2- or 5-Night Standard Room Stay for Two with a Culinary Package at La Villa Bonita Mexican Culinary Hotel in Tepoztlán
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Culinary getaway an hour south of Mexico City includes cooking class and pyramid hike; airfare not included
What You Get
Stay for two in a standard room
- Option 1: $899 for a 2-night stay (up to $1,520 value)
- Option 2: $1,329 for a 5-night stay (up to a $2,420 value)
Included in all options:
- Cooking-class package for two, including a trip to the market to select ingredients, 3- to 4-hour traditional Mexican cooking session with Chef Ana, lunch with cocktails, and wine and beer service
- Round-trip airport transportation for two from Mexico City International Airport (MEX) airport
- Chef Ana’s daily big breakfast for two
- Welcome cocktails and snacks for two
Policies and Fees
Book by: 1/13/17
Travel by: 5/31/17
- Cancellation policy & fees: All cancellations subject to fee up to 50% of Groupon price.
- Taxes: 16% tax not included.
- Airfare not included.
Mountainside Mexican Culinary Retreat with Star Chef
As one of the founders of La Villa Bonita Mexican Culinary Hotel, chef Ana Garcia draws culinary inspiration from her great-grandmother, a marketplace butcher renowned locally for her spicy chorizo sausage. Ana has become a famous chef in her own right, appearing on the Food Network and a variety of morning news programs. Located an hour south of Mexico City in the Tepozteco highlands, her culinary retreat combines authentic Mexican cuisine with warm hospitality. She shares her in-depth knowledge of traditional dishes in an open-air teaching kitchen that Cooking Light magazine calls “an ideal spot for culinary enthusiasts.”
Hotel at a Glance: La Villa Bonita Mexican Culinary Hotel
La Villa Bonita is tucked high up near Tepozteco Mountain, a location that gives the hotel a feeling of pleasant seclusion. Its six intimate guest rooms look out on fragrant orchards and tranquil lily ponds, perfect spots to enjoy the welcome cocktails and snacks included in the culinary package. During your stay, Chef Ana will help you select farm-fresh ingredients before teaching you how to prep an authentic Mexican dish that you can taste test.
- Head to the market to select prime cuts of meat and artisanal cheeses, along with local spices that you’ll use in your cooking lesson.
- Get cooking: Chef Ana guides you as you make such traditional Mexican dishes as cochinita pibil, slow-roasted pork infused with citrus. Savor the fruits of your labor accompanied by craft cocktails for lunch.
- Hike to El Tepozteco pyramid to see the city from more than 7,000 feet above sea level. The structure was built to honor Tepoztecatl, the god of the Mexican alcoholic beverage called pulque.
- Outdoor pool surrounded by volcanic rock and tropical greenery
- Accolades and awards: Condé Nast Traveler picked the resort as a vacation spot for foodies, TripAdvisor has given it a Certificate of Excellence each year from 2012 through 2015, Vogue Magazine said in 2015 that “…this tiny cooking school is a dream for any traveler,” and the property was named by Fodor’s Travel as a top 10 “Mouth-Watering Culinary Tour Around the World” in 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? The best airport to fly in/out of is Mexico City International Airport (airport code: MEX). Round-trip transfers for two from Mexico City International Airport (MEX) are included with this deal. The property recommends arriving between 12 p.m–4 p.m. Arrivals after 4 p.m. may be subject to an additional fee (not included with Groupon). Departures should be scheduled after 12 p.m.
If the suggested arrival and departure times cannot be met, please contact the property before making a flight reservation to discuss transportation options. Transportation outside of the recommended arrival and departure times may be subject to an additional fee. For more information, please click here or call (866) 687-9933.
2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The standard occupancy of the standard room is two guests with a maximum occupancy of two guests.
3. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? Resort credits are not offered with this deal.
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Other Details
Room Details
Standard Room
- One king bed or two twin beds
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 2
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 3 p.m.
- Check out: 10 a.m.
- Parking: not available
- Rollaways: available at no extra charge
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
- Accessibility: handicap-accessible rooms are available upon request during booking.
- Room upgrades: not available.
Amenities
- Outdoor pool
- Professional open-air class kitchen
- Organic citrus orchard
- Vegetable garden
- Lily ponds and lush landscaping
Traveler's Tips
- A passport is required for all travel outside the United States.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
- Notify Chef Ana of any food allergies or dietary restrictions prior to your arrival.
Getting There
- Nearest airport: Mexico City International Airport (MEX; about 55 miles/90 km)
- Distance from Mexico City: about 50 miles (85 km)
- Shuttle service: round-trip shuttle for two from MEX included
Need To Know Info
- Promotional value expires Jan 13, 2017. Amount paid never expires.
- Must book by 1/13/17 or promotional value expires
- Must complete travel by 5/31/17
- Limit 1 per person, may buy 3 additional as gifts
- Limit 1 per visit
- Valid only for option purchased
- Reservation required, subject to availability; contact La Villa Bonita Mexican Culinary Hotel at (866) 687-9933 for specific availability
- All cancellations subject to fee up to 50% of Groupon price
- Must be 18+ to check in
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Must use promotional value in 1 visit
- Must present valid US or Canadian ID at check-in
- 16% tax not included.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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