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Taste of Mexico 7 Night, 8 Day Cooking Vacation
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Hands-On Cooking Classes, Wine and Tequila Workshops with Fabulous Dining!
8 days | 7 nights
Pricing: $1,698 (For One Person, Double Occupancy)
Availability: Year-Round Based on Your Travel Dates
Package includes:
- 7 Nights, CasaMagna Marriott - King Ocean View – For One (Dbl Occ)
- Mexican Breakfast Buffet
- All Ground Transfers
- Tequila Making Introduction and Tasting
- Five-Course Chef’s Dinner
- Chef-Guided Chilario Tour and Hands-On Cooking Class with Lunch
- Dinner Under the Vallarta Stars
- Hands-On Dessert Class in the Pastry Kitchen
- Food & Wine Pairing Class with Chef’s Tasting Dinner
Taste of Mexico Cooking Vacation in Puerto Vallarta
For those searching for a tropical paradise with sun, surf and sand…and lots of cooking…this is definitely the vacation for you. From the moment you arrive, to your last evening in this Pacific treasure, your Puerto Vallarta culinary vacation is filled with hands-on cooking and pastry classes, tequila workshop, mixology workshop and gourmet dining designed to please a diversity of culinary tastes. While you will naturally have ample time to explore the city and its beaches, the focus of this epicurean excursion is full immersive cooking in true Mexican style. The resorts executive chef, pastry chef, culinary team and sommelier provide hands-on instruction, allowing you a unique opportunity to learn about this fascinating cuisine from the masters. The recipes presented during your week in paradise are representative of savory dishes and sweet desserts found in homes and restaurants throughout Mexico. The Poblano isn’t the only thing that will be stuffed at the conclusion of this cooking vacation!
CasaMagna Marriott - King Ocean View – For One (Dbl Occ) mapmore lodging info
Nestled between the Sierra Madre Mountains and Banderas Bay, the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa proudly holds a spot as one of the World's 100 Best Hotels according to Condé Nast Traveler. This 4 Diamond luxury Puerto Vallarta resort features newly decorated guestrooms with luxurious bedding, contemporary bathrooms, new decor with Mexican-inspired colors and patterns, and four world-class restaurants. The CasaMagna Resort in Puerto Vallarta features Ohtli Spa, the most spacious and luxurious full service resort spa in Puerto Vallarta. The resort's sandy beach offers lounge chairs, umbrellas, sunshine and the perfect setting for a memorable destination vacation.
Mexican Breakfast Buffet
La Estancia cuisine is a whole new experience when it comes to Mexican cuisine. Upon entering the restaurant, you discover its warm colors and aromas, all designed to put you in the mood to relish the flavors of this region. Experience the Mexican culinary art in the act with their real-time breakfast buffet; enjoy your meal from the beginning as you witness the chefs creating a culinary work of art to please your senses.
All Ground Transfers
Although the resort is not far from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, it is a world apart. Your package includes transportation to and from the airport, along with any excursions required to accommodate activities represented in your culinary vacation. You will fly into Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) where you will be greeted by your driver and taken directly to the resort. Airfare is not included in your package, but you will find that most North American airport hubs provide conveniently scheduled service in and out of Puerto Vallarta.
Tequila Making Introduction and Tasting
The actual city of Tequila is not far from Puerto Vallarta, and they take the art of tequila making and tequila tasting very seriously here. There are many different types of “pure tequila,” which is made from 100% agave plant. The richest of these have an unmistakable smoky flavor, and taste very different from anything you’ve ever sipped before. Tequila produced using traditional, hands-on techniques is passed down through the generations, and your host will walk you through each step of this tried and true process. And yes…there are tastings…and a bottle for you to take home! CasaMagna Marriott is proud to be one of the only resorts in the world with its own brand of tequila, and grows its own blue agave on property.
Five-Course Chef’s Dinner
What foodie adventure would be complete without throwing caution to the wind, and allowing the Chef to create a menu unique in flavors, textures and aromas highlighting the season’s freshest ingredients? Award-winning Executive Chef Fred Ruiz has acquired a creative attitude that has led him to explore the fusion of global and Mexican cuisines. Chef Ruiz has cooked for American Presidents (such as Nixon, Ford and Reagan) and entertainers (such as Frank Sinatra), and now he cooks for you! While Chef’s menus change depending upon the season, you are sure to discover tantalizing flavors that will add to your culinary repertoire.
Chef-Guided Chilario Tour and Hands-On Cooking Class with Lunch
For much of the year, the CasaMagna’s own kitchen gardens and herb farm supply the restaurants with an ever changing harvest of both common and unusual produce. You will take a guided tour of the herb garden where Chef Ruiz will explain how indigenous ingredients are woven into the resort’s daily menu. Then it is off to the kitchen, with freshly cut herbs and produce in hand to learn professional techniques that can add an explosion of flavor to every recipe. Then join the Chef in the kitchen for a memorable luncheon that you helped prepare!
Dinner Under the Vallarta Stars
Experience innovative contemporary Mexican cuisine, ranging from fresh salads, fresh seafood and grill specialties that will awaken your senses. Dinner is served in Las Casitas Restaurant viewing the spectacular outlook of the Bay of Banderas. Sample Chef Fred Ruiz's signature Lobster Tacos or the Mahi Mahi covered in black bean sauce. A fusion of continental and traditional Mexican ingredients, method of preparation and the love and passion of the chefs will create an exquisite culinary experience that is full of flavors and aromas that are distinctive to Mexico and Las Casitas Restaurant. Your open-air, under the stars dining experience will include a three-course meal with one specialty cocktail, cerveza or glass of wine per person.
Hands-On Dessert Class in the Pastry Kitchen
The mouth-watering fragrance emanating from the resort’s kitchens are often the result of whisking, kneading, stretching and baking by the very talented pastry chefs. Success in pastry making depends on the mastery of specific techniques and a large dose of creativity, none of which is lacking at CasaMagna as you will soon discover. Watch as your instructor demystifies the art of making some of Mexico’s favorite baked goods, such as Pan Dulce, Conchas and even Bigotes (moustaches)…just to name a few. From treats that include Mexican spiced chocolate to a new twist on classic flan and fruity Empanaditas, nothing finishes off an authentic Mexican meal better than a delicious Mexican dessert.
Food & Wine Pairing Class with Chef’s Tasting Dinner
Do you panic when handed the wine list? Are you intimidated by the Sommelier? This evening your personal sommelier will introduce you to the art of pairing the perfect wine with any entrée or dessert. During this Chef’s Tasting dining adventure you will explore everything from deep cherry Cabernets and rich dark Shiraz to crisp Chardonnays and fruity Rieslings. What foodie adventure would be complete without throwing caution to the wind, and allowing the Chef to create a menu unique in flavors, textures and aromas highlighting the season’s freshest ingredients? Award-winning Executive Chef Fred Ruiz has acquired a creative attitude that has led him to explore the fusion of global and Mexican cuisines. Chef Ruiz has cooked for American Presidents (such as Nixon, Ford and Reagan) and entertainers (such as Frank Sinatra), and now he cooks for you! Enjoy innovative contemporary Mexican cuisine as you are guided along this spectacular epicurean journey designed to teach you the basics (weight, intensity, acidity, sweetness and tannin) for choosing the perfect wine to accompany any meal.