About this experience
If you’re looking for a full day trip that will deepen your knowledge of Guatemala and expose you to interacting with local communities off-the-beaten-path, this is for you. The activities take place in the community of San Miguel Escobar on the outskirts of Antigua (20 or 30 minutes), where the coffee-growing families welcome you into their homes to start the experience in a rural Guatemalan kitchen to learn to cook Guatemalan traditional dishes: Pepian, plantain mole, and tortillas on a wood-burning stove.
After lunch, a coffee farmer will lead you through their fields, explain the work behind cultivating coffee, walk you through each processing step from bean to brew, and finish the tour by joining you for a coffee in their home. Along the way, you’ll learn more than just the process behind coffee-you’ll have authentic and transparent conversations with small-scale producers and their families.
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
What is included
- English and Spanish translator
- Kitchen tools
- Aprons in use
- Recipes
- Lunch
- Traditional Guatemalan cookie called champurrada.
- Public transportation
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary and highlights
Your Antigua day trip is conducted by coffee-producing families in the community of San Miguel Escobar. It celebrates the heart of Guatemala and will allow you to immerse and connect with local communities. Start by learning to cook Guatemala’s traditional dish, Pepián the traditional way with a local family. After cooking and tasting this Guatemalan delicacy, explore the fields of a coffee farm, learn the process behind coffee, have meaningful conversations with the producers, and end the day with a freshly roasted and ground cup of coffee at their home.
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Meeting and pickup information
- Shuttle pickup location: At La Ermita de Santa Lucía church located on the west side of Antigua at the corner of Calle del Espíritu Santo and Calzada Santa Lucia. The entire experience (from pick up to drop off at Ermita de Santa Lucía Catholic Church in Antigua) lasts approximately 7 hours.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- De La Gente - Private Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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