In Mexico there is a saying, “Love comes through the stomach.” The Mexican Caribbean charms its visitors with multiple food experiences, amid turquoise blue beaches, fine white sand, vast jungle, and endless natural landscapes among the area’s living Mayan culture and cosmopolitan vibe.

Cancun’s immense offering of hotels serve up many typical dishes of the region, like the multi-sensory culinary experience The Table at La Joya, which  integrates technology through an interactive regional dinner at a communal table in Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancún All Inclusive Spa Resort, where scenes of the history of Mexico are projected. A brand new fine dining favorite has been unveiled at Sensira Resort & Spa Riviera Maya; the resort’s contemporary signature restaurant, Galerie des Sens, surprises guests with an eight-course dinner that mixes a daily selection of fresh seasonal produce and molecular gastronomy, an unrivaled menu designed by the chef John Bertrand.

An ideal destination to experience the flavors of the sea, as well as traditional and avant-garde cuisine, is Puerto Morelos — here you will find México Lindo Cooking, which hosts various culinary activities, like a gastronomic tour where you can interact and cook with traditional cooks in the Melipona Bee Sanctuary.

Foodies love the island of Cozumel, as it boasts typical island dishes and fresh and innovative local cuisine. The 10 Experiences Tour is proof of this; through gastronomy, the company takes tastebuds on a tour of ten states of Mexico, along with an extraordinary audiovisual production.

In Maya Ka’an, the living Mayan culture and the hospitality of the communities that live here blend in with the unexpected beauty of its natural scenarios, providing distinct culinary experiences. In the community of Chumpón, Pitahí is a group of Mayan women specializing in  handmade jams with fruits of the region, visiting these entrepreneurs helps visitors make real connections with the people of the community, and learn not only about the Mayan culture, but the processes that these women have to follow. Through Mayan Kajtaj, visitors can live the experience of making their own food and learn to prepare authentic dishes of Mayan gastronomy. Guests can tour the sustainable gardens of the community alongside the growers themselves to taste and harvest a meal directly from the plants.

Throughout the 12 destinations of the Mexican Caribbean, visitors can discover the gastronomic charm and the unique culinary experiences that each one has to offer, from classic Mexican dishes to the most exquisite international cuisine and unique regional flavors.

We encourage you to follow your country’s recommendations to have a safe vacation when planning your next trip to the Mexican Caribbean. For more information about traveling to the Mexican Caribbean, please visit: ​Traveling Safely to the Mexican Caribbean and https://www.mexicancaribbean.travel