September 18, 2025 · 5 min read
Essential Rarámuri Flavors Along the Chepe Route
A curated list of traditional dishes, ancestral drinks and immersive culinary workshops to enrich your Chepe Express journey.
Author: Lorena Quintero
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Ceremonial cuisine in the Sierra
Every Rarámuri community has its own take on pinole, tesgüino and hearty tamales made with local ingredients. Book workshops led by cooperative chefs to ensure fair compensation and respectful storytelling.
Where to taste them
Allow extra time around midday to join culinary demos and support community projects.
- Divisadero: tasting sessions at the artisan market and family-run kitchens.
- Bahuichivo/Cerocahui: vineyard cooking classes and boutique hotel pop-ups.
- Creel: chef-driven menus reimagining ancestral recipes.