Culinary Adventure on the Sea of Cortez

Activity/Tour

We have designed SAVORING SONORA cooking school to provide you with both a unique and cultural experience in a fun, hands-on cooking environment.


Why are we "unique"? Because our kitchens are 80 feet from a beautiful ocean front bay and because our cooking focuses on both fresh seafood dishes and famous flavorful Sonoran cuisine.

Why will your experience be "culturally interesting"? Because we are going to introduce you to our local markets, fisherman, and "shrimp boats coming in".

OUR GOAL is to enhance your culinary skills with special emphasis on our world famous Guaymas Shrimp and Sonoran Beef. We will introduce you to fun ways to use and prepare zesty Sonoran style Mexican cuisine with the chilies and cheeses found only in Northern Mexico.


Our dishes are often best prepared while tasting Baja wines or sampling our secret blends of Tamarindo and Mango Margaritas.

Typical Day

Day 1

Debbie Burris will be your hostess in San Carlos. She and her staff will help you settle in. While getting acquainted, you will be able to relax and enjoy our special sunset margaritas. Dinner will be arranged oceanside.

Day 2


Today will start with poolside breakfast followed by an excursion into the heart of Guaymas, Sonora. We will be visiting the Guaymas market to obtain the fresh ingredients needed for Carne Asada and Salsa Verde. After returning to "home" we will prepare our own meals and enjoy them at water's edge.


Day 3

Day 3 is all about Sonora and the Sea of Cortez. We will begin with an optional hike up Tetakawi Hill to enjoy the view from the highest point in the bay (200 meters above sea level) or we can intercept local panga fisherman to buy the previous night's catch. The focus in the kitchen today will be on appetizers for our Margarita sunset cruise on San Carlos Bay.

If your energy level remains high after the cruise, we are likely to trek to one of the nearby beach cafes.

Day 4
Rise and shine for a morning of optional Snapper fishing (weather permitting). Whether we catch it or buy it off the dock, fish will be on our cooking menu.

Chef Paulino, Guaymas most famous chef, will join us to prepare a zesty Sonoran style meal.

Day 5
Enjoy your farewell oceanfront breakfast at Casa Bahia before we take you to the airport or send you on your way.