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Culinary Tours - Mexico

Detailed Itinerary

Day One A personal driver will meet your flight at the small, comfortable Leon Airport. The trip to San Miguel de Allende lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours through lovely, rugged countryside that is typical of Mexico's central highlands. After arrival, take time to settle into your luxury accommodations, relax, or begin to explore the marvels of San Miguel, a city so beautiful and historically important that it is protected by the Mexican government as a National Historic Landmark. At sunset we'll gather for a cocktail reception to get acquainted and discuss our plans for the week. Our first dinner will be at one of the oldest and most famous restaurants of San Miguel de Allende.
Day Two

After breakfast, we'll enjoy a guided walking tour of the city. San Miguel is known for the important role it played in gaining Mexico's independence from Spain. We'll visit exquisite colonial churches and a museum of local archaeological finds, see 400-year-old restored homes and get a feel for how San Miguel de Allende manages to be both a vibrant contemporary Mexican city and a true colonial gem.

After the tour, we'll head to the local market where we will peruse stalls piled high with tropical fruits, fresh vegetables, chiles, herbs and flowers. We'll select ingredients and use them for preparing our comida. We will look at some of the essential ingredients, equipment and basic techniques used in the Mexican kitchen.  Free evening.
Day Three We'll spend the morning shopping at the ceramic factories of Dolores Hidalgo, see a demonstration of how Mexico's famed talavera pottery is made and hand-painted, before returning to San Miguel de Allende for a class on the art of making Chiles Rellenos by preparing traditional cheese-stuffed Poblano peppers, as well as Chiles en Nogada and Ancho chiles stuffed with refried beans.  Free evening
Day Four Day trip to Balenario Escondido hot springs to enjoy thermal baths in the healing waters and a picnic lunch in the beautiful gardens. In the evening we depart for Casa de la Cuesta B&B, which is known for its collection of Mexican folkart, crafts and antiques.  We enjoy a tour of the B&B and gallery, and view a spectacular sunset overlooking the city while enjoying ‘bebidas y botanas’ (cocktails and appetizers).
Day Five Artesan tour in San Miguel de Allende followed by an afternoon cooking class on Moles.  We will learn how to make the traditional black mole, as well as green mole, and then incorporate them into a fabulous meal.
Day Six You have a free morning to explore the many treasures of San Miguel de Allende. In the afternoon we convene for a cooking class to prepare our farewell dinner.

Day Seven

After breakfast, your morning is free. A driver will be at your disposal for the return trip to the Leon airport.

 



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