Flavors of the season

Dive into the heart of Mexican cuisine as you learn to prepare some of the country’s most iconic holiday dishes. Along the way, you’ll take part in cultural and gastronomic workshops, visit specialty shops, and discover the traditions that shape Mexico’s festive season.

Flavors of the season

Live the flavors, colors, and stories of Mexican traditions.

Visita Puebla
Visita Puebla
Visita Puebla
Visita Puebla
Flavors of the season
Flavors of the season
Flavors of the season
Duration 12 days
Chile en nogada: September 6 – 18
Mole de caderas: November 8 – 20
Navidad traditions: November 29 – December 11

Week 1

Day 1. Welcome & Introduction

  • Institutional welcome and program overview
  • Socio-historical journey through Mexican cuisine
  • Introduction to pre-Hispanic and mestizo gastronomic roots
  • Guided visit to Mercado de San Pedro Cholula
  • Tasting of traditional antojitos poblanos

Day 2. Gastronomy in Modern and Contemporary Age

  • Conversation: Mexican customs and seasonal traditions
  • Introduction to featured holiday dishes (Mole de caderas, Pan de muerto, Rosca de Reyes)
  • Cultural tour of Puebla’s Historic Center
  • Talk on emblematic ingredients of Mexican Christmas cooking

Day 3. Culinary Heritage & Hands-On Holiday Flavors

  • UNESCO’s concept of heritage and its culinary dimension
  • Workshop: Christmas appetizers & traditional side dishes (chipotles rellenos, ayocotes, ensalada navideña)
  • Visit to a traditional candy workshop
  • Visit to the Talavera Reyna studio

Day 4. Atlixco- Magical Town

  • Visit to Atlixco: nurseries and the festive Villa Iluminada
  • Talk on cultural projects for heritage preservation (Pueblos Mágicos)
  • Workshop on creating handmade Christmas decorations (aguinaldos, poinsettias, and more)

Day 5.

  • Planning as an Alternative for Gastronomic Development in Mexico.
  • Panel Discussion on Mexican Christmas Traditions o Rosca de Reyes)
  • Hands-On Workshop on Preparing Pan de Muerto (Mole Poblano, Mole de Caderas, or Rosca de Reyes)

Day 6. Sustainability & Regional Cuisine

  • Sustainable regional development through gastronomy
  • Workshop: designing a sustainable culinary project
  • Hands-on workshop: preparation of one traditional festive dish (Pan de muerto, Mole Poblano, Mole de Caderas, or Rosca de Reyes)

Day 7. Free Day

  • Free day to explore or rest in Puebla
  • Optional visit: Museums or Parque Nacional Izta-Popo

Week 2

Day 1. Chignahuapan- Magical Town

  • Visit to Chignahuapan
  • Guided tour of a Christmas ornament (esferas) factory
  • Free afternoon for shopping and exploring
  • Overnight stay in Chignahuapan

Day 2. Highlights of Chignahuapan

  • Walking visit to the Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepción
  • Visit to the Chignahuapan Lagoon
  • Stop at an artisanal bakery
  • Free time for local shopping

Day 3. Traditional Christmas Entrées

  • Cooking workshop: Bacalao a la vizcaína, roast turkey, pork leg (pierna), and lomo mechado

Day 4. Holiday Desserts & Wildlife Experience

  • Workshop: traditional Christmas desserts
  • Christmas baking workshop: themed gingerbread cookies
  • Visit to Africam Safari

Day 5. Piñatas & Posada

  • Workshop: crafting traditional Christmas piñatas
  • Festive Christmas posada

Day 6. Rosca de Reyes & Nativity Exhibit

  • Workshop: baking a traditional Rosca de Reyes
  • Visit to the giant Nativity scene exhibition at Museo Amparo
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Experiences and activities

“Pueblo Mágico” of Chignahuapan

Chignahuapan is located in a valley in the beginning of the Sierra Norte of the State of Puebla, in this place you will be able to appreciate beautiful landscapes. During your visit you will be able to admire the largest Virgin in the world, housed in the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, you can also take a photo at the town kiosk, built in 1871. It is made of wood and, in addition to its Mudejar style, the fountain inside stands out.

“Pueblo Mágico” of Chignahuapan

“Pueblo Mágico” of Atlixco

This town shares its landscape with the Popocatepetl volcano, A walk through the Atlixco main square is a magnificent experience, since you can taste delicious ice cream or delicious dishes in one of the many restaurants located there, see its historic buildings such as the Nativity Parish and the Third Order Chapel, with its magnificent mortar decorations.

“Pueblo Mágico” of Atlixco

Street of candy

It is located in the heart of the Historic downtown of Puebla. It was there where the first candy store was founded by Victoria Ortiz, a young lady from Puebla, they named this store “The Great Fame” which had immediate success, this place still exists, belongs to the same founding family, and keep the name, quality of your products, and its reputation as the oldest “Sweet of candy” in Puebla.

Street of candy
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Get to know Puebla!

Take advantage of your free time to take the best pictures.

Puebla
April - May

Warm weather
Temperature between 26° y 30° c

July - September

Warm - rainy weather
Temperature between 23° y 26° c

October - November

Cool weather
Temperature between 19° y 23° c

Recommended places to visit in Puebla:

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  • Full access to courses, workshops, visits, and tours
  • Access to all tourist sites included in the itinerary
  • Admission to museums and recreational areas
  • Transportation to all scheduled locations
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  • Traveler’s insurance
  • Lodging
  • Meals (participants may choose their own options)
  • Flights to Mexico/Puebla or transfers to bus stations
  • Personal or unscheduled trips outside the university program
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México
It is a country with traditions everywhere and throughout history, the country's cultural wealth expanded even further. Without a doubt, Mexico is a country that is cauterized by its citizens, customs and traditions.

All of our experiences are completely customizable. You can adjust the duration and timing according to your tastes and preferences.

Contact an advisor and enjoy your experience.

RECOMMENDATIONS

For the walks

Comfortable clothes and comfortable shoes, a hat or cap hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

For workshops

Floats, swimming clothes, balls, camera, mobile phone.

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Investment


$1,000.00 USD

Check costs and package information

• Special discounts for groups
• Prices subject to change due to seasonality*
• Restrictions apply*