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Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes

About this experience

Without a doubt, learning how to make Guatemalan pepián and plantain mole will provide you with a unique culinary experience and will bring you closer to the rich gastronomic tradition of Guatemala. Guatemalan cuisine is known for its diversity of flavors, native ingredients, and traditional culinary techniques that have been passed down through generations.

At a glance

  • Duration: 7 hr
  • Private experience

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Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes
Pickup included

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Time on the tour7 hr
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Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • tickets
  • Lunch

Not included

  • $1.00

Itinerary and highlights

During the activity we will go to one of the Villages in Antigua Guatemala to learn the process of making one of the most delicious dishes of Guatemalan gastronomy, enter the kitchen of Doña Maria to cook alongside it, teach us to make the main dish: Pepian and a dessert of cocoa with fried banana called Mole.

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Meeting and pickup information

  • We start 5 minutes before starting the tour, our guide and pilot will pick you up at the accommodation or location you have selected

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Direct Adventure

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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 7 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We start 5 minutes before starting the tour, our guide and pilot will pick you up at the accommodation or location you have selected
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 7–14; Adult tickets: age 15+. 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
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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