Insects have been part of the daily diet of ancient cultures in Mexico. Experience the flavors, colors, and aromas of the Mexican Pre-Hispanic cuisine and submerge yourself in Mexico’s customs and traditions.The ingredients used in Pre-Hispanic Mexico gave rise to today’s Mexican cuisine which is composed of corn, beans, chiles, tomatoes, and insects!This unique gourmet cuisine is considered one of the best in the world and could be as expensive as caviar, you will find out why the insect’s cuisine is becoming so popular.Your guide will explain the value and importance of entomophagy in Pre-Hispanic dishes and you will enjoy unique and eccentric dishes prepared by Mexican chef Octavio Santiago. You will taste chapulines (grasshoppers), escamoles, known as the Mexican caviar, Chicatanas ants, and Maguey worms which combined with other delicious ingredients give life to this superb cuisine.You will also visit a handicraft market and enjoy a drink by the sea at Puerto Santo restaurant
