Cocinar Mexicano, Christmas Feast

Celebrate a Christmas Feast by basking in the warmth of the kitchens and artisan homes of Tepoztlan, a hillside village in the foothills of the volcanoes of Mexico. On Cocinar Mexicano's weeklong gourmet experience, guests immerse themselves in a Christmas workshop that showcases the pre-Hispanic roots of Mexican cuisine. With the spirit of festivity and excitement in the air, enjoy the hands-on cooking classes with local village women, taking place in Cocinar's exquisite kitchen. Secrets of making tortillas, tamales, moles and pipian, as well as the chile-based sauces and appetizers for which the country is known, are revealed. In between cooking sessions enjoy excursions to the local pyramid, the art museums of nearby Cuernavaca, visits to the homes and studios of local artists and crafts people, and the traditional pageants, processions and piñatas that culminate on Christmas Eve with a candlelight home-cooked feast. Christmas Day brings a sensational banquet and celebration of all that embodies this special holiday season.