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CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Culinary Arts & Culture in Merida
Simmer and stone-grind traditional ingredients in Mérida, where Mayan, Spanish, Caribbean, and Mexican flavors come together in every dish. Set on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, Mérida is a colorful, historic city known for its vibrant food markets, beautiful colonial streets, and deep connection to Mayan culture. It’s the perfect place to explore new cooking skills while soaking up sunshine, histor...
Simmer and stone-grind traditional ingredients in Mérida, where Mayan, Spanish, Caribbean, and Mexican flavors come together in every dish. Set on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, Mérida is a colorful, historic city known for its vibrant food markets, beautiful colonial streets, and deep connection to Mayan culture. It’s the perfect place to explore new cooking skills while soaking up sunshine, history, and incredible flavors. Step into the kitchen alongside new friends making fresh tortillas by hand, seasoning sizzling meats with tangy citrus and spices, and building the perfect taco. Cooking classes will have you mastering traditional recipes representative of the world-famous Mexican Gastronomy. Weekly culinary challenges add a fiery vibe of friendly competition. By the end of summer, you’...
Program Highlights
Team up with friends for a fastpaced scavenger hunt through Mérida’s colorful streets and plazas.
Dance to salsa, cumbia, and more in a Latin rhythms class that will get you moving.
Swim in the Yucatán’s famous cenotes—crystalclear natural pools once considered sacred by the Maya.
Indulge your sweet tooth at the Chocolate Museum in Uxmal and learn about cacao’s ancient role in Mayan culture.
Explore Hacienda Yaxcopoil, a historic estate that captures the elegance and history of colonial Yucatán.
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Quick Details
- Merida, Mexico
- 2-4 Weeks
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
- American
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Locations
- Merida, Mexico
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Travel Insurance
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Simmer and stone-grind traditional ingredients in Mérida, where Mayan, Spanish, Caribbean, and Mexican flavors come together in every dish. Set on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, Mérida is a colorful, historic city known for its vibrant food markets, beautiful colonial streets, and deep connection to Mayan culture. It’s the perfect place to explore new cooking skills while soaking up sunshine, history, and incredible flavors. Step into the kitchen alongside new friends making fresh tortillas by hand, seasoning sizzling meats with tangy citrus and spices, and building the perfect taco. Cooking classes will have you mastering traditional recipes representative of the world-famous Mexican Gastronomy. Weekly culinary challenges add a fiery vibe of friendly competition. By the end of summer, you’...
CIEE High School Abroad
CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Simmer and stone-grind traditional ingredients in Mérida, where Mayan, Spanish, Caribbean, and Mexican flavors come together in every dish. Set on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, Mérida is a colorful, historic city known for its vibrant food markets, beautiful colonial streets, and deep connection to Mayan culture. It’s the perfect place to explore new cooking skills while soaking up sunshine, history, and incredible flavors. Step into the kitchen alongside new friends making fresh tortillas by hand, seasoning sizzling meats with tangy citrus and spices, and building the perfect taco. Cooking classes will have you mastering traditional recipes representative of the world-famous Mexican Gastronomy. Weekly culinary challenges add a fiery vibe of friendly competition. By the end of summer, you’...
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