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Offered languages
- English
- Spanish
What makes this activity stand out
Authentic setting – You cook in the kitchen of a real Guatemalan family, not in a commercial cooking studio.
Full cultural immersion – From a colorful chicken bus ride to visiting Antigua’s market, you experience daily life like a local.
Hands-on cooking – Guests actively prepare Pepián, handmade tortillas, rice, and the traditional mole dessert.
Family connection – Sharing a meal with the hosts creates a warm, memorable cultural exchange.
All-in-one experience – Combines a market tour, fruit tasting, cooking class, dessert making, and local transport in one.
Unforgettable memories – Learn recipes, take photos, and bring home flavors and stories from Guatemala.
Example Menu
Main
Pepian
Ceremonial dish declared cultural heritage of Guatemala, served in special events such as weddings and brotherhoods.
Starter
Tortillas
Corn tortillas made by hand
Dessert
Guatemalan traditional dessert
This dessert is representative of the fusion between Spanish and Mayan gastronomies.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
El guia estará esperando por usted en correos de Antigua guatemala, usted observará al otro lado de la calle Pollo Campero.
What to expect
Discover Guatemala through its flavors in this hands-on cultural and culinary adventure. We’ll start with a guided visit to Antigua’s vibrant market, exploring colorful stalls, learning about local ingredients, and enjoying a fresh fruit tasting. Then, we’ll head by vehicle or the colorful chicken bus to the welcoming community of San Miguel Escobar.
There, a local family will invite you into their home to cook:
Pepián – Guatemala’s signature stew.
Handmade tortillas and rice as side dishes.
Traditional mole – a sweet-and-savory dessert you will prepare yourself.
Finally, sit down with your hosts to enjoy the dishes you created, share stories, and take memorable photos. This experience is authentic, interactive, and delicious — the perfect way to connect with Guatemalan culture while learning its traditional cuisine.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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