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Mystical Cooking Class Ancestral Recipes Near Antigua

About this experience

Participants are welcomed to their village in Chirijuyú, just 15 minutes from Antigua Guatemala, where we cook together using family recipes handed down for generations. Each dish is prepared from scratch with fresh ingredients and traditional techniques, including the use of clay pot and handmade tortillas.

We only work with small groups of up to 12 people to offer a more personalized, closer and authentic experience.

We also offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with prior notice.

The recipes are written in Spanish, English or French to help you understand the stages.

The atmosphere is intimate, warm and familiar, ideal for travelers seeking a genuine cultural experience outside of mass tourism.

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr
  • Private experience

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Guatemalan cooking workshop

Plan your experience

Time on the tour4 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

What is included

  • Private transfer included from Antigua. Travellers looking for more local folklore can choose to experience the traditional Chicken Bus adventure alongside the guide
  • You'll eat what you cook in the workshop. It will be adapted as lunch or dinner according to the schedule you choose for your reservation.

Not included

  • Tips

Itinerary and highlights

"You will learn the secrets of ancient Guatemalan cuisine in an intimate, exclusive and mystical experience. We will put on the apron in a familiar atmosphere to elaborate step by step the emblematic Quichón, a recipe inherited from generation to generation that stands out for its mystical ancestral sauce. You will live the full culinary experience: you will grind the corn into traditional stone and pat your own tortillas to cook in the comal in the moment. We will share the table to enjoy this traditional feast together, which we will complement with the warmth of our Soldadito soup and the authentic taste of homemade tickers.

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Meeting and pickup information

  • The place is located in front of The Fisherman's House
  • Thank you for your reservation in Utum! We will contact you very soon to coordinate the schedule and exact meeting point in Antigua Guatemala for your transportation. Please share with us shortly if you have any allergies or food restrictions. See you soon!

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Utum

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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 4 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Thank you for your reservation in Utum! We will contact you very soon to coordinate the schedule and exact meeting point in Antigua Guatemala for your transportation. Please share with us shortly if you have any allergies or food restrictions. See you soon!
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 13+. 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
All areas and surfaces 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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