Mexico City Market Secrets & Salsa Making Lesson
Overview
Get a glimpse of local daily life as you walk the streets of Mexico City with your friendly, local guide. Shop for groceries in two off-the-beaten-path street markets, ride public transit and savour traditional street foods like tacos and tamales. Along the way, learn about the history, culture and politics of this great city and discover how Mexico’s rich culinary traditions—shaped by indigenous ingredients, regional flavours and generations of family cooking—continue to influence the vibrant foods you taste throughout the tour.
Highlights
- Shop for everything from local produce to love potions at two different street markets that are far off the tourist trail
- Learn about the country’s political history and how it has shaped modern-day Mexico
- Savour iconic Mexican street foods like tacos, tamales and huaraches, and learn how to make your own salsa from scratch
- Visit with a local family and learn about their daily life in Mexico City
- Experience Mexico City like a local by navigating public transit with the help of your guide
Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Two Market Visits
- Public transportation (Metro Tickets)
- Food tastings at the market (Tamale, Taco, Local fruits)
- Coffee or Atole
- Learn how authentic Mexican salsa is prepared
Excluded
- Additional food beyond included samples
- Tips/gratuities for the guide
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More information
For Mexico City residents, markets offer a one-stop-shop for groceries, flowers, household items, prepared foods, and even clothing. Being such an important part of daily life, some markets have also become a showcase of politics and culture.
Your first stop on your Mexico City tour is a relatively unknown market that boasts a large art collection depicting the political movement from the first half of the 1900s. Your guide will explain the importance of the murals and bridge the gap between the political movement of that period with what is going on in today’s Mexico.
To reach our second market you’ll travel the city just like the locals do, by riding the public metro. This market boasts an unmatched selection of flowers – you’ll be mesmerised by the variety and by the vendors, who will be all too happy to help you match the perfect bouquet to your eye colour. You’ll also find fruits, herbs, meat, fish, pinatas, and more, all for sale among the various stalls – no matter what you’re shopping for, you’re in the right place. And that could even include romance! If you’re looking for love, you might even find a love potion available amid all the goods!
Along the way, you’ll also get to sample some classic Mexican street foods, such as tacos and tamales, along with a coffee or atole – a traditional warm drink made from masa. As you explore, your guide will introduce you to the rich traditions behind Mexican cuisine, from the importance of indigenous ingredients like corn and chilies to the regional flavours that shape everyday dishes across the country. You’ll also learn about the art of salsa-making — from the fresh vegetables and chilies traditionally used, to the tools involved, such as the molcajete (mortar and pestle). Your guide will explain how ingredients are washed, cut, grilled, and ground together to create Mexico’s most iconic condiment, giving you insight into each step of the process and the cultural importance of this everyday staple.
Additional Information: Please note that this tour covers about 6 km of walking and can be quite strenuous for travellers who are not used to walk. We recommend this tour for guests who have at least a medium level of fitness ability.