At a Glance
Taste, sample and savor the many flavors of central Mexico during this culinary adventure in Oaxaca and Puebla! Traditional Mexican cuisine was one of the first food traditions or cultures to be recognized by UNESCO on their list of the “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.” With experts from the Seasons of My Heart Cooking School, get hands-on instruction into creating and enjoying the cuisine that the region’s Spanish and indigenous cultures have influenced. Learn cooking secrets from local chefs, get instruction for making world-famous Mole Poblana and visit bustling marketplaces where the freshest ingredients are found. Throughout your learning adventure, you’ll also enjoy opportunities to immerse yourself in history during field trips to the archaeological site of the city of Mitla, the 2,000 year-old cypress tree El Arbol del Tule as well as the village of Teotitlan del Valle, known for its ancient textile traditions.