3 Cooking Classes in Guatemala Weighed Up

1.Lake Atitlan Maya Kitchen: 3-Hour Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $70Our pick

Learn Mayan and Spanish-influenced cooking in Santa Cruz La Laguna, then enjoy a three-course lunch overlooking Lake Atitlan.

“Het was een hele leuke activiteit om kennis te maken met de Guatemalteekse en Mayakeuken. Hierbij kregen we ook wat meer informatie over hun cultuur. De zoon was Engelse Gids en hij heeft ons veel verteld. Er werd één gerecht gemaakt wat heel erg lekker smaakte!”

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2.Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $75Top rated

Cook Pepián or Jocón with a Guatemalan family, grind spices on stone, visit a market, and learn Mayan kitchen traditions in Antigua.

“Really nice ! The market was awesome, the people were great ! Tried Rosa de Jamaica and absolutely loved it. The food was good ! Overall great !”

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3.El Paredón: Traditional Cooking Class with a Local Family

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 1h 30m · from $58Best value

Cook tortillas, empanadas, and salad with Aura and Adelso’s family in El Paredón, Guatemala, for a personal taste of local life.

“Incredible experience. Such a lovely class and family. It’s a must in town!”

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