We gather herbs and plants and use them in our gourmet buffets and in making medicines and learn to prepare traditional foods such as Tortillas,Tamales, Enchiladas and Chili Rellenos . We catch river shrimp and prepare Ceviches and explore the nutritional value of many foods who use has been lost or marginalized since contact. We discuss how migratory patterns over the past 20,000 years, and more recent influences of colonization affect plant use, cultivation techniques, food preparation and nutrition. Over sumptuous meals we review the scope of the disciplines of Ethnobotany with emphasis on links between indigenous cultures along the west coastal waters of North and South America and inland. Breakfast and Lunch are provided.
Dinners are available in wonderful local restaurants.
Delight your palate and your mind with the colors, flavors, sights and sounds while we undertake activities in the kitchen, on land and sea. Renew pleasure and happiness as you experience the delicious life in a nation by the sea. Afternoon excursions and food preparations and a delicious feast follow a siesta in hammocks or your visit to the beach in front of Casa Xipe Totec. Optional activities include therapeutic massage and bodywork, and boat trips and scuba diving. Send an application form .