Make Your Own Guatemalan Candies on a Hands-On Workshop

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What You’ll Experience
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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English, Spanish
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Join a unique workshop to create traditional Guatemalan candies. Experience history through sweet traditions with local experts. Taste, make, and connect with culture in this delicious journey.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This experience isn’t just about making candy; it’s a journey into the heart of Guatemalan culture. Guided by local cooks whose families have kept these sweet traditions alive for generations, you’ll gain insight into an art form rooted in history. Combining a tasting session, storytelling, and hands-on candy-making ensures an experience as enriching as it is delicious. Whether with kids or just curious about local traditions, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to connect with Guatemala’s vibrant culture in the sweetest way possible!

What You Get

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Round trip with local Tuc Tuc
2 Traditional candies alongside a local cook (Mazapan fruits and white coconut candy)
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Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Step into the sweet world of Guatemalan traditions! Begin your adventure with a delightful tasting of traditional sweets as our expert shares the secrets behind their ingredients, preparation, and cultural significance. Then, roll up your sleeves for an interactive workshop where you’ll create two iconic treats: Fruit Marzipan and White Coconut Candy. Guided by a skilled traditional cook, whose family has passed down this art for generations, you’ll learn firsthand the techniques that make these sweets so special. Perfect for families, this hands-on experience is fun, flavorful, and unforgettable! This activity is perfect for families with kids.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Parque Central de Antigua Guatemala, 4 Avenida Norte, Antigua Guatemala Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, GT

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You will meet our guide in the Central Park of Antigua Guatemala, in front of the Cathedral. Our guide will be wearing a black T-shirt so you can identify her/him.
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This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

from  $182.20 
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Central Standard Time.
All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
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Earliest available date: May 21, 2025
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All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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