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You will learn how to make tortillas and tamales from scratch in a real Mayan kitchen. Take advantage of the experience to ask lots of questions about how the Mayans live, work, and raise their families while you are preparing your lunch. The Mayans are proud of their culture and happy to share their stories. Bring your cell phone or camera and take videos so you can share your new culinary skills with friends and family when you get home. 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