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Cooking Class With Local Family

Location Antigua, Central Highlands, Guatemala
$84
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Join a local family in a traditional village near Antigua and learn how to prepare authentic Guatemalan dishes using age-old techniques and locally sourced ingredients.

Grind corn, seeds, and spices by hand using the ancient pedernal stone.
Learn traditional Mayan cooking techniques and use heritage utensils.
Enjoy dishes like Pepián, Jocón, Kak'ik, or a vegetarian option.
Take the recipes and skills home to recreate the flavors yourself.
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Cooking Class With Local Family
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

  • All Ingredients in Recepy
  • Local Tour Guide
  • Entrance fee
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting point
Our office is located near to the famous Yellow Arch of Santa Catalina, when coming from main square over 5th avenue, facing the arch, before passing under it, turn right and walk to the next corner and you'll find the meeting point on your left. The door, has several signs. Our office is number 8.
Return details
Our office is located near to the famous Yellow Arch of Santa Catalina, when coming from main square over 5th avenue, facing the arch, before passing under it, turn right and walk to the next corner and you'll find the meeting point on your left. The door, has several signs. Our office is number 8.

Be ready to grind by hand using 4,000 year old grinding stone technique, just as the Maya did! You'll personally crush corn, seeds, and spices, experiencing a living tradition that local communities continue to preserve today.

Mayan heritage is deeply rooted in Guatemalan gastronomy, and there's no better way to discover it than by joining a local family. We work with more than 10 families, each sharing their culinary traditions and knowledge through authentic ingredients and techniques.

Together with your host, you'll prepare and enjoy traditional Guatemalan dishes such as Pepián, Jocón, Kak'ik, or vegetarian options. Recipes and ingredients may vary depending on the region and the family hosting you.

You'll learn techniques and recipes that can be recreated in your own kitchen back home. Once you've mastered them, don't forget to send us pictures of your culinary creations!

Important: Please let us know about any dietary restrictions or food allergies in advance so we can communicate them to your host family and make the necessary arrangements.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Cooking Class With Local Family

    Location Antigua, Central Highlands, Guatemala
    $84
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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