Make your own Mayan Pepian - Cooking class

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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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English, Spanish
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Join us to create authentic Mayan Pepian! Dive into the rich culinary world of Guatemala and master this iconic dish. Experience traditional San Antonio Aguas Calientes flavors firsthand.

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

Experience Details

Pepian is one of Guatemala emblematic dishes, however on this cooking experience, you will learn how to make the Mayan San Antonio Aguas Calientes recipe: An explosion of flavors thanks to Mayan techniques. A unique experience you won’t see at any restaurant or cooking school.

Sample Menu

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Chicken Mayan Pepian
A thick soup made with endemic roasted ingredients and mayan cooking techniques, served with rice or corn tamales and a local natural beverage.

What You Get

Snacks
Pepian cooking class with a local,Side dish, Guatemalan Tortillas, 1 mayan beverage
Alcoholic beverages
We don't serve or sell alcoholic drinks

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Pepian is one of Guatemala emblematic dishes, however on this cooking experience you will learn how to make the Mayan San Antonio Aguas Calientes recipe: An explosion of flavors thanks to mayan techniques. A unique experience you won’t see at any restaurant or cooking school.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

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

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Meeting Point is at the central Park in front of the main church. Our guides have a Kukul Tales shirt and sign with your name.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Completely perfect cooking class!
April 06, 2025
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I am so glad my friends recommended this class!!! I loved everything we cooked, Maria explained everything so well, and on top of those obvious desires in a cooking class, to feel so welcomed into ...read more

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Learn About Mayan Cuisine
March 29, 2025
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Terrific fun! Learned so much of traditional Mayan cooking; hands on experience making tortillas, mole dessert; and enjoyed the tasty dinner!

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Great experience
March 28, 2025
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We had the most wonderful time learning to cook Tamales, Pepian, and Plantains with mole! María, Diego, and Monica were beyond welcoming and supportive. They answered all our questions and made us ...read more

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Unforgettable Experience!
March 06, 2025
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Walking into her home, we were greeted with warm and welcoming smiles from Maria and her brother, Diego. She gave us aprons and began instructing us on how to make her family tradition Pepián and M...read more

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I HIGHLY recommend doing a cooking class with Kukul Tales.
March 04, 2025
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I HIGHLY recommend doing a cooking class with Kukul Tales. We have done cooking classes all over the world – we find that it is a wonderful way to have a cultural experience and meet people at the ...read more

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