Market and Mayan Cooking Class



Dive into Guatemala's rich culinary heritage with our Market and Mayan Cooking Class. Savor the fusion of Spanish and Mayan flavors as you learn to create Pepian, Hilachas, and Jocon dishes.
Experience Details
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.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
- Minimum age is 17 years
- Dress code is formal
What You’ll Experience
Meeting & Pickup
Hotel Casa Santo Domingo, 3A Calle Oriente No 28A, Antigua, Guatemala, GT, 03001
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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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