local walking food tour Inlakech Playa del Carmen

This local walking food tour in Playa del Carmen is a three-hour stroll (180 minutes) through the streets of the town, with six stops at local restaurants and food businesses. The operator pitches it as a way to eat typical Mexican food away from the tourist traps, while seeing street art along the way.

The route follows six tastings, each listed at about 30 minutes. It opens with fresh seasonal fruit, a first taste of sweet freshness. Next comes mole, described as a handmade sauce made from a mix of dried chilies, spices, chocolate and other ingredients, which can be used in many dishes.

The third stop is quesadillas, a tortilla folded with cheese, which the itinerary says gains plenty of flavor when paired with a spicy sauce. Then come the tacos: you try different types such as carnitas, suadero, pastor and steak, among others.

The fifth tasting is the tamal, one of the most storied dishes in Mexico, dating back to pre-Hispanic cultures. The description notes that it is a cornmeal pastry commonly filled with chicken or pork and bathed in sauce or mole. To finish, dessert, which depending on the season and availability is a snow palette (a frozen treat) in different flavors.

The tour is for travelers who like to eat and walk. It requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness, and it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers or people with poor cardiovascular health. Public transportation options are available nearby.

Lunch is included, as the inclusions list shows, but alcoholic beverages are not. The listing does not give a meeting point, so check your booking confirmation. If you have dietary restrictions, contact the operator before the tour, since the listing says nothing about them.