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  Wow! What an all encompassing and well thought out experience. The knowledge that Rocio has is so extensive about the history of Mexico both pre Hispanic and colonial. She also… read more knows the relevance and interactivity between the history and the deeply diverse food culture of Mexico and specially Puebla. Importantly you obviously try a whole host of carefully selected and very very tasty typical Poblano dishes. But with her knowledge you truly understand the context and development of the dishes! Really fascinating. It’s my third time in Mexico and second time in Puebla, and I still was learning tonnes ! I could not recommend it enough!

  Roio is an outstanding host, guide and now friend. She has so much cultural, historical and culinary knowledge and is so generous with her time and insights. When I first… read more saw the price I balked, but this experience is well worth the price. I would never have found or tried the restaurants and dishes she offers on the tour. And, many of these places I went back and second and third time because the food was so outstanding. She stayed with me for almost an extra 2 hours to show me more of her beloved Puebla. This experience is outstanding.

  We had the best day with Rocio! She was so knowledgeable and a great story teller. We learned so much about the history of Puebla and tried so many different… read more delicious local foods. It was a wonderful walking tour and introduction to Puebla. I highly recommend this experience as a great way to see the city and eat some of the best food in town!

  I wasn’t expecting to learn so much history spanning continents and centuries.
Rocio is an absolute wealth of knowledge and comes extremely prepared. It is like a hands on… read more experiential classroom so would be fantastic for all world schooling families and anyone who loves learning or has a curious mind.
It is a long day but well paced and a must do for any foodie or history buff.
Rocio is an absolute pleasure and was wonderful to spend the day with.
Thank you Rocio for enriching my world.

  How to even capture fully what a wonderful experience this was? Rocio’s tour is an amazing introduction to Puebla and its incredibly rich food traditions. I could not have imagined… read more what I was in for! Not only is Rocio a dedicated Poblana with deep affection for her city, but she is also an incredible food historian whose knowledge about Mexican food and culture runs very deeply. A true wealth of knowledge! While food is at the heart of this experience, you will also learn so much more about Puebla’s history, the significance of a number of its sites, and more. It was such a pleasure, and I greatly enjoyed our conversation along the way.

Don’t think too hard about doing this––just do it, and do it early on during your visit to Puebla! (But do take her advice seriously and hold off on breakfast that morning––you will definitely want the room.)

  I wisely scheduled this tour for my first day in Puebla and it was a fantastic way to get to know a city that was brand new to me. Although… read more billed as a food tour, it is so much more! You will sample many wonderful foods, of course, but also gain a wealth of information about Mexican history, geography, and culture! Rocio’s breadth of knowledge and scholarship are unmatched. In addition, Rocio carries along a variety of visual aids to supplement her explanations. She’s like Mary Poppins with her bag of surprises (but I won’t share any spoilers so you’ll have to find out for yourself). As a solo traveler this was a wonderful way to spend the day and also enjoy the company of a delightful woman!

  Our day in Puebla with Rocio was fantastic! She took us on a historical and culinary journey, showing us Puebla’s most famous buildings and delicious cuisine.

Every… read more dish came with it’s own unique story. The whole experience felt as if we were in a delicious storybook! We wondered around the streets of Puebla and she explained the significance of the historical buildings providing us with a well rounded appreciation for Poblano culture and history.

We definitely recommend this experience. Rocio has an abundance of knowledge in regards to the history and foods of the region and she is incredibly warm, welcoming and enthusiastic.

  I don’t know where to begin describing this experience. Floating through Puebla as Rocio weaves the regions history into every bite you take is truly magical. The food is indeed… read more amazing, but I have to say that the stories behind the food nourished our minds as much as the food nourished our bellies. I can say this was as unique a day as I have had in a long time. Do yourself a favor and say yes to this. The history of Puebla is as deep as the flavors in the food we ate. Thank you so much Rocio, you are a treasure!

  I had high expectations for this tour given Rocio’s qualifications and the other reviews I read, but her tour exceeded them! Rocio is an expert in Poblano food and culture,… read more and she’s also really personable, hilarious, and a great listener. I learned so much and gained even more appreciation for this part of Mexico and its rich history…as well as the history of the entire world since cultural influences on this food are that wide-ranging (wow). The food we tried was wonderful and well-chosen. I’m vegetarian and ate very well 🙂

  This tour was an absolute delight! It transcended the typical food tour experience by seamlessly weaving together the rich history and vibrant culture of Puebla with each delicious dish we… read more sampled. Rocio’s passion for both food and history was truly infectious, making the experience both informative and engaging. Be prepared for a truly immersive experience, as this tour requires a significant time commitment and includes a generous amount of food. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to savor the authentic flavors of Puebla and delve deeper into its fascinating story.

  This tour was an absolute highlight of our vacation. In fact, this was one of our favorite guided tours on any vacation! Rocio provides exceptional historical, social, and religious context… read more to the regional food scene. She provides such a genuine excitement for her city, her country and, of course, for delicious poblano food! We ate extremely well, but more importantly, we appreciated her infectious energy and passion for gastronomy and for Puebla. We couldn’t recommend her tour enough!

  Rocio is a wonderful person and a guide. I learned so much about Puebla’s history and the history of the food here too. I felt very full up… read more after the range of food and drink we (Website hidden by Airbnb) well as having enough left overs to last for a few days!
If you are interested in finding out about Puebla’s food and drink as well as finding out about how it came to be developed, you won’t regret going on this tour.

  This was a very comprehensive and well thought out tour from a knowledgeable local expert. Rocio has a true passion for her city and kept me engaged with her… read more wonderful storytelling. The places we visited provided unique gastronomic delights which were closely linked to indigenous, Spanish and Arab influences. There’s lots to try, but there’s also the option to take some to go. Look forward to Rocio’s podcast, Pass the Chipotle, so I can further my appreciation for Puebla’s culinary heritage.

  Rocio is incredible! She’s thoughtful, down to earth, funny, and brilliant! Her tour will surely be a highlight of Puebla – already a town full of deliciousness and beauty,… read more as she will show you. My friend and I had so much fun learning about the history of Puebla and Mexico and beyond, all while eating amazing food and waking all over town. A must do while in Puebla! Thank you, Rocio!!

  Incredible and enriching experience. Rocio is a talented women who thoroughly entertained me throughout the tour. She kept me engaged with her knowledge of history and architecture and then to… read more top it off she incorporated flavors and origins of the local foods. This is not an average food tour. This is an all encompassing cultural lesson of mexico going back before the Aztecs. It’s everything you ever wanted to know about mexico and a full belly. I recommend this tour to anyone who has a love and interest in mexico.

  This tour goes above and beyond! When we booked our trip to Puebla we happened upon a culinary food tour hosted by Rocio Caravajal. We researched it and discovered that… read more Rocio had a podcast called “Pass the Chipotle” where she does in depth talks that combine anthropology,history and gastronomy. After listening to about a dozen podcasts we booked her food tour. My partner and I have a love of anthropology, history, Pre-Hispanic Meso America and also how agriculture and trading shaped Meso American culture into what it is today. If you think that the best way to understand another culture is through its food then this tour is for you and you must book this tour. Don’t think this tour is a boring academic lecture because nothing could be further from the truth; it is FUN!!! And the food she provides (all included with the cost ) is so amazing especially when you hear Rocio tell you about why she chooses the places that she does. Everything about Puebla is represented here from the tortillas, the Pulque, the Cemitas, the Tacos Arabes, the pan de aqua and of course the Molé and the Pipian. Rocio is a proud Poblano and wants to tell you all about Puebla; she’s utterly charming, full of humor and has strong opinions ( in a good way) In my opinion, you should book this tour on your first day in Puebla because Rocio explains everything about how Puebla came to be that it will give you a template for the rest of your trip of places you want to do a deeper dive. I cannot say enough about this gem of Puebla that is Rocio Carvajal. This tour is not for everyone; if you’re just here for partying and eating tacos book an amateur tour guide as they are plenty – but if you really want to understand the world view from the mouth of an erudite intellectual that can explain the intersectionality of history, anthropology and gastronomy then Rocio is the only guide you’ll ever need.

  Unforgettable opportunity to learn the history of Puebla through its food. Rocio told us about the origin of Puebla, its mole and chiles and corn and cemita. She took us… read more to places we never would’ve found on our own. The food was beyond good. Outstanding day.

  Rocio is very passionate and knowledgeable tour guide.

  Rocio is great! My party consisted of my husband of German descent, my uncle and cousin who are native poblanos, and myself. She made everyone feel welcome and even translated… read more in Spanish for my cousin and uncle when I could not find the words in my Spanish vocabulary.
Her restaurant selection is knowledgeable and her insight into the city even more amazing.
I have poblano roots but feel that this tour really made me connect to with them after 12 years,

  I enjoyed the amount of information I learned through Rocio’s tour. Every stop for food and drink was wisely selected and I loved each and every food. I was… read more impressed with the way Rocio intertwines the cultural and historical significance into each stop for food. If you want to experience Puebla’s rich cultural traditions on a fun tour with fascinating conversations with a hospitable and personable hostess, take this tour. She conducts her tours with so much personal enjoyment and cultural awareness that it’s absolutely infectious. There is so much pride in the gastronomy and culture and history in this city and Rocio truly is an incredible cultural ambassador par excellence.

  Rocio was very knowledgeable about Puebla, both its food and its history. She organized a tour that took us to beautiful churches, fascinating museums with lots of delicious food stops… read more along the way. A lot of walking, so be prepared for that, but it’s worth it to see what the city has to offer. I highly recommend this experience, you will feel truly acquainted with Puebla and won’t regret it.

  We had a great time learning more about Puebla, about how the city was established, and about all the different factors that contributed to the change in the food scene… read more over time. Both my partner, and I loved it.

  Rocio’s food and history tour went BEYOND our expectations.
She is incredibly knowledgeable, super engaging, prepared, fun, and kind. You can tell she is truly passionate about her endeavor,… read more and absolutely proud of her beautiful city and culture.
We sampled so many traditional dishes and visited many iconic places in the heart of Puebla. I loved the way she relates the evolution of the dishes to the history of Mexico, and my favorite parts were the mole interactive presentation, and the candy shop part.
I definitely recommend this experience, 100% without a doubt.
Muchas gracias, Rocío.
Nos encantó el tour y fue un gusto conocerte.

  This experience made my time in Puebla extra special. Rocio is a master storyteller and has a charming countenance and sense of humor to boot. I am not surprised that… read more she has a podcast. This tour was an excellent mix of historical gastronomy, Mexican/Spanish history, architecture, and religious history in Puebla. This tour is extraordinarily detailed and well thought out. Did I mention the incredible food we ate?! I only wish that I could hire Rocio full-time to follow me around Mexico for the next five weeks. Book this tour if you have the opportunity!

  Consider yourself blessed if you get the chance to spend part of your time in Puebla with Rocio. She crafts a masterful experience with her profound knowledge of Mexican history… read more and food culture. She conveys her knowledge and passion with such generosity and wisdom that I found myself wishing I could carry on our adventures with her the next day and beyond that. Rocio throws her whole self into making your time together a supreme pleasure. I have never had a better experience traveling than I did with Rocio in a city that deserves the recognition and renown she celebrates wonderfully. The next day I kept wishing I could ask her more questions and learn even more about her beloved city.

  Rocio Showed me a really great time in Puebla on her food tour. We ate so many different delicious food and she explained the cultural significance and historical background of… read more each dish. Rocio was so kind and pleasant and we had so much fun walking through the streets, I felt like I had a friend to explore the city with rather than a tour guide. I went home with so many treats and a wonderful understanding of the melting pot of cultures in Puebla. This trip exceeded my expectations, I expected to eat good food but I did not expect to leave the experience with a completely different outlook on Mexican cuisine. Thank you so much Rocio.

  Roció was amazing!! I’m a history buff and a foodie so it was the perfect combination of both. Even though I thought I was full the food was so delicious… read more that I just couldn’t pass anything up. I truly felt like I was hanging out a good friend and enjoying all that Puebla has to offer.

  Book this tour. Rocio is a wealth of knowledge for history, food, and culture. She has a story for everything and her personality is so vibrant that you’ll continue to… read more be engaged the entire time. She brings you to try food in locations you would never find on your own and everything was absolutely delicious. Book this and have fun!

  Rocio is amazing – she has a true passion for her city, is extremely knowledgable and was such a pleasure to spend the day with. If you’re visiting Puebla and… read more want a truly engaging, educational and delicious experience, definitely try to reserve a day with Rocio!

  If you’re hoping for an education on the gastronomy of Puebla, I would highly recommend this tour. Rocio gave us one of the best experiences and tours we’ve ever… read more taken. She truly was an expert and she cared deeply about both our understanding and experience of the food of Puebla. I really can’t say enough good things about Rocio and the experience that she will give you- I can only tell you to sign up and see for yourselves. You will be forever thankful, just as both my husband and I are, to have spent the day with someone so knowledgeable of the gastronomy of Puebla and so committed to sharing that information with others so that the world becomes a little more open to them. Thanks Rocio- we will never forget this experience. It truly was the highlight of our trip

  By far the the best tour we had in Puebla. Very authentic experience with an incredible story teller. Rocio made the history come to life all while enjoying amazing food.… read more Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  Super padre la experiencia , si quieres saber sobre puebla la experiencia es la correcta , aparte la chica muy atenta y cualquier duda te la resuelve. Gracias por todo!!

  Rocio was the best guide I have ever had! Engaging history perfectly blended with amazing food and drink. I would warmly recommend this to anyone, just make sure you have… read more enough room for all of the food!

  Rocio combined a deep knowledge of the rich history of Puebla (and Mexico more broadly) with an eye for fantastic local foods and treats. Rocio has a great storytelling style… read more and this made for a powerful combination I did not quite expect when I booked the tour. And, she was such a warm and gracious host throughout – a very enjoyable day spent with someone who knows and loves this beautiful city. I very much appreciated the small touches – providing water, wipes and hand sanitizer. Even a small bag to carry our takeaway things in. Nice attention to detail.

Come hungry! There is more food than we could eat and that was packaged up for the ride home. My only regret is that I wish we had allotted more time than we did – four hours goes by very quickly and Rocio seemed ready for more. We’ll just have to come back for more!

  Wonderful food experience with Rocio. She was so knowledgable and friendly. We sampled so many amazing food items we would have never discovered without her!

  I signed up for this tour to get an introduction to food and what I received was so much more. I knew I had made the right choice in tour… read more at the first stop with the breakfast foods made from indigenous ingredients and traditional recipes. It was the food/agricultural/cultural/religious and political information and context that went with every step of the tour that made the day such a worthwhile and entertaining day. In total, I think we made 8 or 9 stops and almost all included several different items to taste. I came home with enough food for another two delicious meals. I’m going to tell all my friends that come to Mexico that is is a “must do” activity in Puebla.

  Rocio’s tour is fascinating, including historical and sociological details about the area — and Mesoamerica in general –that you’re unlikely to encounter elsewhere. The tour covers a lot of ground… read more over five hours, with a vast quantity of food, so wear good walking shoes and arrive hungry

  A very educational and and fascination tour of Puebla! Lots of great history about the area and a very thoughtful and well-curated selection of food stops. Highly recommend as a… read more fun way to spend a day and get acquainted with Puebla.

  We loved this experience. As visitors to a new city, it’s always wonderful to have an expert at hand to help you explore and show you the best spots. Not… read more only was this experience about the best local food, Rocio is also an expert on the history of Puebla and Mexico. She is extremely passionate about Mexican food and sharing it with others. Would 100% recommend doing this experience when you come to Puebla.

  Rocio was terrific. First of all thank you for your patience because we were late! Rocio’s knowledge of Mexican history is second to none. Be prepared to EAT because every… read more stop will include great tasting foods native to Puebla! I think I ate more that day than I have ever eaten. I love the molotes, huitlacoche, pulque, cemitas, mole, Maria’s tacos, and the list continues! Oh and the sweets!!!

Take this tour, you will not be disappointed!