Cooking class and market tour/Pepian Workshop

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: B1 Experience

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–10 years) · Youth (11–13 years) · Adults (14–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Kitchen utensils
Included: All the ingredients for cooking
Included: Depending on the reservation time it can be lunch or dinner
Included: Recipe

Not included

Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour 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.

Stop 1

Pepian — Ceremonial dish declared cultural heritage of Guatemala, served in special events such as weddings and brotherhoods. · Tortillas — Corn tortillas made by hand · Guatemalan traditional dessert — This dessert is representative of the fusion between Spanish and Mayan gastronomies.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

El guia estará esperando por usted en correos de Antigua guatemala, usted observará al otro lado de la calle Pollo Campero.

End point

El guia estará esperando por usted en correos de Antigua guatemala, usted observará al otro lado de la calle Pollo Campero.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.