Seafood Cooking Class and Market Tour in Puerto Vallarta

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About this activity

Join Chef Julio Castillón, a professional chef and certified Mexican tour guide, for a unique seafood cooking experience in Puerto Vallarta. This experience combines a guided visit to the local Emiliano Zapata Market with a hands-on cooking class at Gaby’s Restaurant, a historic family-owned restaurant in downtown Vallarta. Guests learn authentic coastal recipes using fresh ingredients from the market while discovering the history, culture, and culinary traditions of Mexico. More than a cooking class, it is a cultural and gastronomic experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Gabys Mexican Cooking Classes By Chef Julio Castillon

Ages: Children (7–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic beverages: drinks and tips is not included

Itinerary

Join Chef Julio Castillón, a professional chef and certified Mexican tour guide, for a hands-on Seafood Lovers cooking experience in Puerto Vallarta. Begin at Gaby’s Restaurant in the Historic Downtown, then walk to the traditional Emiliano Zapata Market to discover fresh seafood, local ingredients, Mexican chiles and regional flavors while learning about Puerto Vallarta’s coastal cuisine. After selecting the ingredients, relax on an air-conditioned van ride back to Gaby’s Restaurant, where the cooking experience continues on our rooftop terrace overlooking the heart of Puerto Vallarta. Learn to prepare authentic Mexican seafood dishes such as Gaby’s Taco Gobernador, Puerto Vallarta-style ceviche tostadas, zarandeado fish, fresh salsas and other seafood specialties using traditional techniques. Chef Julio will guide you step by step while sharing stories about Mexican gastronomy, local ingredients and Puerto Vallarta’s culinary traditions. At the end of the class, sit down together and enjoy the delicious meal you prepared, followed by a traditional raicilla tasting, featuring one of Jalisco’s most distinctive agave spirits.

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Zona Romantica

Gaby’s Taco Gobernador — sautéed shrimp with melted cheese, peppers and onions, served on a warm tortilla. A delicious Pacific coast favorite. · Puerto Vallarta-Style Zarandeado Fish — Traditional grilled fish marinated with chiles, garlic and spices, cooked zarandeado-style and served with fresh salsa. · Puerto Vallarta-Style Ceviche Tostadas — Fresh fish ceviche with lime, tomato, onion, cilantro and avocado, served on crispy tostadas. A classic coastal dish from Puerto Vallarta. · Traditional Mexican Salsa Bar — Learn to prepare a variety of traditional Mexican salsas using fresh chiles, tomatoes and herbs, served with crispy tortillas and tacos. · Handmade Corn Tortillas — Learn how to make traditional handmade corn tortillas from fresh masa, a staple of Mexican cuisine and the perfect base for tacos

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Arrive at Gaby’s Restaurant, Mina 252, Downtown Puerto Vallarta, a few blocks from the Malecón and the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Your host, Chef Julio Castillón, will welcome you inside the restaurant. Please arrive 10 minutes before the experience begins.

End point

Arrive at Gaby’s Restaurant, Mina 252, Downtown Puerto Vallarta, a few blocks from the Malecón and the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Your host, Chef Julio Castillón, will welcome you inside the restaurant. Please arrive 10 minutes before the experience begins.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.