Tourism Antigua Guatemala

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Market and Mayan Cooking Class

Buying in the marketAntigua Market

About this experience

Enjoy and experience the Mayan cuisine!

Participate in this cooking class and learn to prepare some of the favorite dishes of Guatemala that were declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Nation by the Ministry of Culture and Sports in 2007. Enjoy the unique aromas and flavors of the typical guatemalaln dishes. Learn about the interesting mix of traditional Spanish and Mayan local influences in the country's cuisine. 

Pepian: this guatemalan dish varies from green to light or dark red colors, and it can be accompanied by beef, pork or chicken. Pepian is a typical dish from the departamnet of Chimaltenango. 

Hilachas: is a typical dish from the departament of Baja Verapaz, which is one of the most popular dishes througout Guatemala .

Jocon: is a representative dish from Huehuetenango wich is served in most towns of the country.

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Delicious Mayan Cooking Class and shopping in the colorfull Market
Pickup included

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Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Before you go

  • Minimum age is 17 years

What is included

  • Tour guide
  • Local chef
  • Nautral drink
  • Dessert
  • Wifi
  • All the ingredients
  • round trip transportation
  • Recipe
  • Typical dish

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • we pick up from any hotel in La Antigua

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • MB Guatemaya Travel

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of 3 people per booking is required
  • Minimum age is 17 years

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

What are the pickup arrangements?
we pick up from any hotel in La Antigua
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 8–13; Youth tickets: age 14–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 61+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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