experiences at "Hermana República" for a beer pairing dinner with Patito beer and at "Kapok" to taste Ceiba beer, both as authentic Yucatecan craft beers.

Details of interest about Kapok:

Price: $105 MXN per person.
Includes: Tasting of various beer styles, explanation by the guide-bartender, use of facilities.
Duration of the experience: 3 hours.
Minimum / maximum cap: 1 person / 10 people.
Payment methods: Cash and bank cards.
Recommended for: Families and couples.
Contact: Facebook, Instagram, Tripadvisor
Tel: 999 154 2023

Details of interest about Hermana República:

Price: $1,000 MXN per person.
Includes: Tasting of various beer styles, dinner, explanation by the guide-bartender, use of facilities.
Recommendation for tourists: Book in advance.
Duration of the experience: 3 hours.
Minimum / maximum cap: 1 person / 10 people.
Payment methods: Cash and bank cards.
Recommended for: Families and couples.
Contact: Facebook, Instagram, Tripadvisor, Sitio web.
Tel: 999 405 1117

As with all good gastronomy, Yucatan doesn't fall behind, and together with its local people, specifically "Subterra Helados", they have prepared the Relleno Negro (black filling) ice cream. For the creation of their ice creams, they always use natural base, cream, milk, and the main ingredient; no preservatives. Don't miss the chance to try it whenever you can.

Details of interest:

Includes: Ice cream and use of facilities.
Duration of the experience: 1 hour.
Minimum / maximum cap: 1 person / 10 people.
Payment methods: Cash.
Recommended for: Families and couples
Contact: Facebook, Instagram.
Email: subterra.tizimin3@gmail.com

The Sisal margarita is made by blending ice, juices from a bitter orange, and henequen liquor. It is served in a glass or crystal cup with a salt or pikin chilli rim and a slice of bitter orange on the rim. This is a very refreshing drink that pairs perfectly with Yucatecan food or snacks.

Details of interest:

Includes: Beverage with henequen liquor.
Tourist recommendations: Book in advance.
Experience duration: 1 hour.
Minimum / maximum cap: 1 person / 100 people.
Payment methods: Cash, cards, and bank transfers.
Recommended for: Families and couples.
Contact: Facebook, Instagram, Sitio web, TripAdvisor.
Email: ventas@haciendaviva.com

The longaniza of Valladolid is a typical sausage of Yucatecan gastronomy that can be found in different dishes of the region. Initially, it was made with deer meat, but it began to be prepared with pork up to the present day. Made by Yucatecan hands and smoked over charcoal, this longaniza is so delicious and versatile that it can be served in various ways. The most traditional way is to mix it with scrambled eggs, but it can also be enjoyed in tacos or eaten with a habanero sauce, purple onion, and strained black beans. Without a doubt, it is a must-try of Yucatecan cuisine.

The polcan is one of the authentic pre-Hispanic foods that persist to this day and is part of Yucatecan gastronomy. Its name comes from the Mayan word "pool", which means head, and "can", which means snake, hence the oval shape of the polcan.

Made with white corn dough, its filling is known as toksel and is mixed with white beans called ibes, ground pumpkin seed, epazote, cilantro, onion, and habanero chilli. Tradition dictates that a piece of stone, known as "tok", should be used in the final part of its cooking. This is the native ingredient to give it the best flavour.

Details of interest:

Includes: demo class for preparing snacks, 4-course menu, and dessert.
Duration of the experience: 3 hours.
Tourist recommendations: Reserve in advance.
Minimum/maximum capacity: 1 person / 20 people.
Payment methods: Cash and bank cards.
Contact: Facebook, Instagram.