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15 Workshops & Classes in Los Cabos Worth Booking Ahead

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A Cabo week has fewer free mornings than it looks. These 15 workshops & classes deserve one, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back to the beach.

Cabo San Lucas Mexican Cooking Class Experience and Local Markets - Cooking with a local chef
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Cabo San Lucas Mexican Cooking Class Experience and Local Markets

1.Cabo San Lucas Mexican Cooking Class Experience and Local Markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144Our pick

Meet at Mercabo Gourmet Street Food at 11 a.m. for a market visit and a 4.5-hour cooking class at a chef’s home. You’ll make tortillas, salsas and a main dish that changes by day, then share lunch with drinks. Instructors have included Carolina, Karina and Izzy; hotel transport is not included.

“Great class for any age. The owners are very friendly and easy to understand. The food we made was delicious.”

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La Paz World Class Snorkeling in Balandras Hidden Beaches - Boarding the catamaran at Pichilingue
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La Paz World Class Snorkeling in Balandras Hidden Beaches

2.La Paz World Class Snorkeling in Balandras Hidden Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 582 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $219

Ride from Cabo San Lucas to Pichilingue, then cruise by French catamaran toward Balandra’s bright shallows and rocky coves. Expect a full day with breakfast, lunch, an open bar, snorkeling gear, and kayaks. You may snorkel or relax on a beach, but swimming with sea lions is not permitted in June, July, or August, and the advertised sea lion encounter is not guaranteed.

“Smooth boat ride, good food and beverages. Wonderful service, and fun swimming. Lots of wild life- seals, dolphins, and pelicans..”

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Authentic Mexican Legacy Cooking Class in Cabo San Lucas - Dinner is part of the value
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Authentic Mexican Legacy Cooking Class in Cabo San Lucas

3.Authentic Mexican Legacy Cooking Class in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

At Metate Cabo in El Tezal, a chef-led, three-hour evening starts with a garden tour and Mexican ingredient tips, then moves to a cocktail and shared food preparation. You may press tortillas, assemble empanadas, or help with ceviche, depending on the menu. Chefs including Roberto and Su have led sessions. Dinner and dessert are included, and the class is limited to 10 people.

“Wonderful experience with a great atmosphere. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a memorable date date.”

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Los Cabos Surf Lesson at Costa Azul - Reading the surf at Costa Azul
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Los Cabos Surf Lesson at Costa Azul

4.Los Cabos Surf Lesson at Costa Azul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47Best value

At Costa Azul, professional coaches such as Alan, Luis, Hugo, and Emilio teach beginners and experienced surfers in small groups, with one coach for every three participants. Expect step-by-step instruction, a foam board, rash guard or wetsuit, water, snacks, and optional hotel or cruise-terminal transport. Conditions can change, so check the season and pickup details before booking.

“Amazing, family friendly surf lessons. Sol, Alan, and Fernando were fantastic instructors. They were patient and personalized their support to the needs of everyone. Our 13 and 11 year olds will be lifelong surfers now.”

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San Jose del Cabo Cooking Class Experience and Local Markets - From market basket to kitchen work
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San Jose del Cabo Cooking Class Experience and Local Markets

5.San Jose del Cabo Cooking Class Experience and Local Markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $144

Meet Chef Francisco at San José del Cabo’s Municipal Market to choose fresh ingredients, then head to his kitchen for a hands-on class in tortillas, salsa, guacamole, and a weekday main dish. Water, soft drinks, a tequila tasting, and lunch are included. Choose a small-group or private class.

“Great experience! We started at a market learning facts about the food we would later be using in our dish. Then made our way to the restaurant to prepare a traditional Mexican soup. Our time was spent chopping vegetables and grinding spices while enjoying a delicious margarita made from hibiscus flower. Our host was very professional yet so personal to the entire group. Would highly recommend this activity. We have done many different types of activities in our travels, and this was a definite favorite.”

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Cabo San Lucas Taco Fiesta: Cooking, Dancing and Mixology Class - Mix Margaritas, Palomas and More
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Cabo San Lucas Taco Fiesta: Cooking, Dancing and Mixology Class

6.Cabo San Lucas Taco Fiesta: Cooking, Dancing and Mixology Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $143

At Mercabo Gourmet Street Food, host Karina leads a hands-on evening of salsa and guacamole making, fresh corn tortillas, Mexican cocktails and Latin dance. You’ll prepare up to five drinks, eat tacos made with your work, and learn about tequila. The three-hour class starts at 6 pm and ends at the meeting point.

“Lots of fun. A great experience. Jampacked with lots of great culinary and Mixologie experiences. Informative and energetic instructor.”

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Private Los Cabos Surf Lesson at Costa Azul - Coaching, group size, and safety
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Private Los Cabos Surf Lesson at Costa Azul

7.Private Los Cabos Surf Lesson at Costa Azul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

At Costa Azul, a private coach gives your group a step-by-step surf lesson suited to your experience level. Foam boards, rash guards or wetsuits, water, snacks, and optional hotel or port transport are included. Coaches such as Sol, Marcos, and Alan have led lessons here, though staffing can vary. Allow about two and a half hours, and bring a towel, swimwear, and sunscreen.

“Had lots of fun with our family of 5 catching larger waves than we anticipated! Thanks for a great experience, we will be back!”

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Fun Surf Lessons & Tacos - Spend more time in the water, or take a breather
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Fun Surf Lessons & Tacos

8.Fun Surf Lessons & Tacos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $180

Max K. of Good Trips Baja picks you up in Cabo for a private surf outing at a beginner-friendly beach chosen for the season. Expect a short lesson on the sand, about 1.5 hours of instruction in the water, extra time with the board, beach chairs and shade, and an optional taco lunch. Surfboards, wetsuits, snacks, water, and transport are included.

“SO FUN! Highly highly recommend. Max took us to a town about an hour away and it was so cool to escape Cabo for a little day trip. He was a great teacher and we both caught some great waves! Afterwards he brought us to a local taco place and it was one of my favorite meals to date! Can’t recommend enough, it’s a must!”

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Surf Lessons at Cerritos - A beach day for surfers and observers
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Surf Lessons at Cerritos

9.Surf Lessons at Cerritos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $70

Head from Cabo San Lucas to Cerritos Beach for a surf lesson with a professional instructor, foam board and rash guard or wetsuit provided. Groups are capped at 15, with one coach for every three people. The drive follows the Pacific and mountains, and the day includes Mexican lunch, optional hotel pickup and a shaded beach setup for non-surfers.

“It was so fun! Myself, my older brother, younger sister, and dad basically got a private lesson. The 3 surf instructors helped us catch waves and were great at guiding us through smaller to larger waves. I wasn’t expecting to be able to stand that quickly — or at all — during my first lesson. They met all four of us at the level we were at and adjusted their coaching to meet our skill levels.”

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Cabo San Lucas Cooking Classes by Chef Ari - From prep board to shared meal
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Cabo San Lucas Cooking Classes by Chef Ari

10.Cabo San Lucas Cooking Classes by Chef Ari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Join Chef Ari for an English-language, roughly three-hour cooking class in her Cabo San Lucas home, with Pacific views and a hands-on menu shaped around your preferences. Make a starter and main such as tortillas, ceviche, enchiladas or fish tacos, then eat what you cook. Margaritas are available for an extra fee.

“Ari & her team were amazing! We felt like pros in every way! Ari connected with us ahead of time to get an idea of what we were expecting and our limitations. We were greeted with a fun, positive, uplifting energy…..”

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Cabo San Lucas Mezcal Tasting and Cocktail Class - Making a cocktail behind the bar
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Cabo San Lucas Mezcal Tasting and Cocktail Class

11.Cabo San Lucas Mezcal Tasting and Cocktail Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

At Vas Que Vuelas Mezcalería in downtown Cabo, a guide such as David introduces mezcal production and agave varieties, leads a tasting, then helps you make a mezcal cocktail. The 90-minute class is in English and includes alcoholic drinks. Tasting counts vary in the tour details, so confirm the lineup when booking.

“This was a nice and private activity inside a quaint mexician bar. The making of mezcal is so interesting and insightful. Then to add a special touch, a guest in our party was able to make a mezcal cocktail. Round of applause to the two gentlemen that taught the class!! We definitely enjoyed this class.”

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Private Surf lessons at Cerritos - Is $100 per person good value?
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Private Surf lessons at Cerritos

12.Private Surf lessons at Cerritos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $100

Head from Cabo San Lucas to Baja’s Cerritos beach for a private surf lesson with a coach, board, rash guard or wetsuit, and lunch included. The drive takes you along the Pacific and mountain views, while the lesson suits beginners and experienced surfers. Pickup is offered, but summer lessons may move to Costa Azul, so confirm the beach for your date.

“They did a great job - Wish we could have surfed longer. The Cerritos beach was beautiful. Truly an underrated area/beach!”

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Surf Lessons in CABO with Mexico Surf Champ! - Costa Azul underfoot: pack water shoes
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Surf Lessons in CABO with Mexico Surf Champ!

13.Surf Lessons in CABO with Mexico Surf Champ!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

At Costa Azul in San José del Cabo, Catman Surf School offers a private, roughly two-hour lesson with national surf champion Sergio Reyes-Hernandez or another instructor from his team. Expect coaching on technique, ocean safety, tides, swells, and surf etiquette, plus a soft-top board, leash, and shade umbrella. Bring water shoes: the shore can be rocky.

“So so good he was the best teacher and super kind and paddled us out and helpful would recommend to any beginners but had such a good eye for the waves good for advanced too knows the best spots”

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Half Day Surf Lesson in Costa Azul - Learning on a soft board, with a coach close by
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Half Day Surf Lesson in Costa Azul

14.Half Day Surf Lesson in Costa Azul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $115

Spend three hours learning to surf in Costa Azul, Baja California Sur, with bilingual instructors and soft boards suited to beginners and intermediates. Hotel pickup, rash guards or wetsuits, snacks, and a shaded beach camp are included. One coach is assigned for every three surfers, and companions can book a beach-side spot to watch.

“High tide was fabulous. They exceeded our expectations with the surfing instructions. Very hands on and we’re not satisfied themselves until all in our group were able to stand up on the surfing board”

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Tamales or chiles rellenos cooking class,tequila & Mezcal tasting - Starting with guacamole and roasted salsa
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Tamales or chiles rellenos cooking class,tequila & Mezcal tasting

15.Tamales or chiles rellenos cooking class,tequila & Mezcal tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

In central San José del Cabo, chefs Karla or Oscar guide a small group through Mexican staples such as guacamole, roasted salsa and tamales or chiles rellenos. The roughly two-hour class includes drinks, a meal made from the food you prepare, and a chance to see Alma de Mexico’s art gallery.

“Chef Oscar was so great! His class was really fun ! We made delicious tamales, salsa & guacamole. I would recommend the class to cooks of all experience levels.”

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